The operation of retail businesses, such as kiosks, stores or grocery stores, the import, export and sale of all products, in particular in the areas of groceries, tobacco, newspapers, games, lotteries, food, sandwiches, small catering or other food preparations as well as alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages; the company may establish branches and subsidiaries and may participate in other companies, both in Switzerland and abroad, and in general, carry out any activity directly or indirectly related to its purpose; the company may acquire, hold and dispose of real estate both in Switzerland and abroad; it may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial transactions as well as act as guarantor or surety for subsidiaries or third parties.