The company's purpose is the purchase, sale and marketing of various goods and consumer products, in particular food products, the purchase, sale and marketing of real estate and the design, sale and trade of all products, in particular furniture and decorative items. It may engage in any financial, movable or immovable activity, directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in all companies having a direct or indirect connection with its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties, if it serves its interests.