The company's purpose is to operate retail stores for the purpose of trading, purchasing and selling food and other daily consumer products, as well as luxury goods such as tobacco and beverages of all kinds. The company also aims to trade, import and export goods and food for retail stores. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, acquire and sell similar or related businesses, and generally conduct all business that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company. The company may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, enter into guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties, and acquire, manage, hold and sell trademarks and licenses.