The company's purpose is to operate retail businesses, in particular the sale and trade of food and goods of all kinds, as well as the provision of related services. It can establish agencies, branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, and in general, carry out any activity that is suitable to promote the purpose of the company, in particular also acquire, manage, encumber and dispose of participations, real estate and intellectual property rights. It can also provide financing for itself and third parties, as well as grant guarantees and other securities.