The company's purpose is to operate and manage retail and other service businesses, primarily in the areas of food, fresh products, non-food and everyday essentials. It can also organize, direct and conduct training in its field of business. Furthermore, it can enter into any business that can achieve synergies with its main purpose. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct any business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for third-party account, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.