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DMO Retail Chain Joins Gruppo VéGé in Italian Drugstore Market

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 21
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What happened

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Starting January 1, 2027, Caddy’s, the personal-care and beauty retail chain owned by DMO, will officially join the multi-brand cooperative Gruppo VéGé. This strategic alliance aims to establish a robust national drugstore hub. DMO brings 302 directly owned stores and a 2025 turnover exceeding €300 million to the partnership.

From esmmagazine.com

Why it matters

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The integration will boost Gruppo VéGé's national footprint, which currently encompasses 3,590 points of sale and a 2025 group turnover of €16.2 billion. The partnership contributes to Gruppo VéGé's goal of reaching a €20 billion turnover by 2030.

From esmmagazine.com

Who's involved

  • DMoOwner of Caddy’s, the retail chain joining the partnership
  • Giovanni ArenaLeader of Gruppo VéGé, the multi-brand cooperative
  • Giorgio SantambrogioA key participant in the strategic alliance

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Giorgio SantambrogioSpeculative

    Could see increased revenue as the strategic alliance integrates DMO's retail capacity into Gruppo VéGé

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