Action opens three new stores
action is a dutch chain of supermarkets that arrived in Spain in 2022 and today has almost a hundred stores in our country. Known for its discounts, the multinational has decided to continue its expansion in the Iberian Peninsula by opening three new storesthe last in Malagaafter arrival at Moron and Ciudad Real. The success is such that it is estimated that they receive 20 million customers every week in the 3,000 stores spread across 14 European countries and with more than 65,000 people working for the company.
This is Action, the discount chain
Action is seen as a rival to leading supermarkets in Spain such as Mercadona, Carrefour, Aldi or Lidl. Even so, it should be noted that the Dutch chain is a discount store for non-food products, although it has basic food items such as candy, coffee and seasonal products. However, yes It has a diversity of categories and articleswhere you can find products for less than 2 euros.
Besides, Action adds 150 new products to its assortment every weekwhich helps to elicit customer curiosity and thus gives them a new experience. Thus, you can find everything from pan sets to bath towels, fashion and accessories, appliances, stationery, cleaning and personal care, gifts and toys, garden and DIY materials, as well as a pet section.
How many stores are there in Spain
Action will continue its expansion in Spain with the intention of opening 20 new stores. Thus, after its first opening in Girona back in 2022, sLocations can be found at:
- Galicia: 3 stores.
- Asturias: 1 store.
- Cantabria: 1 store.
- Castilla y León: 2 stores.
- Navarra: 1 store.
- Aragon: 4 stores.
- Catalonia: 20 stores.
- Valencian Community: 16 stores.
- Murcia: 7 stores.
- Andalusia: 17 stores.
- Castilla-La Mancha: 5 stores.
- Extremadura: 1 store.
- Madrid: 11 stores.
Furthermore, Action has inaugurated its first logistics center, located in Illescas (Toledo), from where they will be able to supply up to 210 stores in Spain and Portugal.
How much does a worker at Action earn?
The expansion of Action in Spain opens the possibility of new job offers. But what is the salary of the Dutch chain? The French media Herloop reported the statements of an Action France worker, who spoke honestly about his salary: “I earn exactly 1,747 euros gross per month for a full-time position”.
In this context, what stands out most about Action is that it applies a uniform national salary network, so it doesn’t matter which country you work in, you will have the same salary. The only thing that varies the amount is the professional category in which you find yourself, therefore depending on the position and responsibility. So, Working at Action can mean a minimum salary of 1,198 to 2,757 euroswithout counting the possible complements, according to the aforementioned media.
