Approximately eighteen years since the actual dissolution. Association of Greek Supermarket Companies (SESME)the six largest networks in the industry decided to create Hellenic Supermarket Union (ESE). The various emergency measures taken during the pandemic and later punctuality measures such as the much discussed “shopping basket” and a rate of return ceiling, measures that met with a reaction from networks that, however, could not be expressed collectively.

ESE founding members are networks AB Vassilopoulos MAE, D. Masoutis SA, Hellinikes Hypergores Sklavenitis SAE, Lidl Hellas, METRO SA (My Market) And Five S.A. (Galaxy). All legal entities can be members of the EEC Supermarket on Greek territory with activities retail And wholesale trade in foodstuffs and consumer goods. Members are divided into permanent and associate, depending on the turnover of the company. According to “K”, networks with an annual turnover of more than 150 million euros will be able to become permanent members. These circuits also include ANEDIK Cretan, which, however, has not yet joined the WJE, which cannot be ruled out in the near future. Even very small supermarkets, even those with only two checkouts, can be affiliated members.

The President of the ESE is Mr. Aristotle PanteliadisHead of METRO AEBE, Vice President G. Masutishead of Masoutis, secretary Mr. K. MavroidisMember of the Board of Directors of Five SA, Treasurer Mr. Nikos Lavidas, Managing Director of AB Vassilopoulos and members of Mr. L. Papacosmasauthorized adviser to Sklavenitis, and Mr. Martin Brandenburger, CEO of Lidl Greece. Mr. Apostolos Petalaspreviously CEO of Fourlis Group.