The sale and trade of goods intended for consumption; the operation of a grocery store as well as the import, export and trade of tobacco, newspapers, lottery tickets, food products and articles of various nature related to its purpose. Furthermore, it may carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all financial, commercial, movable or immovable operations directly or indirectly related to its social purpose and may be interested, in any form, in all similar enterprises, in particular by taking a participation in similar enterprises. The company may also establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad.