The company's objective is to manage a retail business and trade in goods of all kinds, in particular food and beverage products, non-food and chemical products, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and household items. The Company may open branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as carry out all operations directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The Company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of third parties and provide guarantees for the liabilities of affiliated companies.