Squirrel over Aldi – It was one of the retail chains I sent a letter to

“Yes, one of those letters was also written for this retail chain,” Skvernelis told a news station in an interview on Friday.

Asked about the probability that this commercial network will reach Lithuania, S. Skvernelis assured that it is possible and necessary to wait.

“Many people thought that you turned to an investor here and tomorrow they already have your bags packed. This process is long enough. Because they are studying both the market and the opportunities for expansion, and what are the business conditions, the tax environment, the need for employees and the possibilities to satisfy it, etc. That is what I think and I hope it is real, and if everyone would win with that, ”said S. Skvernelis.

However, according to Delfi’s sources, the prime minister’s invitation did not affect Aldi’s decision or was very small.

S. Skvernelis compared it to the arrival of Lidl: the new actor benefited the consumer.

“First of all, we have a certain range, perhaps specific, exclusive and different. There is also an opportunity for our producers to supply products to those networks and compete again. They would be more favorable conditions and prices for consumers, the consumer’s choice is constantly appearing, ”said the former prime minister.

According to him, the number of buyers in Lithuania is not growing; taking into account the demographic situation, the arrival of a new market participant will have to redistribute the capacity of the existing market: “This should really win the consumer.”

Delfi has already announced the arrival of the Aldi retail chain in Lithuania, and Verslo žinios was the first to write about it.

A source familiar with the situation, Delfi, said that indeed, Aldi’s intentions to enter the market are strong, looking for a warehouse and office, store locations in 5 major cities. It is true that the Delfi source doubted that the invitation sent by S. Skvernel contributed to this arrival; According to him, the influence, if it can be, is minimal.

The arrival of the retail chain is covered by a veil of secrecy: no official information is provided.

Previously, S. Skvernelis promised that a new retail chain would come to Lithuania, but it turned out that Rewe, already operating in Lithuania, was managing the Iki retail chain.