Conad is an Italian

Italy

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 retail stores brand which operates one of the largest supermarket chains in Italy. Created in 1962, Conad is a cooperative system of entrepreneurs, dealing in large-scale distribution. It is structured on three levels: entrepreneur members (owners of retail outlets), cooperatives (large shopping and distribution centers), and the national consortium (a service and market-oriented body for member companies).

As of 2005, Conad operates nearly 2,850 shops and employs almost 35,200 people.

External links

• Conad corporate website