Penny Czechia Seeks Growth With €112m Investment In 2026

The company intends to open nearly 24 new stores, extensively modernise its existing network, and upgrade its logistics facilities, ESM Magazine reports.

In 2025, Penny invested nearly CZK 2.5 billion (€100 million), opening nine new stores, modernising 20, and rebuilding or expanding four others.

Most of these funds were directed towards expanding its sales network, which now comprises 439 stores – the densest food retail network in Czechia.

A major milestone was Penny’s new logistics centre in Smiřice, near Hradec Králové.

This project cost over CZK 1.2 billion (€48 million), significantly boosting logistics capabilities and supporting future network development.

The 2026 investment plan will see approximately 83% of funds allocated to store development.

Expanding Logistics Capacities

Furthermore, over CZK 400 million (€16 million) will be invested in expanding Penny’s logistics capacity, particularly a significant expansion of the Lipník logistics centre.

Strengthening this distribution infrastructure is considered crucial for sustaining high growth rates and efficiently supplying all regions.

Markéta Smutná, Penny’s corporate communications manager, stated, “Our long-term strategy is to be as close to our customers as possible.

“The growth in the number of stores is important to us, as is the quality of the assortment, availability, and efficient supply.

“That is why we are investing in modern stores, logistics and technologies in the long term, which allow us to grow dynamically and sustainably.”