15. Qualified Staff specialised in the Daily Management of Freshest, Fresh and Dry Supplies.The O&F network continues to grow: in November 2008 the company inaugurates its York branch, while new openings for 2009 include new Deli Coffee in St.Albans and Cambridge.
16. Our History / 3 2009 – Acquisition of the Brand of Olio & Farina by Aurora S.r.L. Company of the Sogegross Group Aurora S.r.L. Operates in two different Business Channels under two Famous Brands: Esperya and Olio & Farina. Aurora S.r.L. Represents a Network of Quality Excellence (NQE) both in the E-Commerce and Retail channels. The Sogegross Group masterminds a long-term Investment Plan in order to become Market Leader in Europe in the Gourmet Food Sector by targeting both Retail and E-Commerce channels. As a medium-term objective, the company is planning to increase its presence in the main European Cities by establishing flagships stores to boost growth and further develop its existing network of company and franchise stores.
17. The Sogegross Group by Numbers 1970 Year of Establishment 612.9 Mio € Net consolidated Turnover 2008 2,302 Employees on 31/12/2008 110 Company Stores on 26/01/2009 99 Franchises on 26/01/2009 209 Total Stores on 26/01/2009 87,300 sqm Total Warehousing Space 3,400 sqm Total Office Space
20. Brand Portfolio / 1 Sogegross Cash & Carry Nationally established B2B format trading since the early 1970s. Now it counts 17 stores for 70,000 sqm Basko Chain of 50 Supermarkets and Superstores (500-3,000sqm) with over 1,200 employees nationwide. Ekom Discount Supermarket Format (300-1,500sqm) established in 1993. 80 stores of which 50 franchises.
21. Brand Portfolio / 2 Dorocentry Superette chain (200-1,000 sqm) predominantly in Franchising Esperya Fine Food Portal market leader in Italy Olio & Farina Fine Food Retail Chain operating in UK Ireland, France
22. Aurora S.r.L. Performances by Numbers July 2009 Year of Establishment 4 Countries Italy, United kingdom, Ireland and France 3 Mio € c.ca Sell out of the shops 31/12/2008 4,2 Mio € c.ca Budget 2010 Sell out Shops 9 Stores on 31/08/2009 44000 Web Customers on 31/12/2008 50 People involved in the Aurora Business. 1,500 sqm Warehousing Space 300 sqm Total Office Space
34. Café. The engine of the business, implies easy preparation (no chef required), seasonal rotation of dishes around the core Italian Deli offer and excellent value for the customer. Both on premises and take away.
35. Corporate, generated by business-to-business sales. After spending years in this field, Olio & Farina now has a strong know-how about this activity.