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Big Market Albania
Big Market is the leading supermarket chain in Albania, operating a extensive network of outlets across the country. Founded in 1993 by Vullnet Sinaj, the company has grown to become a dominant player in the grocery retail sector, headquartered in Tirana.
The chain manages 135 outlets, comprising 130 supermarkets and 5 hypermarkets, serving communities nationwide with a wide assortment of products. Its slogan, "Big Market, know what to choose", reflects its commitment to quality and customer choice. Big Market offers over 30,000 exclusive references, including major brands such as Maretti, Lays, Patos, Kinder, Milka, Snickers, Bounty, Barilla, Bioactive, Soft, Duel, Palmolive, and Nivea.
Focus areas include food, beverages, and beauty products, with dedicated categories for fresh produce, drinks, baby products, bio/dietary items, personal hygiene, and household essentials. The company stocks bio products for specific dietary needs and has developed its own private label brand "Big Market," featuring items like sugar, oils, and canned goods.
Big Market maintains rigorous quality standards, certified by HACCP, SGS ISO 9001:2000, BRC, and IFS. In 2016, it received the "Leader of quality products in the field of Albanian Supermarkets" award from the Tirana Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The chain also operates an e-commerce platform through Big Market Citypark, located at Autostrada Tirane-Durres, Km 12, City Park, enabling online shopping with home delivery.
With 20 shareholders and a strong emphasis on fair trade and customer safety, Big Market continues to prioritize product quality and supplier partnerships, making it an attractive partner for manufacturers in food, drinks, and beauty sectors.
Headquarters
Tiranë, Albania
Phone number
Facts and figures
100 to 249
Stores worldwide
Turnover
Global workforce