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Bim Birlesik Magazalar As

BİM Birleşik Mağazalar A.Ş., commonly known as BİM, is a leading Turkish discount retail chain specializing in basic food items, beverages, and consumer goods at competitive prices. Founded in 1995, it pioneered the hard-discount model in Turkey and has grown to become the company with the highest market share in the organized retail sector.

BİM operates with a focused product portfolio of around 900 items, emphasizing high-quality private label products. Its stores offer essentials such as meat, dairy, bakery items, beverages, snacks, fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, oils, cleaning supplies, cosmetics, and paper products, aligning with food, drinks, and beauty categories.

As of the end of 2024, BİM manages 12,089 stores in Turkey (12,376 including FILE stores), following the opening of 886 new stores (+51 FILE) that year. This extensive network underscores its dominance in the Turkish market, supported by efficient cost management and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

The company employs a consolidated workforce of 95,630, including store personnel, warehouse staff, and office workers, enabling seamless operations across its vast store network. Internationally, BİM has expanded to Morocco (789 stores) and Egypt (418 stores) by end-2024, totaling 13,583 stores globally, though its core strength remains in Turkey.

Headquartered in Istanbul, BİM continues steady growth, opening new stores and increasing turnover annually. Listed on the Istanbul Stock Exchange (BIMAS), it maintains strong financial performance and operational efficiency, making it an attractive partner for suppliers in FMCG sectors like food, beverages, and personal care.