Ametller Origen replaces Aldi as the business hub of Esplugues
On avenida dels Països Catalans in Esplugues de Llobregat, a commercial movement has disrupted the usual balance of the business district. For years, a German Aldi had been the benchmark for residents and workers in the area, but recently it closed its doors for good.
Without announcing details, Aldi left a void that was quickly filled. Ametller Origen, a well-known Catalan chain, has decided to take a strong step to establish itself in this highly competitive corporate environment.
Ametller Origen sets up in the business heart of Esplugues
💶 Surface area: more than 1,200 m²
🕐 Opening: date to be confirmed
🍽️ Offer: fresh products, prepared meals, sushi, and butcher’s shop
New commercial bet in a prime area
Ametller Origen has decided to locate itself in the space previously occupied by Aldi, a premises with more than 1,200 square meters on Avenida dels Països Catalans. This area stands out for its concentration of major companies and a very active business atmosphere, which fits with the brand’s strategy, aiming to attract office workers with its offer of fresh and practical products.
Next to Mercadona and big corporations
The new Ametller Origen store is located right next to a Mercadona, one of the giants in the distribution sector. Beyond that, companies such as Nestlé, Coca-Cola, Bioibérica, and Euromadi have a presence on the same avenue, making this area a key hub for the daily consumption of thousands of workers and residents.
Ametller’s strategic move to strengthen its network
Searches and growth in Barcelona and surroundings
The new supermarket in Esplugues is not an isolated case. Ametller Origen already has another establishment on Avenida Cornellà and has recently opened points of sale in the city of Barcelona and Sant Andreu de Llavaneres. The company plans to open about ten more this year, consolidating its growth in the province.
In-store sales set the pace
In 2025, the group invoiced 802 million euros, an 18% increase compared to the previous year. Approximately 90% of this turnover comes from in-store sales. In Catalonia and Andorra, the 147 stores – nearly 50 in the city of Barcelona – registered 713 million, a 19% increase, showing the strength of the model based on proximity and freshness.
A consolidated and projected business environment
Avenida dels Països Catalans, key for mobility and commerce
Esplugues has been established as a strategic entry point to Barcelona, with mobility that bets on intermodality. This avenue hosts multinational companies and major distributors, generating a constant flow of corporate consumers who value the convenience and quality offered by Ametller Origen.
A client profile that combines work and proximity
The offer of prepared meals, fresh sushi, and butcher and deli products responds to a customer who seeks speed without sacrificing quality. This fits with the chain’s philosophy, which aims to position itself as a benchmark in healthy and practical food in the metropolitan area.
The reality is that with this addition, Ametller Origen positions itself as a key player in the business district of Esplugues, taking over from Aldi and strengthening its presence in a market undergoing transformation.
