Conad is represented in all 20 regions of Italy with over 3300 retail stores in total, across all their brands. They hold a market share of over 15%. In addition to the grocery stores, there are also the distribution lines "Parafarmacia Conad" (pharmacies) with 185 locations, "PetStore Conad" (pet shops) with 140 locations, "Conad Self 24h" (petrol station stores) with 47 offices and "Ottico Conad" (opticians) with 22 offices, as of 2023. In 2023, their net profit was over 159 million euros. The chain employs over 77,800 people across its entire Italian network.
Conad launched their first hypermarket in Italy in 1990, under the name Pianeta Conad in Modena.
In 2019, Conad bought the 33 stores operated in Sicily by the brand Auchan, along with 50 pharmacies operated by Lillapois.
Since 2019, Conad has stopped the sale of eggs from caged hens. This action is a continuation of an initiative started in 2018 "to remove eggs from caged hens from Conad branded products".
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Conad also operates internationally, with stores in Albania, Kosovo, and San Marino. It formerly operated in China and Hong Kong.
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