Hospitality Group Attacks Mercadona's Food Model
The Spanish hospitality industry is upset about Mercadona. Mercadona is selling ready-made food like a bar. This is seen as unfair competition for traditional businesses.
Mercadona, a large supermarket chain in Spain, is expanding its prepared food offerings. Industry leaders say this is unfair because supermarkets are trying to act like bars. This is a problem for many businesses. There are 300,000 establishments in the hospitality sector in Spain. The industry is worried about equal competition.
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Hospitality Industry Criticizes Mercadona
The Spanish hospitality industry is criticizing Mercadona's prepared food model.
Supermarkets Competing as Bars
Industry leaders say supermarkets trying to be bars is unfair.
Threat to Traditional Businesses
This impacts 300,000 bars and restaurants.
Concerns About Fair Competition
The move raises concerns about equal competition.
Mercadona Expanding Prepared Food
Mercadona is expanding its prepared food model.