Gruppo Gabrielli reopens the historic supermarket in the centre of Tolentino under the Tigre Amico banner

Gruppo Gabrielli expands its presence in the Marche, its region of origin, with the opening of the supermarket on Via Pacifico Massi, in the centre of Tolentino (Mc), reopened under the Tigre Amico banner and now part of its franchise network.

The store has a long history: inaugurated in 1976 as a cooperative and transformed into a company more than thirty years ago, last 8 March it celebrated half a century in operation, during which it has supported the daily shopping of generations of people from Tolentino, always remaining true to its local-neighbourhood vocation and building a solid relationship of trust with its customers.

The store

The new Tigre Amico covers a surface area of approximately 350 sq m and retains the distinctive features that have characterised it over time. At the heart of the offering are the traditional butchery, with a staffed counter for cutting meat, and the deli counter, which continues the recipes and preparations of the local tradition. The range is completed by the fruit and vegetable, bread, cured meats and dairy departments, together with packaged and frozen products. A team of 9 people works at the store, including the two owners, who are present in the shop every day and have a long-established working relationship with most of their colleagues.

The comments

"This opening is particularly meaningful for us because it takes us to the heart of a Marche city with a strong identity and confirms the central role of franchising in the Group's development plans. In particular, we are struck to see two businesswomen take over from their parents the legacy of a store that has been part of the daily life of the people of Tolentino for half a century and choose to carry it forward with us. It is the same spirit with which Gruppo Gabrielli, throughout its history, has built and refined its offering, always starting with people. From the outset, an understanding has developed with Nico Silvestri, franchising sales director at Magazzini Gabrielli. This provides the best foundation for the journey ahead," he declares.

"We are the second generation running a store that has been the supermarket in the centre of Tolentino for fifty years, and we want it to continue to be so, together with a partner such as Gruppo Gabrielli, whose outlook is close to our own. Tigre Amico's local-neighbourhood format, combined with the Group's support and experience, enables us to operate with solidity and continuity, offering a tangible point of reference for the local area. Proximity to customers translates into a direct relationship attentive to their everyday needs, with the aim of guaranteeing a carefully curated and personalised shopping experience, while preserving the value of tradition through the quality of the butchery service and the authenticity of traditional cuisine," explain Roberta Santecchia and Romina Mogliani.

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.