Blue Square - Israel Limited - BSI- Profile

Blue Square - Israel Limited. The Group's principal activity is the operation of chains of supermarkets, department stores and other retail chains in Israel. As on 31-Dec-2005, the Group operated with three supermarket brands. The Group's Brands include MEGA, SHEFA SHUK and SUPER CENTER. It currently operates in 168 stores under three well-defined formats: large MEGA stores for large shopping trips, medium-sized SuperCenters neighborhood stores that emphasize service, and hard-discount Shefa Shuk for the most price-conscious and Orthodox sectors. The Group's shares are traded on the Tel Aviv and the New York stock exchanges. In May 2005, the Group acquired Hamachsan Hamerkazi Kfar Hasha'ashuim Ltd. Operates chains of supermarkets, department stores and other retail chains in Israel