Madrid / Buenos Aires – Grupo DIA has reported a solid acceleration in sales growth during the fourth quarter of 2025, confirming the effectiveness of its strategic turnaround and reinforcing its position as a leading proximity retailer in its core markets.
According to the company’s latest trading update, Grupo DIA closed the quarter with particularly strong performance in Spain, while Argentina continued to show encouraging signs of stabilization and recovery.
Spain Leads Growth and Expansion
In Spain, DIA reported gross sales under banner (GSUB) of €1.47 billion, representing a 10.1% increase year-over-year and like-for-like growth of 7.7%. The company also gained 20 basis points of market share, supported by strong customer response to its proximity-focused model.
Expansion remains a key driver of growth. During 2025, DIA opened 94 new stores in Spain, moving ahead of its original roadmap and strengthening its neighborhood footprint across the country.
These results confirm the success of the group’s strategic plan, “Growing Every Day”, which prioritizes proximity, value, and a customer-centric operating model.
Argentina Shows Operational Stability and Market Share Gains
In Argentina, DIA delivered GSUB of €348 million, with comparable volume sales up 2.7% versus the previous quarter. The business also achieved a 50 basis-point increase in market share year-over-year, reflecting improved execution and operational discipline in a challenging macroeconomic environment.
With more than 1,000 stores nationwide, DIA continues to position itself as a reference in proximity retail, prepared to benefit from a gradual recovery in consumer demand while maintaining financial discipline.
Positioned for Continued Outperformance in 2026
Commenting on the results, Martín Tolcachir, CEO of Grupo DIA, highlighted that the company has completed the first year of its strategic plan with results that validate both its business model and execution capabilities. He emphasized that expansion is progressing faster than initially planned, placing the group in a strong position to outperform sector growth in 2026.
Grupo DIA closed 2025 with total GSUB of €7.075 billion, representing 2.5% growth versus 2024, underscoring the resilience of its model and the strength of its franchise network.
As a strategic ally of the Hispanic Retail Chamber of Commerce, Grupo DIA’s progress reflects broader trends shaping modern food retail: proximity, efficiency, disciplined growth, and a deep connection with local consumers—key pillars for sustainable expansion in today’s competitive grocery landscape.
