Lithuania’s Marytė Retail Opens First Store in Šilutė

New Lithuanian discount retailer Marytė Retail opened its first store on 31 October in Šilutė, marking the start of operations for the planned grocery chain.

The 860-square-metre store is located at Pramonės Street 3A, in premises previously occupied by Mere. Marytė is positioning itself as a low-price retailer focused on everyday groceries and household products.

The company plans to invest up to €5 million in stores and infrastructure over the next three years and expects to create more than 200 jobs across Lithuania.

Its initial opening schedule was delayed by changes to building regulations and difficulties transferring premises from previous tenants. The retailer has also identified locations in Alytus, Panevėžys and Klaipėda, although their opening dates have not been confirmed.

The Šilutė opening is the first completed step in the company’s expansion plans, which had previously been limited to announcements and preparations.