Strategic partnership Potential collaboration with FINIPER group and Arxax for smart refueling solutions at large-scale retail forecourts, aligning with Iper La grande i’s expansion and urban retail footprint.

Technology leverage Opportunity to upsell digital and grid-edge technologies leveraging Iper’s tech stack (iCIMS, Qlik, New Relic, Module Federation) to optimize supply chain, customer analytics, and store operations across the Lombardy network.

Product innovation Introduce LEAP-enabled refrigeration and energy-efficient equipment (as already piloted with Novum 610 LEAP-Freezers) to modernize stores, reduce operating costs, and appeal to sustainability-minded customers.

Regional expansion Capitalize on Iper’s history of metro-area urban format and new openings in Milan outskirts by offering scalable solutions for store modernization, omnichannel fulfillment, and localized assortments.

Sustainability messaging Position sustainability and food safety as differentiators to attract suppliers and brands emphasizing Italian quality, territorial focus, and training investments, unlocking co-marketing and joint promotions.