Then This From Buzz NR . Yah Baby. All Tied In . Acquisition and Store Expansion Strategy
Super Smart is still involved in active discussions with three additional smart shop owners in the Netherlands. While all three of those discussions are still ongoing, Super Smart is waiting to see the impact of the Covid pandemic on their sales to help determine the appropriate price. We believe the current resurgence should contribute to more attractive valuations. Additionally, the company has begun discussions with industry veterans who share in our vision and together we are contemplating opening new stores instead of acquiring existing ones. Vacancies are climbing across the country while rents are dropping in best of breed retail locations. We have already started looking for strategic locations in high traffic areas in top cities and towns. Additionally, management now believes that given the pandemic, it makes more sense to begin an online platform sooner.