retailer Panama, El Machetazo, plans to open four supermarkets at a cost of $ 40 million over the next two years. Two of the new stores would be located in Panama City, one in Coronado and one in Chiriqui. The Machetazo-group also composed of hardware and House Goly Govil uniform manufacturer, has had a growth so far this year, more than two figures is very consistent with the reality of the economy. "We are very pleased with that growth," said Elisa Gnazzo, Director of Corporate and Legal Affairs of the company. "We are making significant improvements in our selling points to offer quality products to our customers who have responded very well with our range of offerings," he added. The executive explained that in 2009 they planned the opening of a local chain in the center Metro shopping mall, which builds the Oak group and the other super would be to Coronado Village (Chame). By 2010, plans to open a supermarket in Chiriqui and another in Las Cumbres. The group currently has more than 3 000 employees and the new openings will create about 600 seats more. La Prensa, September 29, 2008