[Edaily Reporter Han Jeon-jin ] GS Retail ( GS Retail(007070)) announced on the 7th that it has formulated and disclosed its “2026 Corporate Value Enhancement Plan,” which focuses on strengthening profitability and improving asset efficiency.

GS Retail has set a mid- to long-term management goal of achieving an operating profit of 380 billion won by 2028. This represents an increase of more than 30% compared to 2025. In addition, the company plans to improve asset efficiency by selling non-core investment stocks and funds and monetizing inefficient store assets.

To achieve these goals, the company has also detailed growth strategies for its three core businesses: the GS25 convenience store chain, the GS The Fresh supermarket chain, and GS Shop. GS25 will focus on expanding its fresh food sections, developing differentiated private-label products, and expanding its global operations, while GS The Fresh will pursue strategic store openings and strengthen its product lineup tailored to specific commercial districts. The home shopping division plans to build a profitability-focused business structure by expanding its exclusive product offerings and integrating TV, mobile, and social media platforms.

Company-wide, GS Retail will expand its AX (Artificial Intelligence Transformation) and data-driven management to improve the operational efficiency of its convenience stores and supermarkets, while also enhancing personalized services in its home shopping division.

GS Retail intends to use the cash secured through asset optimization for new investments and shareholder return policies, while also strengthening communication with shareholders by continuously sharing the progress and results of its corporate value enhancement plan with the market.

A GS Retail official stated, “This corporate value enhancement plan is a mid- to long-term strategy aimed at strengthening our core business competitiveness and creating sustainable corporate value,” adding, “We will balance improvements in profitability and capital efficiency and build market trust through a predictable shareholder return policy.”