Mueller continues expanding in Mallorca: Artà in 2026, Can Picafort in early summer 2027

Mueller continues expanding in Mallorca: Two new locations, a look at the neighbourhood

At the weekly market in Artà, between orange stalls and the scent of freshly baked pa amb oli, you can feel a small excitement: a new Mueller is coming to the neighbourhood. On 5 November 2026 a store of around 1,400 square metres of sales space on two floors is scheduled to open. Further north, in Can Picafort, construction work has already begun – the opening is planned for 24 June 2027. For people who live and work here, that means: more choice close to home, and for holidaymakers a familiar assortment. Holiday shopping in Mallorca: Where you can still shop in the coming days

The new branch in Artà will, according to the information available so far, offer the full core range that made the brand well known on the island: drugstore and perfumery items, products in the “natural” category including organic foods and natural cosmetics, as well as a pet supplies department. In Can Picafort the construction site at the town’s edge already hints at how the streets will change in the coming months – excavators, construction fences, and in the evenings a new orange sign if everything goes according to plan.

Why this is noticeable for Mallorca: Mueller is not a small company; the chain is present in several European countries and operates, according to available information, hundreds of branches. There are currently a considerable number of locations on the island; over the years the assortment has established itself as an additional shopping option for locals and holiday visitors. More branches mean in practice: shorter trips for shopping, additional jobs locally, and foreseeable increased competition in retail – which for consumers usually also means better prices and a wider offering — examples of other recent expansions on the island include Aldi on Mallorca: Expansion with Opportunities — and Open Questions. For wider context on opening hours and retail patterns see Sunday Shopping in Mallorca: More Time or Just More Pressure?

On the mainland the chain is expanding in parallel: new locations around Madrid are planned, including in Aranjuez and in the Oasiz shopping centre in Torrejón de Ardoz. The presence on the Spanish mainland is thus being extended; for Mallorca this means that local decision-makers will increasingly deal with a chain that plans regionally and can pool resources.

A small everyday scene: on a late morning you see delivery vans at the plaça in Artà, tourists strolling, children running from the schoolyard to the ice cream shop, and vendors packing olives into bags. Conversations revolve around parking and traffic flow. The question many ask is: does a large drugstore fit into a small town where space is limited and parking is scarce? Practically: will jobs be created for local people? Early answers to this will come from the application rushes and hiring announcements expected in the coming weeks.

What to expect positively: everyday practical items will become more accessible. Those who live here in the low season will benefit especially – less travel time to Palma or other centres to buy special products. For pet owners in the area, larger shelves with food and care items can be a real relief. And for suppliers of organic or natural products on the island, the question arises whether cooperation is possible – even though there are no concrete commitments so far, collaboration is a real opportunity.

Outlook and inspiration: the openings offer space for local initiatives. Municipalities could, for example, organise information stands for jobseekers or short fairs for suppliers from the region to connect small producers with the new retailer. Anyone who runs a shop in Artà or Can Picafort should now consider: which niche can I fill, which service can I complement? Delivery or parcel services, regional gift sets, consultancy for natural cosmetics – these are ideas that can also benefit from the expansion; similar regional business moves can be seen in stories such as Minkner & Bonitz grows: New office in Santanyí and plans for Llucmajor.

The opening dates are clearly scheduled: Artà in November 2026, Can Picafort in June 2027. Until then there will be construction noise, recruitment activity and curious onlookers. For many Mallorcans this means above all: another place where everyday errands can be done – familiar, orange and usually well stocked.

Conclusion

More choice in Artà and Can Picafort, additional job opportunities and the possibility to make local offerings more visible: that is the immediate gain the new Mueller stores on Mallorca can bring. How strong the effects will be depends on how well company management, municipalities and local entrepreneurs communicate now. In the alleys of Artà and at the harbour of Can Picafort you can already hear the quiet buzz of these conversations – and these days it sounds like opportunity.