Indonesia’s Trade Minister Budi Santoso states the central government cannot override Lombok’s decision to close 25 Alfamart and Indomaret stores. Local authorities suspended 18 Alfamart and seven Indomaret outlets due to unmet licensing requirements.
West Sumatra’s provincial government blocks new Alfamart and Indomaret stores in Padang to shield local micro, small, and medium-sized retailers. Authorities refuse permits for external convenience-store chains, aiming to strengthen the regional economy by reducing competition from national operators. The move targets retail expansion in the provincial capital.
Alfamart, Indonesia’s largest convenience store chain, reports **$7.46 billion in revenue for 2025**, marking a **7% year-on-year increase**. The company, owned by Sumber Alfaria Trijaya, also sees net profit rise **8.34% to $3.41 trillion rupiah**. Growth reflects sustained demand across its 20,000+ stores, which offer daily essentials, financial services, and digital payments.
Indonesia’s cabinet ministers debate limiting Indomaret and Alfamart’s expansion in rural areas amid the government’s push to establish tens of thousands of Merah Putih Village Cooperatives. The proposal stems from concerns over competition with locally owned cooperative stores. Officials remain divided on whether to impose restrictions on the convenience chain operators’ growth.
