Tag: retail
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Lojas Renner (LREN3) is keeping an eye on lower price ranges to adapt to the new reality of Brazilian consumers
The company also mentions aiming for greater accuracy and better inventory management to overcome the challenging macroeconomic situation. Lojas Renner (LREN3) is adapting to the new reality of Brazilians after a period of high inflation and interest rates that eroded part of the population’s income. In an interview with InfoMoney after the second-quarter results of…
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Brazil’s Economic Outlook and Emerging Trends: Opportunities for Astute Investors
Brazil’s economy, the largest in Latin America, continues to showcase resilience and growth potential. Amidst global economic shifts, the country presents a promising landscape for foreign investors. In this blog post, we will delve into Brazil’s current economic outlook and explore emerging trends that can significantly impact investment opportunities. We will examine government policies, infrastructure…
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Walmart to divest from Brazil: looking for partner
After just over two decades in the Brazil, Walmart is negotiating the sale of part of its business in Brazil. The company has already started looking for a partner. But the model of the operation still depends on the proposals that are being presented to the retailer. At least four companies, including asset managers and…
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Lady Gaga wears Schultz, posts on Instagram and helps the brand in US expansion
A free endorsement from Lady Gaga is a great way to start a foray into the US market even though it seems that the retail landscape could turn into a kind of desert. The singer and fashion icon posted on Instagram on Saturday (9) photos of her posing in Dallas with a pair of Schutz…
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Luxottica to Acquire Brazilian Óticas Carol for € 110 million
The Italian company Luxottica, largest company in the world for glasses, will buy Óticas Carol for € 110 million (R$ 368.6 million). The agreement was signed with the partners of the Brazilian company 3i Group, Neuberger Berman and Siguler Guff & Company, and depends on the approval of the Administrative Council of Economic Defense (Cade)…
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Pão de Açucar (CBD) Post 6% Sales Growth in Q2. Highlight is Food Sales
Grupo Pão de Açúcar (NYSE:CBD) reported net revenue of R$ 16.1 billion in the second quarter 2015, representing an increase of 6% year over year. The food segment rose 6.4% on the same basis of comparison, to R$ 8.95 billion, and non-food has advanced 5.3% to R$ 7.17 billion. According to the company, the quarter…
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CVS Puts Negotiations for Acquisition in Brazil on Hold
American pharmacy chain CVS has put on hold the negotiations for acquisition of DPSP group, owner of pharmacy chains Pacheco and Drogaria São Paulo, after the multinational decided to hold on plans of further acquisitions, according to a party close to the companies. CVS still considers the business as a strategic and interesting asset, therefore, the possibility that the transaction could…