Retail companies of Brazil

Avolta AG (until November 2023: Dufry AG) is a Swiss-based travel retailer that operates duty-free and duty-paid (specialty retail) shops and convenience stores in airports, cruise lines, seaports, railway stations, and central tourist areas. The company, headquartered in Basel, employs almost 75,000 people and operates in over 75 countries worldwide. It is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Their logo somewhat resembles an onion.

Brazilian retail company

Brazilian retail company

Americanas S.A. is one of the largest retail chains in Brazil, with a significant presence in both physical and digital commerce. Founded in 1929, the company has thousands of stores nationwide and a robust online marketplace.

Brazilian retail company

Brazilian retail company

Brazilian department store chain

Atacadão is a Brazilian chain of warehouse stores. It was established by Alcides Parizotto and then became property of the Lima family and the executives Farid Curi and Herberto Uli Schmeil. In 2007, it was bought by Carrefour for R$2,2 billion Reais. In 2010, the company has 102 stores and 7 distribution centers in 26 Brazilian states. The company competes with Assaí Atacadista, owned by Cassinò. Atacadão also runs hypermarkets in Morocco and France, where it is present along with its parent company Carrefour.

Brazilian wholesale store chain serving micro and small businesses