Cencosud

Cencosud S.A. is the largest retail company in Chile and one of the largest in Latin America, headquartered in Chile. It operates in several countries including Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and the United States, with more than 1,000 stores and 67 shopping centers across these markets.

Cencosud's diverse retail portfolio includes Jumbo hypermarkets, Santa Isabel supermarkets, Disco, Vea supermarkets, Easy home improvement stores, Paris department stores, and the Cash & Carry format through its recent acquisition of GIGA in Brazil. The company also owns numerous distribution centers and warehouses integral to its supply chain operations.

Cencosud is known for its extensive supermarket and hypermarket operations, complemented by convenience formats and major shopping centers. The company has been actively expanding and modernizing its retail ecosystem, including significant e-commerce growth and omnichannel retail strategies to enhance customer experience. Its retail media platform, Cencosud 360 Media, leverages AI-driven advertising technologies to support seller and brand promotion across its stores, with flagship brands like Paris and Jumbo leading these initiatives.

As of recent data, Cencosud has approximately 10,000 to 50,000 employees in its core markets, with a total of over 1,000 selling points in Chile alone, including supermarkets, hypermarkets, cash and carry outlets, distribution centers, and warehouses.

Financially, Cencosud reported annual revenues in the range of 1 to 10 billion euros as of 2024, reflecting its leading market position and extensive multi-format retail operations. The company continues to focus on sustainable growth and improved consumer engagement through both physical and digital retail channels.