El Corte Ingles Portugal

Headquartered in Portugal, the company forms part of the retail group El Corte Inglés since 2001. The business was originally founded by Ramón Areces Rodriguez and Cesar Rodriguez Gonzalez in Spain. El Corte Inglés prides itself in providing everything in one place, with quality, service, guarantee and personalized service.

An online store is also available on the site. 

The company currently has 2 department stores, 6 Supercor supermarkets and 1 Opportunities Centre. 

With a workforce of 80,814 people, El Corte Inglés achieved a turnover of € 10.43 billion in 2020.

Several products are available in the following categories:

• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, bread, vegetable, etc
• Dairy: cheese, milk, egg, etc
• Drinks: water, juice, ice tea, etc
• Sweet Grocery: chocolate, jam, biscuit, etc
• Wine & Spirits: wine, eum, whiskey, etc
• Savory Grocery: rice, pulses, pet food, etc
• Frozen Food: fish, meat, chicken, etc
• Personal Care: shampoo, toothpaste, lotion, etc
• Homecare: detergent, soap, sanitizer, etc

El Corte Inglés works with international brands such as Gliss, Go Chill, Nestum, Oreo, etc. Additionally, the enterprise buys its products from various Portuguese suppliers, specifically more than 50% of its suppliers are Portuguese suppliers, with more than 80% in the food sector. Some of these local brands include Costa Nova, Spal, Salsa, etc. 

A line of natural and bio products is also available. These include brands such as Babybio, Super Bock, Why not, etc. 

The business also offers services such as insurance, under the brand El Corte Inglés Insurance, and tour guide under the brand El Guide Porto. 

Moreover, all suppliers working with the business must comply with the Principles of ethical commitment of the BSCI, (Business Social Compliance Initiative) Code of Conduct. 

With regards to the environment, El Corte Inglés indulges in several actions, some of which include the reduction of consumption of energy, water and materials. The firm also partakes in controlling green gas emissions through measures such as greenhouse, supporting the use and marketing of goods from more environmentally friendly consumption,etc. 

By 2022, El Corte Inglés aims to be certified zero waste. 

The online store can be accessed at:www.el-corte-ingles.pt