Grupo Big Brasil

Established in 1995, Grupo Big is a retail chain company and is owned by Carrefour Brazil. It is headquartered in Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil.

The business operates 402 stores in 203 countries including 86 Hypermarkets, 99 Supermarkets, 63 wholesale, 42 shopping clubs, 97 Neighborhood markets. It also manages 15 gas stations. 

In its financial year 2020, its turnover reached around €3.8 billion. Moreover, it has a dedicated team of 51,000 employees.     

Grupo big works under banners such as:  

• Big 
• Big Bompreço
• Super Bompreco
• Nacional
• Tododia 
• Sam’s club  
• Maxxi Atacado    

It offers a variety of products under different categories such as: 

• Savory grocery: flour, pasta, rice, etc.  
• Sweet grocery: cookies, chocolate, waffles, etc.
• Fresh and chilled: fruits, salmon, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, fish, vegetables, etc.
• Dairy: milk, butter, eggs, etc.
• Drinks: fizzy drinks, juice, water, etc. 
• Household: floor detergents, kitchen paper, toilet paper, etc. 
• Personal care: conditioner shampoo, toothbrush etc. 
• Wine and spirits: wine, beer, gin, etc. 

It is interesting to know that in March 2021, Grupo Big was sold to Gruppo Carrefour Brazil  for €1.35 billion which led to the strengthening of both businesses. 

Moreover, regarding its logistics solutions, the company manages 17 distribution centers with 500 means of transport.