GDN Argentina

Walmart, a chain of hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores based in the US, started to operate in Argentina in 1995.

In 2020, the Argentinian division was acquired by the Latin American company Grupo de Narvaez. Walmart continues to collaborate with Walmart Argentina during the transition and is also sourcing products for the business. 

Nowadays, Walmart Argentina manages 91 stores under the following banners:

• Walmart
• Walmart Supermercado
• Changomas
• Mi Changomas
• Changomas Express

It was reported that the Walmart Supermercado stores would be rebranded in the future. 

In addition to its physical stores, Walmart Argentina also runs an online store that provides around 20000 references and accounts for 4% of the company’s turnover. 

Furthermore, the retailer also owns 3 production centers for bakery, meat and cold cuts. In fact, the cold cut facility is FSSC22000 certified. 

Walmart Argentina is the 9th largest employer in the country. Indeed, over 9000 people are employed by the company. 

Products in the following categories are available:

• Savory Grocery: canned food, taco shells, snacks, pasta, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: cookies, breakfast foods, coffee, confectionery, etc.
• Drinks: sports drinks, juices, mineral water, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cream, butter, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: meat, poultry, fruits, etc.
• Frozen Food: desserts, ready-meals, vegetables, etc.
• Household: laundry care, air fresheners, cleaning supplies, etc.
• Personal Care: hair care, makeup, nail care, fragrances, etc. 

Various brands such as Wyler’s, Totino’s, Jimmy Dean, Covergirl, OPI, etc. can be found in all its stores. Many of these brands are imported from the US but also from countries like the UK and the Netherlands. In the case of fresh produce, Walmart Argentina collaborates with local suppliers. 

Walmart Argentina manages its own distribution centre. 

The chain has also been involved in many community projects. For instance, it donates near-expiry foods to the Food Bank network. Furthermore, the company supports women with social entrepreneurial projects by offering training and the necessary funds to launch their projects. 

The online store for Walmart Argentina can be accessed on www.walmart.com.ar