Strategy
“Greed is the worst thing a leader can have.”
“Greed is the worst thing a leader can have.”
Pedro Soares dos Santos takes on the importance of leadership anchored on solid values.
Recheio: five decades of good deals
Recheio: five decades of good deals
What’s the best way to celebrate Recheio Cash & Carry’s 50th anniversary in 2022? Opening two new stores in Portugal: a brand new Recheio in Cascais (Lisbon outskirts) with a pioneering concept that combines sustainability and convenience, and the 500th Amanhecer in Barcelos (northern Portugal).
Colombian families find “their best ally” in Ara
Colombian families find “their best ally” in Ara
Facing difficult urban mobility and high levels of poverty in Colombia, which worsened in 2022, Ara’s three main pillars are price, proximity and assortment. Struggling with hard times, Colombian families find their best ally to put food on the table in Ara.
Pingo Doce, the champion of low prices at all times
Pingo Doce, the champion of low prices at all times
Strong sense of social awareness. The mission of the “champion of low prices” Pingo Doce towards the Portuguese became even more vital in the 2022 difficult situation, without skimping on quality, variety and innovation.
“Value defines the very essence of Biedronka”
“Value defines the very essence of Biedronka”
In the essence of Biedronka, value is a combination of proximity, quality assortment, fresh products and lowest prices. This determination is very much alive behind its initiatives to mitigate the impact of the 2022 inflation on Polish consumers.
Pingo Doce, the go-to option for over 30 Years
Pingo Doce, the go-to option for over 30 Years
In 1991, Pingo Doce launched its first Private Brand products with brand references that are still part of the consumption habits of the Portuguese people. Thirty years later, Jeronimo Martins’ supermarket chain in Portugal continues to win the hearts of consumers more varied and sophisticated options.
Brushing up on Beauty
Brushing up on Beauty
In May 2021, Hebe turned 10. Jerónimo Martins’ chain of Health & Beauty stores is celebrating its first decennium with reinforced market positions and the ever growing ambition of becoming a leading omnichannel player in Europe.
Portrait of the Biggest Retail Chain
Portrait of the Biggest Retail Chain
Biedronka turns 25 and the anniversary was highlighted with a book on the history of the largest retail company in Poland. The author, journalist Łukasz Grass, takes us behind the scenes in this interview conducted by Biedronka’s Head of Corporate Affairs, Arkadiusz Mierzwa.
Shop around the Clock
Shop around the Clock
Go in, choose a product, take it off the shelf, press a button and go out. It sounds like fiction but it’s already a reality in the lab store Pingo Doce opened in Cascais, near Lisbon. Next to it, a 24/7 machine with computer vision fulfill the students’ indulgence.