INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
e-commerce, convenience stores, and fresh produce outlets.The sector provided over 9 million direct and indirect jobs, but 357,000 positions
remained unfilled as of March, highlighting ongoing labor shortages
Store numbers increased by 2.3% from 2023, reaching 424,120 units.These stores serve about 30 million customers daily
This performance reflects a slow economic recovery, higher real incomes, and a stronger labor market, which boosted consumer demand for food
retail.Carrefour Brasil led the market for the ninth year, posting R$120.5 billion in revenue
(Photo Internet reproduction)The atacarejo format, which combines wholesale and retail, continued to gain ground
competition and inflation by expanding product ranges, running promotions, and investing in technology
maintained steady growth and adapted to changing consumer needs
