Brazil's largest food retailer and one of the largest retail chains in Latin America.
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição (CBD) is a leading retail company in Brazil, engaging in the sale of food, clothing, home appliances, electronics, and various other products through a diverse chain of supermarkets, specialized stores, and department stores. Operating across three main segments Brazilian Retail, Grupo exito, and Other Businesses the company offers a comprehensive range of products to cater to the diverse needs of its customers.
CBD's extensive product portfolio includes non-perishables, beverages, fresh produce, meat, breads, cold cuts, dairy products, cleaning supplies, disposable items, and personal care products. Additionally, the company sells home appliances, clothing, baby items, footwear, accessories, household goods, books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, stationery, toys, sports equipment, furniture, mobile phones, mattresses, pet supplies, gardening tools, and electronic products such as personal computers, software, computer accessories, and sound and image systems. Its drugstores also offer medications and cosmetics, while its gas stations provide non-food products.
The company operates its supermarkets under several well-known banners, including Pão de Açúcar, Extra Supermercado, Mercado Extra, and Compre Bem. Its hypermarkets are branded as Extra Hiper, and it also runs proximity stores under Mini Extra, Minuto Pão de Açúcar, Pão de Açúcar Adega, and Aliados Minimercado. Additionally, CBD manages gas stations and drugstores under the Extra and Pão de Açúcar brands and sells products through its e-commerce platforms. As of December 31, 2021, CBD operated 667 stores, 74 gas stations, and 68 drugstores across 16 Brazilian states and the Federal District, supported by 15 distribution centers and warehouses throughout Brazil.
Founded in 1948 and headquartered in São Paulo, Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição is a subsidiary of Casino, Guichard-Perrachon S.A. With its extensive network and diverse product offerings, CBD continues to play a significant role in the Brazilian retail market, providing customers with a wide range of high-quality products and services.