Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. (JEM)

Overview

Founded in 1792, Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. has grown to become a leading entity in the food distribution and specialized retail sectors, working across varied markets including Portugal, Poland, and Colombia. The company strategically organizes its operations through several segments such as Portugal Retail; Portugal Cash & Carry; Poland Retail; Colombia Retail; and Others, Eliminations and Adjustments, allowing for tailored approaches in each geographic location. As a subsidiary of Sociedade Francisco Manuel Dos Santos, S.G.P.S., S.A., Jerónimo Martins showcases a robust portfolio that has been carefully developed to meet diverse consumer needs, underpinning its strong presence in international markets. Headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, the company continues to leverage its rich heritage and deep market understanding to sustain and grow its global footprint.

Products and Services

• Food Stores (Biedronka, Ara, Pingo Doce)

  Operating under the Biedronka brand in Poland and the Ara name in Colombia, in addition to supermarkets under the Pingo Doce banner in Portugal, Jerónimo Martins caters to a wide range of consumer grocery needs. These stores offer a vast selection of food products, ensuring accessibility to quality items for their customers.

• Health and Beauty Stores (Hebe)

  In Poland, the company runs a chain of health and beauty stores under the Hebe banner, providing consumers with a diverse assortment of personal care products, cosmetics, and pharmacy goods.

• Cash and Carry (Recheio, Bodega del Canasto)

  The Recheio stores in Portugal and Bodega del Canasto in Colombia serve the business market with a wide range of wholesale bulk items, catering to the needs of restaurants, cafes, and other food service establishments.

• Specialized Retail Services

  Jerónimo Martins offers a wide array of specialized retail services, including restaurants under the Pingo Doce name known for their quality dining offerings; para-pharmacies and petrol stations under the Bem-Estar brand catering to health and convenience needs; clothing retail under the Code brand for fashion needs; coffee shops and kiosks under the Jeronymo name delivering high-quality coffee experiences; and chocolates and confectionary retail under the Hussel name for those with a sweet tooth.

• Additional Operational Engagements

  Beyond its core retail and food distribution operations, Jerónimo Martins is involved in a variety of business endeavors. These span human resources top management, wholesale of fruit and vegetables, real estate management and administration, retail management consultancy, logistics activities, agriculture, health and beauty products retail, manufacturing of dairy products, rental of air transport equipment, financial services, and more. Each of these areas strengthens the company's market position and supports its operations in its primary sectors.