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Overview

Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A., headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, is a prominent player in the food distribution and specialized retail sectors operating primarily in Portugal, Poland, and Colombia. Established in 1792, the company has grown into a multifaceted retail giant, offering a vast range of products and services across several business segments. These include Portugal Retail; Portugal Cash & Carry; Poland Retail; Colombia Retail; and Others, Eliminations and Adjustments. As a subsidiary of Sociedade Francisco Manuel Dos Santos, S.G.P.S., S.A., Jerónimo Martins has an extensive retail network, operating through various store banners and brand names catering to diverse customer needs in the food, health, beauty, and non-food sectors.

Products and Services

Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. provides a comprehensive range of products and services through its vast retail and wholesale network:

• Food Stores: Operates under the Biedronka banner in Poland, offering a wide range of food products. In Colombia, the company runs food stores under the Ara name, providing a similar assortment of food products targeted at local consumers.
• Health and Beauty Stores: A chain of stores operated under the Hebe banner in Poland, focusing on selling health and beauty products to meet consumer needs in personal care and wellness.
• Supermarkets: In Portugal, the company's supermarkets operate under the Pingo Doce banner, offering a broad selection of food and household products.
• Cash and Carry Stores: The Recheio stores in Portugal and Bodega del Canasto in Colombia cater to the bulk purchasing needs of businesses, providing a wide array of food and non-food items at wholesale prices.
• Restaurants: Jerónimo Martins operates restaurants under the Pingo Doce name, offering ready-made meals and a dining experience within the supermarket premises in Portugal.
• Para-pharmacies and Petrol Stations: Operates under the Bem-Estar brand, providing health-related products and services alongside fuel services.
• Clothing: The company offers clothing under the Code brand, catering to the fashion needs of its customers.
• Coffee Shops and Kiosks: Run under the Jeronymo brand, these outlets offer coffee and light snacks, providing a casual meeting spot or a quick break for customers.
• Chocolates and Confectionary Retail Stores: Operates under the Hussel name, specializing in a variety of chocolates and sweet treats.

In addition to its core retail operations, Jerónimo Martins is involved in various other activities, including human resources management, real estate management and administration, training, aquaculture, wholesale of fruit and vegetables, retail management consultancy, logistics, trading and distribution of consumer goods, and other support services. These diversifications signify the company's comprehensive approach to catering to diverse market needs beyond traditional retail.