Cencosud is one of Latin America’s leading multi-format retailers. Founded in Chile in 1960 by Horst Paulmann Kemna, the Company operates in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and the United States, and also has a commercial office in China and a Technology Center in Uruguay.
Driven by its purpose of serving extraordinarily at every moment, Cencosud operates a multi-format strategy that includes supermarkets, home improvement stores, department stores, shopping centers, and financial services. Through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, the Company has built a scalable, customer-centric platform that serves millions of consumers across the region.
Cencosud has more than 117,000 employees, nearly 1,400 retail stores—totaling over 3.5 million square meters of sales area—and 68 shopping centers, with more than 2.4 million square meters of gross leasable area (GLA). In addition, the Company is driving innovative business lines such as Cencosud Media and Private Brands, integrating technology and digital capabilities to enhance the customer experience.
With more than 900 supermarkets, 114 home improvement stores, 48 department stores, and a strong financial services business, Cencosud continues to consolidate its leadership through operational excellence, digital expansion, and a robust loyalty ecosystem.
