Cencosud S.A. (Chile)

Cencosud S.A., incorporated in Chile in 1960, is one of the largest and most diversified retail conglomerates in Latin America, with operations in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and the United States. Headquartered in Santiago, the company was founded by Horst Paulmann, who remains a key figure among its shareholders. Cencosud’s business activities span supermarkets, home improvement stores, department stores, shopping centers, and financial services. Its most important and recognizable brands include Jumbo, Santa Isabel, Easy, Paris, Wong, Metro, and Spid, each catering to different segments of the retail market. Over the decades, Cencosud has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, becoming a household name across the region. The company is publicly traded on the Santiago Stock Exchange and has consistently ranked among the top Latin American retailers in terms of revenue and market presence.