SMU

2024-11-28
Unimarc

100% Nuestro, the first SME Support Program in the Supermarket Industry Celebrates 12 Years

The anniversary was celebrated at Unimarc’s Los Militares store with a review of its history, the launch of a new website, and a fair featuring 12 of its entrepreneurs. Unimarc, a subsidiary of SMU, launched 100% Nuestro 12 years ago in the Aysén Region through a strategic agreement with INDAP, allo...

2024-11-21
SMU

SMU announces successful local bond placement for UF 1 million.

SMU S.A. announced today the successful placement of bonds in the local Chilean market for a total of UF 1,000,000 (approximately CLP 38 billion or USD 39 million) at an annual interest rate of 3.55%, representing a spread of 115 basis points over benchmark. Demand for the transaction was double the...

2024-11-11
SMU

2024 Q3 Financial Results: SMU Revenues Grow by 2.8%

SMU reported financial results for the third quarter of 2024, reaching revenues of CLP 734.6 billion, a 2.8% increase from the same period in 2023, driven by 3.6% growth in the Unimarc format. In the first nine months of the year, the company posted revenues of CLP 2,137.384 billion, up by 0.7% from...

2024-10-09
Alvi

Alvi's Encuentro de Socios: the country's largest grocers' fair brings together over 7,000 shopkeepers and relaunches Club Alvi.

On October 8, Alvi's Encuentro de Socios 2024 took place, bringing together shopkeepers from the capital and various regions across the country. Attendees enjoyed a day filled with new developments and entertainment at Movistar Arena. The event attracted more than 7,000 shopkeeper members and 40...

2024-09-30
SMU

SMU Launches the Teletón 2024 Giftcard and Reaffirms Its Commitment to Inclusion

For the fourth consecutive year, SMU—the parent company of Unimarc, Alvi, Mayorista 10, and Super 10—has launched the Teletón Giftcard, a solidarity campaign that allows customers to contribute 10% of their gift card purchases to the Teletón Foundation. The campaign will run from September 24th unti...

2024-09-29
SMU

"Pronto consumo", donations, and recovery: SMU's strategies to fight food waste

On September 29, the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste is celebrated, a date that has been observed since 2019 at the initiative of the United Nations General Assembly. The goal is to raise awareness about the importance of reducing food loss and waste. According to the Food and ...

2024-09-13
SMU

SMU opens four new supermarkets in the week leading up to National Holidays

Supermarket chain SMU, parent company of Unimarc, Alvi, Super 10, and Mayorista 10, inaugurated four new stores in just five days across the Valparaíso and Metropolitan regions. During the second week of September, right before Independence Day, it opened a new Unimarc-Alvi combo in Los Andes, a Uni...

2024-08-27
Super 10

Super 10 Opens New Store in Lampa

The residents of Lampa now have access to the first Super 10 supermarket in their commune, marking the second opening by the chain this year. This new location is part of SMU’s organic growth plan, a key initiative in their 2023-2025 strategy.Located at Arturo Prat 681, the newly inaugurated store s...

2024-08-14
Unimarc

Unimarc opens its first supermarket in San Esteban

The residents of San Esteban have access to the first Unimarc supermarket in the area, marking the chain's fifth opening so far this year. This store is part of SMU's organic growth plan, one of the main initiatives of its 2023-2025 strategy.The newly opened store, Unimarc's 294th locati...

2024-08-08
SMU

Maxi Ahorro opens a new store in Sechura, bringing the total to 30 stores in Peru

Sechura Residents Can Now Enjoy the First Maxi Ahorro Supermarket in Their Area. Located at Jirón San Martín N° 404, the establishment opened its doors to the public on July 24th.This store features a sales area of 310 m² and is designed to offer a competitive, attractive, and differentiated shoppin...

2024-08-06
Unimarc

Unimarc Opens a New Supermarket in Pirque

Residents of Pirque have access to a new Unimarc supermarket in their area, marking the fourth store opening by the chain this year. This location is part of the 21 stores previously operated by Montserrat that now form part of SMU's organic growth plan, a key initiative in their 2023-2025 strat...

2024-08-01
Unimarc

SMU Launches New "Unidos" Campaign to Support Fundación Las Rosas and Club de Leones de Magallanes

SMU and its subsidiaries have launched a new edition of the "Giftcard Unidos" campaign, aimed at raising funds to support the Club de Leones Cruz del Sur de Magallanes and Fundación Las Rosas, two non-profit organizations that make a positive impact on the community. Customers across Chile...

2024-07-28
Unimarc

Farmers' Day: Partnership Between Unimarc and INDAP Enables Over 50 Small Farmers to Sell Their Produce in the Supermarket Chain

On the occasion of the Day of Farmers, Unimarc and INDAP highlight their ongoing support for small farmers through a partnership that began in 2012 and is renewed annually. This collaborative effort has allowed local farmers to position their fruits and vegetables in Unimarc supermarkets, achieving ...

2024-07-25
Unimarc

Unimarc Opens Its First Supermarket in Isla de Maipo

Residents of Isla de Maipo now have access to the first Unimarc supermarket in the commune, marking the chain's third opening this year. This new store is part of the 21 locations previously operated by Montserrat and now integrated into SMU's organic growth plan, one of the main initiatives...

2024-07-23
Unimarc

Unimarc's 100% Nuestro Program: Promoting Regional Suppliers

SMU and its subsidiaries prioritize initiatives focused on environmental care and creating shared value, as outlined in their strategic plan. This commitment is evident in the promotion and development of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) suppliers, which enables Unimarc to offer a wide array ...

2024-07-10
SMU

SMU Successfully Places Bonds in Local Market for UF 2,000,000

SMU S.A. announced that on July 10, it successfully placed bonds in the local market for a total of UF 2,000,000 (approximately CLP 75 billion or USD 80 million) at an annual interest rate of 4.14%, representing a spread of 124 basis points over the reference rate, with demand reaching twice the amo...

2024-07-01
Unimarc

Unimarc Launches First Tiered Loyalty Program in the Supermarket Industry

Unimarc has launched the first tiered loyalty program in the supermarket industry, allowing members of Club Unimarc to enjoy exclusive offers and discounts based on their membership level.This initiative stands out from other loyalty clubs because it rewards customer loyalty with immediate discounts...

2024-06-27
Unimarc

Unimarc Opens a New Supermarket in Renca

Residents of Renca now have a new Unimarc supermarket, marking the chain's second opening of the year. This new store is one of the 21 locations previously operated by Montserrat and now part of SMU's organic growth plan, a key initiative in their 2023-2025 strategy.Located at Avenida José M...

2024-06-21
Unimarc

Municipalidad de Temuco and Unimarc Implement "Hora Silenciosa" to Support Individuals with Autism

On June 21st, authorities from Municipalidad de Temuco, led by Mayor Roberto Neira, representatives from ASD organizations and foundations, and supermarket executives gathered at the Unimarc on Caupolicán Street. They launched the "Hora Silenciosa" in the community, an initiative designed ...

2024-06-05
SMU

SMU Highlights Key Environmental Management Initiatives

In 1972, the United Nations General Assembly designated June 5 as World Environment Day. Since then, this observance has highlighted the importance of protecting and caring for ecosystems, with companies worldwide committing to this cause.In Chile, SMU, the parent company of Unimarc, Alvi, Super 10,...

2024-04-25
Unimarc

Unimarc.cl and INDAP Strengthen Alliance to Support Small Farmers

Unimarc and the Institute for Agricultural Development (INDAP) announced today the renewal of their collaborative alliance aimed at fostering the development of local small farmers.The ceremony took place today during the inauguration of the Expo Mundo Rural at the Estación Mapocho Cultural Center, ...

2024-05-23
Unimarc

Unimarc.cl and Chile Rugby Announce Partnership to Promote Rugby Across the Country

Unimarc.cl announced a partnership with Chile Rugby aimed at promoting the sport throughout the country by supporting all its categories and national teams: Cóndores, Chile XV, Cóndores 7's, youth Cóndores, women's Cóndores, and Selknam Rugby.Unimarc.cl's decision to join the Ruta del Có...

2024-05-13
SMU

SMU Maintains EBITDA at Previous Year's Levels, Reaching CLP 67.132 Billion

SMU reported on Monday the financial results for the first quarter of 2024, achieving annual revenues of CLP 711.564 billion, an increase of 1% compared to the CLP 704.239 billion generated in 2023.The Unimarc format recorded a 2% increase in sales during the period, while online sales grew by 30%. ...

2024-04-25
SMU

Annual shareholders' meeting of SMU elects new board of directors for the 2024-2026 period.

On April 25th, the Annual shareholders' meeting of SMU was held, during which all matters proposed to the shareholders were approved, including the appointment of external auditors and risk rating agencies, the payment of the final dividend, and the approval of the financial statements and integ...

2024-04-18
Unimarc

Unimarc opens a new supermarket in Huachalalume, Coquimbo region.

From now on, residents of the town of Huachalalume have a new Unimarc supermarket, becoming the first opening of 2024 and consolidating the chain's presence in the Coquimbo region.The newly inaugurated store, located at 401 Alcalde Waldo Street, features 912 square meters of sales area and meets...

2024-04-17
SMU

SMU participates in the Forum of Latin American and Caribbean Countries on Sustainable Development

In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly approved the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, establishing a transformative vision towards economic, social, and environmental sustainability. The agenda sets forth 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that serve as a planning tool fo...

2024-04-03
SMU

SMU Receives ISO 50.001 Certification for Implementation of Energy Management System

SMU has obtained the ISO 50.001 certification for the implementation of its Energy Management System (EMS), which recognizes companies that are able to measure their energy performance and improve it by applying measures focused on efficiency and emissions reduction.The company's work to achieve...

2024-04-05
Unimarc

Interview with Supplier from Unimarc's 100% Nuestro Program: Inclúyete, Infusions Changing the Lives of People with Disabilities

Adrián was born with cerebral palsy and only started walking at the age of nine. Today, he still faces some difficulties in speaking and moving, but that hasn't stopped him from leading the team at Inclúyete, a herbal infusion business. This venture began four years ago under the auspices of Fon...

2024-03-30
SMU

Cero desechos: SMU's Strategy to Reduce Over 19 Thousand Tons of Food Waste

One of the fundamental pillars of SMU's sustainability strategy and its subsidiaries Unimarc, Alvi, Mayorista 10, and Super 10, is to promote responsible production and consumption practices that favor a circular economy and contribute to social well-being. In this regard, they adhere to the gui...

2024-03-28
División Logística

SernamEG awards Equality-Conciliation Seal to SMU's Lo Aguirre Distribution Center

The governmental recognition is granted to all organizations or facilities that have implemented measures to eliminate gender inequities, gaps, and barriers in employment. The National Service for Women and Gender Equity (SernamEG) awarded the Equality-Conciliation Work, Family, and Personal Life S...

2024-03-21
Mayorista 10

Mayorista 10 enables special hours for individuals with ASD

TEAcompañamos is the name of the initiative through which M10 joins the mission of creating a more inclusive society by offering a positive shopping experience for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through a special schedule where store conditions are adapted.With an inauguration cerem...

2024-03-11
SMU

SMU's net profit increases by 15.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, reaching CLP 36,042 million

SMU, the supermarket company, reported on Monday the financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023, achieving annual revenues of CLP 2,862,383 million, an increase of 1.3% compared to the CLP 2,826,314 million generated in 2022.The company's sales performance was consistent with...

2024-03-08
División Logística

SMU and its subsidiaries consolidate their commitment to gender equity

Last year, SMU, the parent company of Unimarc, Alvi, Mayorista 10, and Super 10, achieved certification in NCh:3262 for Gender Equality and Work-Life Balance, becoming the first supermarket chain to obtain it. This allowed them to receive the Equality and Conciliation Seal granted by the National Se...

2024-02-16
Unimarc

Andrés Vásquez, Founder of Awa Solar: "The lack of water hits people who don't have access, and it's brutal to talk about it with that everydayness."

Andrés and Horacio Vásquez are brothers who grew up in the precordillera area of El Arrayan, one of the major green areas remaining in the Metropolitan Region. The stream that flows into the Mapocho River passed through the land where the house they lived in with their family was located, and they s...

2024-02-12
Unimarc

Cosecha Justa: Chilean Grains Ensuring Sustainability in Agri-Food Systems

Every February 10th, World Pulses Day is celebrated, a date that serves to raise awareness about the multiple benefits offered by these foods in food security, nutrition, health, climate change, and biodiversity. This year's theme is "Pulses: Nourishing Both People and Soils."In this c...

2024-01-22
Unimarc

New Routes for Unimarc: Online Purchases Reach Major Beach Resorts Nationwide

This summer, Unimarc has once again taken a step forward in its e-commerce service, expanding its delivery coverage, especially in beach areas, to meet the needs of its customers during this peak season.The strategy for this summer includes the activation of delivery routes in three major areas. In ...

2024-01-21
Super 10

SMU Inaugurates First Super 10 in the Valparaíso Region

The Valparaíso Region was chosen as the location for SMU's first opening of 2024, the parent company of Unimarc, Alvi, Mayorista 10, and Super 10. This is a Super 10 that opened its doors in Limache, complementing the range of products and brands at convenient prices for its neighbors.The new st...

2024-01-19
SMU

SMU and its path to carbon neutrality

The commitment to contribute to Chile's efforts to achieve the goal of reducing energy consumption by 10% by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050 was the motivation for SMU, the parent company of Unimarc, Alvi, Mayorista 10, and Super 10, to implement energy management and savings measures. Proof ...

2023-12-01
Unimarc, Alvi, S10

SMU closes the year with the opening of three new stores in Estación Central, Independencia and Quilicura, exceeding its goal for 2023.

These are two Unimarc and a Super 10, with which the company reaches a total of 390 stores throughout Chile. In recent weeks, the company also opened two other Unimarcs, an Alvi and a Super 10, ending 2023 with 13 new openings in its different formats, a number higher than the 12 it had planned. San...

2023-12-06
Alvi

SMU announces the opening of the first Alvi and Unimarc supermarkets located in former Montserrat premises

In this way, the initial kickoff is given to the leasing plan for 21 commercial premises located in the Metropolitan and Valparaíso regions that belonged to that chain. In addition, it is the second opening that SMU has carried out in Chile, operating two different formats in the same location, comp...

2023-12-06
SMU

The commitment of the supermarket SMU to the promotion of a more sustainable diet

Through a strategy that combines the supply of fresh fruits and vegetables from local producers, the incorporation of innovative healthy products in its shelves and the prevention of food waste, the company contributes to the objectives of World Food Day of the Organization of the United Nations Foo...

2023-10-25
Club Unimarc

Unimarc relaunches its loyalty club with discounts on airfare, restaurants and much more

The SMU subsidiary supermarket chain strengthens its loyalty club under the name Club Unimarc, a proposal that delivers immediate benefits to all its members, without the need to wait or collect points to obtain discounts and promotions. With the premise of delivering a “high” benefit without waitin...

2023-11-07
Super10

SMU opens fifth Super 10 and marks the beginning of its 2023-25 omnichannel growth plan

With this new opening of its soft discount format, the supermarket continues to grow and innovate in the customer experience, through an offer of quality products, convenient prices and an agile, practical, comfortable visit. Santiago, January 2023.- Super 10, the SMU supermarket format that offers ...

100% Nuestro, the first SME Support Program in the Supermarket Industry Celebrates 12 Years

SMU announces successful local bond placement for UF 1 million.

2024 Q3 Financial Results: SMU Revenues Grow by 2.8%

Alvi's Encuentro de Socios: the country's largest grocers' fair brings together over 7,000 shopkeepers and relaunches Club Alvi.

SMU Launches the Teletón 2024 Giftcard and Reaffirms Its Commitment to Inclusion

"Pronto consumo", donations, and recovery: SMU's strategies to fight food waste

SMU opens four new supermarkets in the week leading up to National Holidays

Super 10 Opens New Store in Lampa

Unimarc opens its first supermarket in San Esteban

Maxi Ahorro opens a new store in Sechura, bringing the total to 30 stores in Peru

Unimarc Opens a New Supermarket in Pirque

SMU Launches New "Unidos" Campaign to Support Fundación Las Rosas and Club de Leones de Magallanes

Farmers' Day: Partnership Between Unimarc and INDAP Enables Over 50 Small Farmers to Sell Their Produce in the Supermarket Chain

Unimarc Opens Its First Supermarket in Isla de Maipo

Unimarc's 100% Nuestro Program: Promoting Regional Suppliers

SMU Successfully Places Bonds in Local Market for UF 2,000,000

Unimarc Launches First Tiered Loyalty Program in the Supermarket Industry

Unimarc Opens a New Supermarket in Renca

Municipalidad de Temuco and Unimarc Implement "Hora Silenciosa" to Support Individuals with Autism

SMU Highlights Key Environmental Management Initiatives

Unimarc.cl and INDAP Strengthen Alliance to Support Small Farmers

Unimarc.cl and Chile Rugby Announce Partnership to Promote Rugby Across the Country

SMU Maintains EBITDA at Previous Year's Levels, Reaching CLP 67.132 Billion

Annual shareholders' meeting of SMU elects new board of directors for the 2024-2026 period.

Unimarc opens a new supermarket in Huachalalume, Coquimbo region.

SMU participates in the Forum of Latin American and Caribbean Countries on Sustainable Development

SMU Receives ISO 50.001 Certification for Implementation of Energy Management System

Interview with Supplier from Unimarc's 100% Nuestro Program: Inclúyete, Infusions Changing the Lives of People with Disabilities

Cero desechos: SMU's Strategy to Reduce Over 19 Thousand Tons of Food Waste

SernamEG awards Equality-Conciliation Seal to SMU's Lo Aguirre Distribution Center

Mayorista 10 enables special hours for individuals with ASD

SMU's net profit increases by 15.4% in the fourth quarter of 2023, reaching CLP 36,042 million

SMU and its subsidiaries consolidate their commitment to gender equity

Andrés Vásquez, Founder of Awa Solar: "The lack of water hits people who don't have access, and it's brutal to talk about it with that everydayness."

Cosecha Justa: Chilean Grains Ensuring Sustainability in Agri-Food Systems

New Routes for Unimarc: Online Purchases Reach Major Beach Resorts Nationwide

SMU Inaugurates First Super 10 in the Valparaíso Region

SMU and its path to carbon neutrality

SMU closes the year with the opening of three new stores in Estación Central, Independencia and Quilicura, exceeding its goal for 2023.

SMU announces the opening of the first Alvi and Unimarc supermarkets located in former Montserrat premises

The commitment of the supermarket SMU to the promotion of a more sustainable diet

Unimarc relaunches its loyalty club with discounts on airfare, restaurants and much more

SMU opens fifth Super 10 and marks the beginning of its 2023-25 omnichannel growth plan

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