The retailer was one of only 10 companies in the food and staples retailing industry—and the only Chilean company—to receive this recognition, building on its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) in 2024.

This is the first wholesale store opening of the year, bringing the total to 37 locations across Chile.

Initiatives such as discounting food nearing its expiration date and donating to social organizations have helped mitigate negative externalities like carbon dioxide emissions and other adverse effects of climate change.

The supermarket chain is enhancing its e-commerce services for the high-demand summer season, boosting operations in multiple areas and introducing delivery to popular coastal destinations in the Atacama Region.

The format closes 2024 with two new openings, reaching 36 stores across Chile, 21 of which are in the Metropolitan Region.

SMU S.A. was selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) Chile and MILA (Latin American Integrated Market), marking a meaningful recognition of its sustainable development strategy.

Unimarc marks its eighth opening of 2024, reaching 296 stores nationwide, while Super 10 celebrates its 11th location.

Unimarc's 100% Nuestro is celebrating its anniversary, marking over a decade characterized by its regionalist focus aimed at preserving local flavors from all corners of the country. This initiative has enabled more than 400 entrepreneurs to have their products on supermarket shelves across Chile.

The company announced today the successful placement of bonds in the local Chilean market for a total of UF 1,000,000 at an annual interest rate of 3.55%, representing a spread of 115 basis points over benchmark. Demand for the transaction was double the placement amount.

The Unimarc format reported an increase of 3.6% compared to the third quarter of 2023. Online sales, through proprietary platforms and partnerships with last-milers, increased by 28%. The company opened nine stores between July and September, a record high for a quarter.

The event, organized by Alvi Mayorista—a subsidiary of SMU—connected member shopkeepers with major brands that supply their businesses and showcased alternatives to improve the offerings in their stores, bakeries, restaurants, hotels, and liquor stores. It also marked the official relaunch of the Club Alvi, offering more benefits to its members.

Responsible waste management is one of SMU's primary commitments to minimize the environmental impact of its operations. Since 2021, through various Food Waste Reduction initiatives, the company has prevented more than 21,400 tons of food from being discarded.

It's a Unimarc-Alvi combo in Los Andes, a Unimarc in Macul, and a Super 10 in Puente Alto. This continues the company’s organic growth plan for 2023-2025, which includes opening 58 new stores in Chile and Peru.

This new store is the second opening of the year for the format, bringing Super 10's total to nine stores nationwide and its seventh store in the Metropolitan Region.

The new store is the fifth opening of this format this year. With this opening, Unimarc reaches its 294th location, solidifying its presence in the Valparaíso region.

In 2023, the agreement led to purchases from farmers amounting to 1,253 million pesos. The partnership allows farmers to access a mass sales channel that has boosted their businesses.

The supermarket chain will support both the men’s and women’s Chilean rugby teams, as well as the Selknam Rugby team, in their upcoming sports challenges.

Quarterly revenues grew by 1% compared to the same period in 2023. The EBITDA margin reaches 9.4%, well above the expected level.

During the meeting, 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 integrated report for the year 2023, as well as the election of the new board of directors of the company.

This certification recognizes companies that are able to measure their energy consumption and improve it through measures aimed at efficiency and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Among the company's goals are the signing of renewable electricity supply contracts for 40% of consumption in Chile and an 8% reduction in energy expenditure per square meter by 2025.

With this new opening of its soft discount format, the supermarket continues to grow and innovate in the customer experience, through an offer of products...

The event, organized by Alvi Mayorista—a subsidiary of SMU—connected member shopkeepers with major brands that supply their businesses and showcased alternatives to improve the offerings in their stores, bakeries, restaurants, hotels, and liquor stores. It also marked the official relaunch of the Club Alvi, offering more benefits to its members.