Jeronimo Martins

Portuguese-based retailer Jeronimo Martins has a strong presence in three national markets: its home market Portugal, through food distributor Pingo Doce and wholesaler Recheio; Colombia, through neighbourhood store chain Ara; and Poland, where the Biedronka chain of food stores has a leading market presence and accounts for two thirds of total group revenue. Overall, Jeronimo Martins has 4,273 stores and 30 distribution centres across the three countries. The company has also developed an agribusiness arm, with operations encompassing dairy, livestock and aquaculture.