2024-09-13SMU
SMU Opens Four New Supermarkets in the Week Leading Up to National Holidays
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...
2024-08-27SMU
Super 10 Opens New Store in Lampa
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.
2024-08-14SMU
Unimarc opens its first supermarket in San Esteban
This new store marks the fifth opening of the year for the chain, bringing Unimarc’s total to 294 locations and strengthening its presence in the commune.
2024-08-06SMU
Unimarc Opens a New Supermarket in Pirque
This new store marks the fourth opening of the year for the chain, bringing Unimarc’s total to 293 locations and strengthening its presence in the commune.
2024-08-01SMU
SMU Launches New "Unidos" Campaign to Support Fundación Las Rosas and Club de Leones de Magallanes
The company and its subsidiaries Unimarc, Mayorista 10, Super10, and Alvi have relaunched this campaign to support these non-profit organizations through...
2024-07-25SMU
Unimarc Opens Its First Supermarket in Isla de Maipo
The new store is the third opening of this format this year. With this launch, Unimarc reaches its 292nd location, solidifying its presence in the Metropolitan Region.
2024-07-23SMU
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...
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2024-09-13SMU
SMU opens four new supermarkets in the week leading up to National Holidays
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.
2024-08-27Super 10
Super 10 Opens New Store in Lampa
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.
2024-08-14Unimarc
Unimarc opens its first supermarket in San Esteban
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.
2024-08-08SMU
Maxi Ahorro opens a new store in Sechura, bringing the total to 30 stores in Peru
The store is part of the 15 locations that the company aims to add in the country as part of its 2023-2025 three-year plan.
2024-08-06Unimarc
Unimarc Opens a New Supermarket in Pirque
This new store marks the fourth opening of the year for the chain, bringing Unimarc’s total to 293 locations and strengthening its presence in the commune.
2024-08-01Unimarc
SMU Launches New "Unidos" Campaign to Support Fundación Las Rosas and Club de Leones de Magallanes
The company and its subsidiaries Unimarc, Mayorista 10, Super10, and Alvi have relaunched this campaign to support these non-profit organizations through the sale of solidarity gift cards that aid the elderly and people with disabilities.
2024-07-28Unimarc
Farmers' Day: Partnership Between Unimarc and INDAP Enables Over 50 Small Farmers to Sell Their Produce in the Supermarket Chain
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.
2024-07-25Unimarc
Unimarc Opens Its First Supermarket in Isla de Maipo
The new store is the third opening of this format this year. With this launch, Unimarc reaches its 292nd location, solidifying its presence in the Metropolitan Region.
2024-07-23Unimarc
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...
2024-07-10SMU
SMU Successfully Places Bonds in Local Market for UF 2,000,000
SMU S.A. 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 amount issued.
2024-07-01Unimarc
Unimarc Launches First Tiered Loyalty Program in the Supermarket Industry
This new tiered program will allow members of Club Unimarc to enjoy exclusive offers and discounts based on their membership level.
2024-06-27Unimarc
Unimarc Opens a New Supermarket in Renca
The new store is the second opening this year. With this launch, Unimarc reaches its 292nd store, solidifying its presence in the community.
2024-06-21Unimarc
Municipalidad de Temuco and Unimarc Implement "Hora Silenciosa" to Support Individuals with Autism
The initiative aims to create a positive shopping experience for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and raise awareness to foster a more inclusive society.
2024-06-05SMU
SMU Highlights Key Environmental Management Initiatives
The company has made significant strides in recycling, food waste reduction, and energy efficiency.
2024-04-25Unimarc
Unimarc.cl and INDAP Strengthen Alliance to Support Small Farmers
The agreement, initiated in 2012, enabled small farmers to market their fruits and vegetables in Unimarc stores.During 2023, Unimarc's purchases from INDAP farmers amounted to 1.25 billion pesos.
2024-05-23Unimarc
Unimarc.cl and Chile Rugby Announce Partnership to Promote Rugby Across the Country
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.
2024-05-13SMU
SMU Maintains EBITDA at Previous Year's Levels, Reaching CLP 67.132 Billion
Quarterly revenues grew by 1% compared to the same period in 2023. The EBITDA margin reaches 9.4%, well above the expected level.
2024-04-25SMU
Annual shareholders' meeting of SMU elects new board of directors for the 2024-2026 period.
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.
2024-04-18Unimarc
Unimarc opens a new supermarket in Huachalalume, Coquimbo region.
The new store is the first opening of the year 2024. With this opening, Unimarc consolidates its presence with 23 operational stores in the region.
2024-04-17SMU
SMU participates in the Forum of Latin American and Caribbean Countries on Sustainable Development
The supermarket chain was part of the conversation panel at the parallel event "Role of the Company and the Private Sector in the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development," organized by IST. The chair of the board, Pilar Dañobeitía, received recognition for her contribution to SDG 5 Gender Equality.
2024-04-03SMU
SMU Receives ISO 50.001 Certification for Implementation of Energy Management System
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.
2024-03-30SMU
Cero desechos: SMU's Strategy to Reduce Over 19 Thousand Tons of Food Waste
With the aim of minimizing food waste as much as possible, the company has developed initiatives that have so far allowed it to rescue more than 19,000 tons of food, impacting thousands of people.
2024-03-28División 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..
2024-03-21Mayorista 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.
2024-03-08División 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...
2023-12-06Alvi
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...
2023-12-01Unimarc, Alvi, S10
SMU closes the year with the opening of three new stores in Estación Central, Independencia and Quilicura, exceeding its goal for 2023.
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...
2023-10-25Club 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...
2023-11-07Super10
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 products...
2023-10-31Alvi
Alvi reinforces its presence in Santiago and opens a new store in Peñalolén
This is store number 33 of Alvi, a subsidiary of SMU with local coverage from the Coquimbo Region to Los Lagos. With...
2023-12-06SMU
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...