Jerónimo Martins

Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. is a Portuguese multinational corporate group specializing in food distribution and specialised retail, with over 230 years of expertise in the food sector. It operates more than 6,100 stores across Portugal, Poland, Colombia, Slovakia, Czechia, and Morocco, serving millions of consumers with quality food at competitive prices. Food distribution constitutes over 98% of its consolidated sales, led by flagship chains such as Biedronka, Poland's largest discount store network; Pingo Doce, Portugal's leading supermarket chain; Recheio cash-and-carry outlets in Portugal; and Ara neighbourhood stores in Colombia. In specialised retail, it manages Hebe health and beauty stores in Poland (expanding to Czechia and Slovakia), Jeronymo coffee shops, and Hussel chocolate and confectionery outlets in Portugal. The group also invests in agribusiness for sustainable supply chains in Portugal and Morocco. As a key player in European and Latin American retail markets, Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A. holds market leadership positions, particularly in Poland and Portugal, driving significant sales growth as evidenced by €33.5 billion in 2024.