Brazil · Retail
Key Facts
—Cost Advantage In-store pharmacies share rent, security, and utilities with the supermarket, slashing fixed costs by roughly 40% compared to standalone drugstores.
—Expansion Plan After a 25-unit pilot in São Paulo through 2026, Assaí has identified potential to open more than 250 pharmacies across its nationwide network.
—Margin Boost Pharmacy gross margins exceed food retail margins, promising a lift to Assaí’s overall profitability once the pharmaceutical business gains scale.
