R$ 25 Billion: Supermarkets BH Speeds Up and Leaves Competitors Behind

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 16/11/2025 at 18:58

Updated on 16/11/2025 at 18:59

Supermercados BH deve ultrapassar R$ 25 bilhões em faturamento, crescer 17% no ano e ampliar presença com novas lojas

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With Forecast Revenue Above R$ 25 Billion, Supermercados BH Lives Its Strongest Moment, Grows 17% in the Year and Consolidates Expansion with New Stores

Supermercados BH expects to exceed R$ 25 billion in revenue, according to owner Pedro Lourenço, known as Pedrinho. The amount indicates an increase of about 17% compared to last year and confirms the growth rate of the chain.

In 2024, BH reached R$ 21.2 billion. With this result, the company surpassed Grupo Pão de Açúcar in the ranking of Associação Brasileira de Supermercados and took fourth place among the largest supermarket chains in the country.

Accelerated Expansion and New Acquisition

Pedrinho reported that Supermercados BH has already opened 20 stores this year. He explained that this movement is part of the ongoing expansion strategy that the company has maintained in recent years.

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Milestones and Goals of the Chain

The Minas Gerais-based company is approaching its 30th anniversary in 2026. By the end of the current fiscal year, BH is expected to reach 400 stores, a number highlighted by Pedrinho as an important milestone for Minas Gerais and for the group itself.

The entrepreneur stated that he is satisfied with the current moment of the chain. He emphasized that the expansion will continue as opportunities arise, using its own resources to sustain the growth.

Opportunities in the Market

Pedrinho mentioned that Supermercados BH remains vigilant for acquisition opportunities. He clarified that the chain does not have specific plans to buy other companies at the moment.

According to the owner, everything depends on the conditions presented. He reiterated that if favorable opportunities arise, the company is ready to act, as long as they bring benefits to BH.

R$ 25 Billion: Supermarkets BH Speeds Up and Leaves Competitors Behind

With Forecast Revenue Above R$ 25 Billion, Supermercados BH Lives Its Strongest Moment, Grows 17% in the Year and Consolidates Expansion with New Stores

Accelerated Expansion and New Acquisition

Milestones and Goals of the Chain

Opportunities in the Market

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R$ 25 Billion: Supermarkets BH Speeds Up and Leaves Competitors Behind

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