Carrefour has made its exit from Argentina official, and there is already a list of interested parties seeking to acquire part or all of its local operations. The French chain, which has more than 700 points of sale in the country, is currently in the negotiation phase.
Among the potential buyers are names such as Coto, La Anónima, Grupo Dia, and even Chinese supermarkets, each with different strategies to access the available assets.
Who is looking to acquire Carrefour supermarkets
One of the first to show interest was Inverlat, the fund that owns Havanna, which wants to expand its presence in retail. The negotiations are being promoted by representatives of Giovanelli, Pozzoli, and Stanley, the fund's main shareholders.
Coto later joined, considering moving forward in partnership with S+R Gestión. Grupo One, led by Manuel Antelo, also entered the race. The businessman is linked to the arrival of Decathlon, a sporting goods chain that will be located on a site shared with Carrefour in Zona Norte.
La Anónima and Chinese supermarkets also want to participate
La Anónima, with a strong presence in the country's interior, has also shown interest. The company seeks to add new locations in key markets where it already operates.
