Minas Gerais supermarket sector shows growth and strong retail performance

The supermarket sector in Minas Gerais has shown consistent growth. According to the Minas Gerais Supermarket Association (Amis), the state's household consumption index saw an average expansion of 3.12% between January and August. Comparing August of this year to the same period last year, the sector grew by 3.24%, while a 0.58% increase was noted compared to July.

In the Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba regions, three companies have secured positions among the largest retailers in the state according to the Retail Think Tank (IRTT) TOP 300 Brazilian Retail Ranking. These companies—Grupo Martins, Super Maxi, and Supermercado Bernardão—combined for approximately R$ 13.5 billion in sales during 2025.

Grupo Martins, which operates the Smart Supermarkets network, recorded R$ 11.811 billion in sales, a 15% increase over 2024. Super Maxi reported a revenue of R$ 1.026 billion, a 9.19% rise from the previous year, and has announced R$ 70 million in planned investments for Uberlândia. Supermercado Bernardão, based in Patrocínio, recorded R$ 678 million in sales.