# Brazilian industrial and retail sector expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-industrial-and-retail-sector-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-28T19:09:30.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Brazilian industrial and retail companies are pursuing various expansion strategies across different sectors.

In the manufacturing and industrial sector, La Moda has opened a 4,200 m² logistics pavilion in Criciúma to support a projected 48% production increase by 2030. Simultaneously, the municipality of Serrinha is attempting to attract investment from Bracol, a safety footwear manufacturer with an annual capacity of 15 million pairs.

In the retail and luxury sectors, the athleisure brand ACE has opened a second store in São Paulo as part of a plan to expand into Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte. Additionally, the design firm Braccino has launched a new ‘Champagne Gold’ finish for kitchen and bathroom solutions to support its national expansion following a recent opening in Rio de Janeiro.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Brazilian premium brands ACE and Braccino announce expansions

Brazilian premium brands ACE and Braccino are expanding their market presence through new retail locations and high-end product launches in the fashion and interior design sectors.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-premium-brands-ace-and-braccino-announce-expansions

### 2026-08-13: Brazilian industrial firms La Moda and Bracol pursue expansion

Brazilian companies La Moda and Bracol are pursuing major expansions, with La Moda opening a new logistics hub in Criciúma and Bracol being courted for new operations in Serrinha.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-industrial-firms-la-moda-and-bracol-pursue-expansion

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