Lojas Americanas S.A. · Rio de Janeiro Brazil ·(Sao Paulo: LAME3)
Company Description
Phone: +55-21-2206-6556
Fax: +55-21-2206-6898
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This link will open in a new window One of Brazil's largest nonfood retailers, Lojas Americanas operates about 470 discount department stores offering apparel, household and beauty products, CDs, toys, and chocolates and candies more than 20 states and in the Federal District. The Brazilian retailer also has a strong online presence through its three Web sites (Americanas.com, Shoptime, and Submarino) and on television. The company also operates the Blockbuster video store franchise in Brazil. Its financial services subsidiary, FAI, offers personal loans and credit cards to shoppers in its stores. Founded in 1929 by four Americans, Lojas Americanas began as a single discount store in Rio de Janeiro. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Lojas Americanas S.A. Financials
| Company Type | Public - Sao Paulo: LAME3 Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $2,960.2 |
| Employees | 12,000 |
Lojas Americanas S.A. Executives
13 executives listed for Lojas Americanas S.A.'s Rio de Janeiro, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Carlos da Veiga Sicupira | Network |
| Director Superintendent, and Board Member | Miguel Gutierrez | Network |
| Investor Relations Director, Executive Director (CFO) | Roberto Martins de Souza | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Lojas Americanas S.A.
Demand is driven by consumer income and demographics. The profitability of individual companies depends on the correct assessment of repayment likelihood and effective collections activities. Large companies have an advantage in the ability to manage large portfolios of mortgage, auto, and credit card loans through sophisticated computer risk modeling. Small companies can compete effectively in the cash lending or sales finance segments, where a local or neighborhood presence is highly effective. The industry is capital-intensive; annual revenue per worker is about $430,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Lojas Americanas S.A. Competitors
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