Our Opinion

Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao is on the Cruelty Free Investing list for exploiting animals because the company sells food products made from meat and dairy products.

Supporting Evidence:

The following report cites that, “Many of company’s stores feature specialty areas such as perishables, baked goods,  wine, ready-to-eat dishes, meat, cheese and seafood departments.” (Page 20) Read the full document.

Company Description

Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição engages in the retail of food, clothing, home appliances and other products through its chain of hypermarkets and supermarkets. It operates though the following segments: Retail, Home Appliances, Cash & Carry, and Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce). The Retail segment includes the banners Pão de Açúcar, Minuto Pão de Açúcar, Extra Hiper and Supermercado, Minimercado, Posto and Drogaria Extra, and GPA Malls & Properties. The Home Appliances segment covers the banners Ponto Frio and Casas Bahia. The Cash & Carry segment consist the brand ASSAÍ. The E-commerce segment offers e-commerce operations through the websites, including www.pontofrio.com.br; www.extra.com.br; www.casasbahia.com.br; www.barateiro.com.br, www.partiuviagens.com.br and www.cdiscount.com.br. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. [Source: MarketWatch]

Company Website: http://www.gpari.com.br