Our Opinion

Almacenes Éxito S.A. is on the Cruelty Free Investing list for exploiting animals because they are engaged in the sale of various food products, including meat, dairy, and eggs. As a major retail chain in South America, they offer a wide range of fresh and packaged food items, some of which are derived from animals.

Supporting Evidence:

The company stated in its report that it is involved in the production and commercialization of products from the egg and poultry sector.

“Grupo Éxito represents 3% of the national sales market for the egg category, and despite not being directly involved in the breeding, handling, transportation or transformation processes, it promotes the deepening and continuous improvement of the processes included in the poultry sector, always demonstrating a commitment on animal welfare, quality, safety, the environment, labor rights and the applicable regulations enacted by the National Government and its affiliated organizations.” (Page 1) Read the full document

Company Description

Almacenes Éxito S.A. operates as a retail commerce company in South America. The company operates a chain of retail stores primarily under the Éxito, Carulla, Surtimax, Super Inter, Surti Mayorista, Libertad, Mini Libertad, Devoto, Disco, and Géant brands. Almacenes Éxito S.A. was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Envigado, Colombia. As of January 19, 2024, Almacenes Éxito S.A. operates as a subsidiary of Super Selectos El Salvador.

Company Website: https://www.grupoexito.com.co