Assaí, a major Brazilian retailer, has announced changes to its financial and expansion plans for 2025 and 2026. The company will open fewer new stores next year to reduce its financial leverage. This decision follows the approval of Assaí’s 2025 strategic plan by its Board of Directors. The company considered recent increases in the Selic […]
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