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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 Blockbustervideo 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.
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Rua Sacadura Cabral, 102 Saúde
20081-902 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
| | Phone: | +55-21-2206-6556 | | Fax: | +55-21-2206-6898 |
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| Financial
Highlights | | Fiscal Year End: | December | | Revenue (2008): | 1645.90 M | | Employees (2008): | 12,000 |
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Key People
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Chairman:
Carlos Alberto da Veiga Sicupira
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Director Superintendent, and Board Member:
Miguel Gutierrez
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Investor Relations and Financial Superintendent:
Murilo Corrêa
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