Supermarkets speed up in February

In February, sales of Brazilian supermarkets recorded high of 2.05% in relation to same month of 2018. Year to date, the growth of 2.51%, in comparison with the same period of the previous year. However, compared to January, the industry introduced drop-5.12%. The data are from the Brazilian Association of Supermarkets (Open). In the month, the basket of Abrasmercado products surged from 2.12%, from R to R $465.57 $475.44. In the past 12 months, the basket increased 7.35%. In the year, the entity provides high of 3% in sales.