Supermarkets design revenue of R $33 billion

Missing just over a month to 2018 is over, but the Gaucho Association of Supermarkets (Agas) you can measure the strength of the sector in the economy of Rio Grande do Sul during the year. More than 4600 supermarkets in the State will move the equivalent of 7% of the gross domestic product (GDP) of Rio Grande do Sul. The billing is estimated at R $33 billion. According to the President of the Agas, Antonio Cesa Long, the sector is the first to feel the effects of the crisis, but is also the segment of the economy that barely slows down in periods of lower consumption. "The consumer ends up opting for other brands, fracionando the purchase, and even changing habits. What we get now is a movement that makes us optimistic. The next year should be even better, "designs. The billing of the supermarkets Gauchos corresponds to 41% of all revenue generated by the segment in the three Southern States. The percentage shows the importance of the sector, which is formed in your most by small and medium-sized enterprises. "Currently, 50% of sales occur in medium and small establishments. Is a very important sector for the economy, which the State employs 97000 workers. " Among the major challenges singled out by the President of the Agas is the reduction of the cost of the State, passing through the reduction of tax rates on basic products, such as hygiene and cleaning items. Even being considered of basic need, they have a high tax burden. "We are optimistic about the new Governments, who were elected from the proposals presented. We're going to wait and believe, especially in projects to reduce the tax burden, "says.