Supermarkets Somam R $6.7 billion in losses

The losses of Brazilian supermarkets totaled R $6.7 billion in 2018, a value that corresponds to 1.89% of the sector's gross revenues. The data is part of the 19th loss assessment in the Brazilian supermarket retail, held by the Brazilian Supermarket Association (ABRAS). The result represents a growth of 0.7 percentage point compared to the previous year. According to the research, the main causes of losses are operational breakdown, with 40%, and external theft, 20%. The sections that lead the index are fruits, vegetables and vegetables, with 5.54%, rotisserie, 5.52%, and bakery, 4.12%.