Price adjustment is new concern from the Sugar Loaf

Past the chaos generated by the Teamsters ' walkout, the Grupo Pão de Açúcar (GPA) is with the standard supply 70% to 80% in their shops and, until Tuesday (5/6), the problem must be solved in 100% of the units. The company is concerned now with the price adjustments of the suppliers of poultry, dairy products and toiletries and cleaning. "There are product categories in the off season, which generates price pressure, and there is also a movement of suppliers who felt increased costs in dollars. In this scenario, there are still the effects of the strike. Then we will be more strict in the negotiations, choosing suppliers who understand the time and difficulties, and seeking suppliers that can hold prices, "says Jorge Feisal. Executive Director of Multivarejo, which includes the Pão de Açúcar and Extra flags. According to the Executive, if the company note increases that don't make sense, will buy smaller volumes to meet short deadlines to seek better alternatives. Feisal is keen to point out that the management of the new CEO Peter Estermann there is great openness for exchanging information with suppliers. "We were very close to them during the strike. We use our trucks to remove goods in industries, to facilitate the work of everyone. There are good commercial relations with them and we are able to know whether requests to increase make sense or if there are exaggerations, "says the Director.