Grupo Gigante, S.A.B. de C.V.
name
Grupo Gigante, S.A.B. de C.V.
id
GIGANTE
summary
Grupo Gigante is a Mexican retail holding company listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange, founded in 1962. Its enterprises include Office Depot, The Home Store, SuperPrecio, and Toks. The company originally operated hypermarkets and supermarkets, which were sold to Soriana in 2008. Grupo Gigante has a rich history, starting from 1923 when its founder, Ángel Losada Gómez, arrived in Mexico from Spain. Over the years, it expanded significantly, opening its first store in 1962 and growing to operate various store formats and partnerships, including with Office Depot and RadioShack. The company diversified its operations, venturing into restaurants and real estate, and underwent several strategic changes, including selling its supermarket stores to Organización Soriana in 2007.
industry
Retail
founded
1962
headquarters
Mexico City, Mexico
key_people
Angel Losada Gómez
products
Stationeries, Home and Fashion Stores, Hard-Discount stores and Restaurants
website
www.gigante.com.mx