Type: Public
On the web: http://ri.lasa.com.br

One of Brazil's largest nonfood retailers, Lojas Americanas operates about 540 discount department stores offering apparel, household and beauty products, CDs, toys, and chocolates and candies in some two dozen states and in the Federal District. The Brazilian retailer also has a strong online presence through its three websites (Americanas.com, Shoptime, and Submarino) and on television. The company also operates the Blockbustervideo store franchise in Brazil. Its financial services subsidiary, FAI, offers personal loans and credit cards to shoppers in its stores. Founded in 1929 by four Americans, Lojas Americanas began as a single discount store in Rio de Janeiro.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $5,731.2M
One year growth: 20.3%
Net income: $185.3M
Income growth: 113.3%

Officers:
Chairman: Carlos A. Sicupira
Director Superintendent, and Board Member: Miguel Gutierrez
Investor Relations and Financial Superintendent: Murilo Corrêa

Competitors:
Brasileira de Distribuição
Lojas Renner
Wal-Mart Brazil

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