Leading Mexican department store chain Grupo Coppel reported plans to invest approximately US$825 million in 2026. The program is expected to include the establishment of 80 new sales locations, remodeling of up to 100 existing stores and distribution centers and upgrades to operational technology and sustainable energy programs. Read the original post (in Spanish) at Retailers.mx.
Chile's Falabella corporate group plans to establish additional Sodimac DIY/home improvement stores and upgrade its financial services offerings in Mexico, the company reported. The Mexico expansion will be part of a US$900 million investment program for Latin America operations in 2026. Read full article here.
Mexican grocery and general merchandise retailer La Comer opened its first store in the southeastern state of Quintana Roo via investment of approximately US$61 million, the company reported. The new sales location becomes the first in the state for La Comer and the company's 91st store in Mexico across its various formats. The move represents a challenge to competitor Chedraui, traditionally a regional grocery and general merchandise leader in Mexico's southeast. Read more (in Spanish) at Just Retail Latam.
The Intercontinental Group of Department Stores (IGDS) will partner with leading Mexican department store chain Liverpool to host the IGDS World Department Store Summit in 2026, the group announced. The event will take place May 19 - 20, 2026 in Mexico City. See the official announcement with full details here.
U.S.-based grocery and general merchandise retailer H-E-B initiated construction of its largest store in 20 years in the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León, the company reported. The new US$44 million sales location will become the largest H-E-B in the state when it opens in 2026. Read the full article in Retailers Magazine (Spanish)