Chedraui Announces Expansion Plan in Mexico: How Many Stores Will It Open in 2026?

Chedraui, one of the country’s leading self-service retail chains, has announced its ambitious expansion plan for 2026, with projections to surpass the number of stores opened by the group in previous years. This figure will also exceed its record of 142 openings registered in 2025, reflecting the company’s robust growth strategy despite the economic and social challenges of the environment. The investment will primarily focus on a specific brand format, a proximity store model that has proven successful and highly demanded in the Mexican market.

How Many New Stores Will Chedraui Open in Mexico in 2026?

Thus, Chedraui will open a total of 147 new self-service stores, according to the 2026 Results Guide, presented on January 12 at the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV). The expansion will be led by its renowned “Supercito” format, with 130 new stores under this model during 2026, maintaining the same number of openings anticipated in the 2025 projections.

In addition to the 130 Supercito stores, Chedraui plans to open in 2026:

• 9 Chedraui Stores
• 7 Súper Chedraui Stores
• 1 Arteli store

In total, the chain is expected to close the year with 830 stores in Mexico, a significant increase from the 683 units with which it concluded 2025.

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Supercito, Chedraui’s Format with the Largest Presence

Supercito is a proximity store format, approximately 300 square meters in size, designed to meet the daily needs of consumers in urban areas. This type of establishment focuses on offering a carefully curated selection of products, with a special emphasis on frequently purchased items, facilitating quick and accessible shopping for customers.

Currently, the Supercito format has the largest presence in Chedraui’s portfolio, with a total of 335 stores, followed by:

• Chedraui Stores with 218 establishments
• Súper Chedraui, with 85 stores
• Arteli Stores, with 37 stores
• Súper Che, with 8 establishments

This expansion model centered on Supercito responds to the high demand for small, accessible stores that allow customers to make everyday purchases quickly and conveniently.

What’s Next Financially for Chedraui?

Despite challenges stemming from an uncertain economic environment, Chedraui maintains positive expectations for 2026. Arturo Vasconcelos, Deputy CEO of Chedraui, emphasized that the company anticipates better performance during the first quarter of this year compared to 2025, projecting total sales growth of between 8.0% and 9.0%, surpassing the 7.5% recorded in the previous year.

However, rising labor costs, partly due to the increase in the minimum wage, and more restrictive immigration policies in the United States remain significant challenges for the company, especially during the first half of the year. Despite these factors, the expansion and improved profitability are expected to contribute to the chain’s sustained growth, reinforcing its competitive position in the Mexican market. With the plan to open 147 new stores, the company is positioning itself to capitalize on opportunities in the self-service market and further consolidate its role as a key player in the sector.

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