Hipermercado Géant
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Hipermercado Géant is one of Uruguay's better known companies, and arguably that nation's most well known supermarket. Hipermercado Géant is part of the Géant international conglomerate of international stores.
[edit] History
Hipermercado Géant traces its history back to the 19th century, when Groupe Casino was formed in France, in 1898. In 1901, Groupe Casino became officially incorporated as a company.
On September 29, 1999, Hipermercado Géant Uruguay opened its first branch in that South American country, initially employing 900 persons. Hipermercado Géant has become one of the largest employers in Uruguay, having expanded their locations nationwide. In 2001, Hipermercado Géant joined the rest of the Géant companies around the world to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Gropue Casisno's registration as a company in France.
According to company numbers, Hipermercado Géant receives about $30,000,000 dollars in yearly earnings.