• Almacenes Éxito management held a 2Q26 Q&A session attended by CEO Carlos Calleja, CFO Fernando Carbajal, investors, and analysts.
• Argentina retail operations were transferred to partners led by La Anónima; former stores and a distribution center add more than 140,000 sq. m. to leasable area.
• Real estate in Argentina generated about USD 5 million-USD 6 million net profit, versus more than USD 25 million of country losses over two years.
• First-stage Argentina plan targets roughly USD 30 million of investment over 18-24 months to upgrade 14 shopping centers; later GLA could rise to 340,000-350,000 sq. m.
• La Anónima is rebranding the Argentine stores under its own banner; a second partner is also switching branding at the Resistencia location.
• Colombia earthquake damage assessments remain ongoing; reconstruction timing described as reasonable, with insurer coordination, without a quantified loss estimate.
• Colombia remodeling pipeline totals about 28 projects for 2026; Arkitect.com relaunch cited as a key digital growth lever.
• Viva Suba in Bogotá is slated to finish in 1Q28; commercial leasing runs above 70%, with tenant brands not yet disclosed.
• Uruguay retail strategy stays intact; a mixed-use real estate project carries an estimated USD 180 million investment, with completion targeted in 2029.

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