Overview
- Mall operator IRSA says the DOT Shopping store will operate only until March and will be replaced by an entertainment concept.
- Industry sources say the company is considering offers for its Argentina unit, while it refocuses operations in the interior and reduces its presence from nine to eight provinces after the DOT exit.
- Opened in 2023 in a former Walmart space, the 1,800‑square‑meter Fresh Market required about US$3 million and centered on premium fresh, in‑house prepared foods.
- After Casino’s regional retreat, Grupo Calleja took control in early 2024 and has since pursued restructuring that includes downsizing, layoffs and union disputes in Misiones, San Juan and Mendoza.
- Sector data show a fragile backdrop, with NielsenIQ reporting a weak 2025 recovery and Indec citing a 2.8% year‑on‑year drop in November supermarket sales and a 3.8% monthly decline.