Disco is an Argentine supermarket chain. It is one of many supermarket chains part of the Chilean retail conglomerate Cencosud, after it was acquired from the Dutch retailer Ahold in 2004.[2] In Argentina, Cencosud also owns the upscale hypermarket chain Jumbo and the budget oriented supermarket chain Vea.
As of, Disco had 76 stores distributed in Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Santa Fe provinces.
History
Supermercados Disco opened its first store in 1961 on Centenario Avenue in San Isidro, Buenos Aires.[3] In 1967, a Uruguayan family bought 50% of the Argentine brand's stock, increasing their interest to 100% in 1981. The Uruguayans retained ownership of Disco until 1984.[4]