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The Brazilian Pet Shop Industry Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 29, 2008
Known as “pet shops” (in English), these small businesses are amongst the most successful in Brazil. Dogs are popular pets and are often treated like children: owners buy them outfits, shoes, fancy collars, and doggie beds. Also, since Brazilians are very concerned about personal hygiene, they also keep their dogs very clean, often bringing them…
Brazil Business News Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 8, 2008
The international media is chock full of business and development news about Brazil. Let’s take a look: Brazil Governor Proposes New Rio-Sao Paulo Highway, Forbes Lula Wets His Hands in Brazil’s New Oil Wealth, Reuters Brazil Declines OPEC Invitation, BBC Brazil’s Real Falls Most in Seven Months on Global Slowdown, Bloomberg Lifted by the Consumer…
Wal-mart to Expand Brazilian Operation Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 14, 2008
The North American Wal-mart corporation first set up shop in Brazil in 1995, and since has established 318 stores throughout the country. It currently employs 70,000 people, and with its new plan, will employ 9,000 more. Wal-mart Americas CEO Craig Herket met with President Lula this week in Brasilia, where they discussed Wal-mart’s plan…