FORM 6-K
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Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
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For the month of September, 2008
Brazilian
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Av. Brigadeiro Luiz Antonio,
3126 São Paulo,
SP 01402-901
Brazil
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| August/08 – Same-store gross sales record growth of 13.8% |
São Paulo, Brazil, September 15, 2008. Grupo Pão de Açúcar [NYSE: CBD; BOVESPA: PCAR4 (PN)] announces its August 2008 sales performance (unaudited preliminary figures). The information presented below was calculated based on consolidated figures and in Reais, in accordance with Brazilian Corporate Law.
In August, Grupo Pão de Açúcar’s gross sales totaled R$ 1,739.8 million, 25.4% up year-on-year, while net sales increased by 29.1% to R$ 1,513.9 million.
In the same-store concept, gross sales moved up 13.8% y-o-y and net sales by 17.1% . Three factors contributed to this improved performance: (i) the calendar effect (one Saturday and Sunday more when compared to the same month last year), which had a positive impact of around 200 bps; (ii) the campaign to celebrate the Group’s 60th anniversary, which began on August 28 with an all-store series of exclusive offers in an innovative format, including non-food products, which fueled end-of-month sales; and (iii) an increase in the number of customers and in the average ticket, even without the calendar effect.
Also under the same-store concept, food sales increased by 12.5% y-o-y, with both the grocery and perishable categories recording double-digit growth. Non-food sales moved up 17.9% y-o-y, led by general merchandise, electronics and textiles.
All formats posted a positive performance, led by Extra, CompreBem and Extra-Eletro, all of which recorded growth above the Company average.
| Note: Same-store sales figures include only those stores with at least 12 months of operations. | GRUPO PÃO DE AÇÚCAR | |
| Since November 2007, the "total stores" concept has included Assai's sales. | Daniela Sabbag | |
| Investor Relations | ||
| Statements included in this report regarding the Company’s business prospects, the outlook for operating and financial results, and referring to the Company’s growth potential are merely projections and were based on Management’s expectations regarding the Company’s future. These projections are highly dependent on market changes and the performance of Brazil’s economy, the industry and the international markets and are, therefore, subject to change. | ||
| Phone: + 55 (11) 3886-0421 | ||
| Fax: + 55 (11) 3884-2677 | ||
| E-mail: gpa.ri@grupopaodeacucar.com.br | ||
| Website: www.gpari.com.br/eng |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| COMPANHIA BRASILEIRA DE DISTRIBUIÇÃO | ||
| Date: September 15, 2008 | By: /s/ Enéas César Pestana Neto Name: Enéas César Pestana Neto Title: Administrative Director | |
| By: /s/ Daniela Sabbag Name: Daniela Sabbag Title: Investor Relations Officer |
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