Carulla

Carulla is a Colombian supermarket chain owned by Grupo Éxito and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.

It currently considers its destination categories to be fruits and vegetables, meats, spirits and liquors, and bakery products.

In 2000 it merged with Almacenes Vivero supermarket chain based in Barranquilla, its then-rival which was most prevalent on the Atlantic coast.

[1] As of 2006 Carulla Vivero was acquired by Almacenes Exito the largest supermarket company in Colombia, which is and owned by French retailer Groupe Casino.

The Carulla brand will continue to exist after the merger since it has over 100 years of history and holds a strong market participation in Bogota, Medellin, Cartagena, and Barranquilla.