MercadoLibre and Assai partner to expand grocery sales in Brazil
MercadoLibre will sell and deliver Assai products in Brazil starting next month. The deal helps the retailer grow sales while cutting new infrastructure costs.
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MercadoLibre, Inc. announced on February 11, 2026, that it will begin selling, storing, and delivering products from the Brazilian food retailer Sendas Distribuidora S.A. on MercadoLibre's e-commerce platform starting in March. This partnership marks a significant expansion for the company into the supermarkets category within Brazil 
BR, which represents its largest market. The move is designed to increase the platform's supermarket and grocery offerings by integrating Assai into its digital ecosystem.
BR, which represents its largest market. The move is designed to increase the platform's supermarket and grocery offerings by integrating Assai into its digital ecosystem.
