Sandra T. Clare

In 1995, Wal-Mart opened two Supercenters and three Sam's Clubs in Brazil. Many more have opened since, including Todo Dia stores, a neighborhood format designed for its Brazilian customers. In March 2004, the firm expanded by acquiring 118 Bompreço stores and in December 2005 acquired 140 Sonae stores. The company is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Marisa SA engages in retail clothing store chains specialized in women's clothing. The firm also manufactures clothes for male, youth and home accessories. The company was founded by Bernardo Goldfarb in 1948 and is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.

Novonor engages in infrastructure and energy solutions. Its services include engineering and construction, industry, development and operation of infrastructure and energy projects, creating integrated and innovative solutions that serve both its clients and its communities. The company was founded in 1981and is headquartered in Salvador, Brazil.

Part of Solar Refrescos SA, Cia Maranhense de Refrigerantes Coca-Cola is a Brazilian company that makes and distributes soft drinks. The company is based in São Luís, Brazil.

The Hertz Corp. engages in the provision of vehicle rental and leasing services. It operates under the Americas RAC and International RAC segments. The Americas RAC segment includes rental of vehicles and selling value-added services in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The International RAC segment is involved in locations other than those included in the Americas. The company was founded by Walter L. Jacobs in 1918 and is headquartered in Estero, FL.

Ri Happy Brinquedos SA is a holding company, which engages in the wholesale and retail distribution of toys and games. Its selection includes building blocks, action figures, bicycles, plushies, tricycles, and model kits. It also offers electronic games and gaming consoles, as well as educational media, such as books and DVDs. The company was founded by Ricardo Sayon and Roberto Salim Saba in April 1988 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

TriMega Purchasing Association provides office products and services. The firm is a buying group serving office products dealers. It offers production, distribution and marketing of materials and also provides information sharing through networking at national and regional activities and delivery of education at industry events. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.