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rush to open in-store pharmacies after landmark law

approval - Valor Econômico. Following the enactment of Law 15.357/2026 in late

March, which authorizes full pharmacies inside supermarkets and cash-and-carry stores,

major food retailers are moving quickly into the segment. Assaí plans to open 25 pilot

stores by December 2026 under its "Mundo Saúde" project, with potential expansion to

over 250 of its 300 units, while Cencosud Brasil will replicate its Chilean model by

integrating pharmacies into Prezunic and Giga Atacado locations.

• Luxury hotels shift focus to Latin American travelers as geopolitical risks drive

diversification - Valor Econômico. Global luxury hotel groups are targeting Latin

America, especially Brazil, as wealth grows and the region’s elite seek personalized,

authentic experiences. Preferred Hotels (an association of independent luxury hotels)

saw a 43% yoy jump in Brazilian bookings abroad during 4M26, and domestic sales at

its 5 Brazilian members rose 85% yoy in the period. The luxury travel market is projected

to grow 8.5% annually to US$3.04tn by 2033, with Latin America accounting for 8.4%

of global luxury hotel revenue in 2025, and younger travelers (21–30) are expected to

drive future growth.

• Swatch suspends Royal Pop launch after crowds overwhelm stores and malls -

Bloomberg. The Swatch x Audemars Piguet Royal Pop pocket watch, priced at US$400–

420, drew massive crowds and forced store closures in Dubai, the UK, France, and

Singapore due to safety concerns, with similar scenes worldwide as buyers queued for the

pop art-inspired piece. The launch’s viral impact underscores luxury’s reliance on bold,