Calimax facts for kids
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| Private | |
| Industry | Supermarket, Grocery |
| Founded | 1939 in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |
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Number of locations
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117 |
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Number of employees
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6,000 |
Calimax is a well-known grocery store chain in Mexico. It has many stores in the states of Baja California and Sonora. The company started in the city of Tijuana, Baja California, way back in 1939. Tijuana is still where Calimax has its main office today.
Calimax has grown a lot since it began. It now has 117 locations across several cities in Baja California and Sonora. This makes it a very important company for people living in those areas.
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Where to Find Calimax Stores
Calimax has many stores where people can buy food and other things. The company has 117 stores in different cities. Here are some of the cities where you can find a Calimax store:
- Tijuana, Baja California—52 stores
- Playas de Rosarito, Baja California—3 stores
- Tecate, Baja California—3 stores
- Mexicali, Baja California—17 stores
- Ensenada, Baja California—18 stores
- San Felipe, Baja California—1 store
- San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora—3 stores
How Calimax Works
Calimax works with another company called Smart & Final Inc. This is a special partnership that helps both companies. Calimax is an independent company, meaning it runs its own business.
Moving Products Around
Calimax has its own way of moving products from one place to another. It has a large transportation system. The company also has a very big distribution center in Northern Mexico. This center helps manage thousands of products from different suppliers. These suppliers are from both Mexico and the USA.
The Calimax distribution center is one of the most modern in Mexico. It helps the company plan how to grow and open more stores. Calimax uses a fleet of over 200 trucks. These trucks deliver fresh products to each store every day.
Fresh Meat Products
Calimax also has a modern plant where they process meat. This plant helps make sure that all the meat products sold in their stores are fresh and of good quality. This is important for keeping customers happy and healthy.
External links
- calimax.com.mx
See also
In Spanish: Calimax para niños
