This chain of stores was founded in Sao Paulo in 1986. They are a home appliance and electronics…read moreretailer today, but the company started as an authorized Yamaha dealer, but from 1991 it entered retail. In Brazil, it has more than one hundred stores. This particular store is located in the Manaira Shopping Mall. It is large, nicely decorated and well-stocked with items from such manufacturers as KitchenAid, Samsung, Apple, Panasonic, LG, Electrolux and other quality brands. They also operate a website, offer delivery or in-store pick-up of any items you might buy. Their prices are very competitive and many times, they offer the lowest price (*their website's prices are lower than in-store on almost all products), so when I am in the market for high-quality home appliances, I shop here (but buy online).

Riachuelo is a national department store in Brazil, with over 300 stores and thousands of employees…read morenationwide, selling mostly clothing (their own brands and other brands, including Versace, Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld)--men's, women's & children's; housewares, beauty products/perfumes and other stuff. This particular Riachuelo (also known as RCHLO in their commercials and ads) is pretty neat and well-kept. Sales staff here are generally helpful. In all, this is a store worth stopping into when in a mall in Brazil.

Riachuelo is a national department store in Brazil, with over 300 stores and thousands of employees…read morenationwide, selling mostly clothing (their own brands and other brands, including Versace, Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld)--men's, women's & children's; housewares, beauty products/perfumes and other stuff. This particular Riachuelo (also known as RCHLO in their commercials and ads) is pretty neat and well-kept. Sales staff here are generally helpful. In all, this is a store worth stopping into when in a mall in Brazil.

This company is the second biggest cosmetic company in Brazil and the largest cosmetic franchise in…read morethe world. They have over 4 thousand stores in 12 countries, including the USA. This particular shop is located inside the Manaira Shopping Mall. It's well-stocked and staff are friendly and attentive. Their products include body care, facial care, sun care, makeup, deodorizing colognes, deodorants, soaps and shampoos. They also sell gift sets for men and women that make good stocking stuffers at Christmastime. You're not going to find any perfumes or colognes in this store other than their own, so keep that in mind.

This company is the second biggest cosmetic company in Brazil and the largest cosmetic franchise in…read morethe world. They have over 4 thousand stores in 12 countries, including the USA. This particular shop is located inside the Manaira Shopping Mall. It's well-stocked and staff are friendly and attentive. Their products include body care, facial care, sun care, makeup, deodorizing colognes, deodorants, soaps and shampoos. They also sell gift sets for men and women that make good stocking stuffers at Christmastime. You're not going to find any perfumes or colognes in this store other than their own, so keep that in mind.

Also known as Lojas Renner (which just means Renner Stores) is the largest department store chain…read morein Brazil with 338 stores throughout the country; they also have stores located in Uruguay & are opening in Argentina too. JC Penney owned a controlling share of this company from 1998 until 2005. The quality & types of clothing and merchandise you find here are similar to what you'd find in a JC Penney in the USA. Reasonable prices and large selection are what you'll find here. There are always lots of sales people around, so if you need help, it' there.

Also known as Lojas Renner (which just means Renner Stores) is the largest department store chain…read morein Brazil with 338 stores throughout the country; they also have stores located in Uruguay & are opening in Argentina too. JC Penney owned a controlling share of this company from 1998 until 2005. The quality & types of clothing and merchandise you find here are similar to what you'd find in a JC Penney in the USA. Reasonable prices and large selection are what you'll find here. There are always lots of sales people around, so if you need help, it' there. This one is located in Mag Shopping Mall, right on the beach, and it's a beautiful location.

"If it's made out of plastic, you can find it here" could be their motto. To be fair, while they…read moredo sell an awful lot of stuff made of plastic, they also sell lots of inexpensive items for around the house, from kitchenware (pots, pans etc.), to glassware, dishes, utensils; stationery and school supplies, home decorations, patio furniture and on & on. The store really needs some TLC--it looks kinda sloppy and disheveled. It's also really hard to find anybody who works there when you're roaming around the store. On the positive side, the prices are OK, and the selection is pretty big (even if it's not the highest quality stuff out there, sometimes it's what you need).