{"id":213913,"date":"2026-03-31T15:19:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/caputo-meets-with-supermarkets-amid-declining-consumption-and-increasing-pressure-on-municipal-rates\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:19:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:19:25","slug":"caputo-meets-with-supermarkets-amid-declining-consumption-and-increasing-pressure-on-municipal-rates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/caputo-meets-with-supermarkets-amid-declining-consumption-and-increasing-pressure-on-municipal-rates\/","title":{"rendered":"Caputo Meets with Supermarkets Amid Declining Consumption and Increasing Pressure on Municipal Rates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Caputo and the representatives of the supermarkets, in a meeting they held last year<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Meeting Between Caputo and Supermarket Executives<\/h2>\n

In a critical moment for the economy, Minister of Economy Luis Caputo convened key representatives from the supermarket sector to address growing concerns. This meeting, occurring against the backdrop of dwindling mass consumption, aimed to tackle significant issues affecting both retailers and consumers alike. According to the consulting firm Scentia, current trends indicate a troubling decline in mass consumption, highlighting the urgency of the discussion.<\/p>\n

Key Attendees and Their Concerns<\/h2>\n

The meeting included high-profile executives from major chains. Among the participants were Juan Vasco Mart\u00ednez, Executive Director of the United Supermarkets Association (ASU), Nicol\u00e1s and Federico Braun from La An\u00f3nima, Juan Quiroga from Changom\u00e1s, Nestor Sist from Carrefour, Agust\u00edn Ibero from D\u00eda, Alejandro Arruiz from Cencosud, and Rodolfo Bava from Coto. It\u2019s noteworthy that this was not Caputo\u2019s first interaction with the sector; the owner of Coto, Alfredo Coto, had previously met with the Minister, indicating the persistent nature of these challenges.<\/p>\n

Rising Municipal Rates: A Major Concern<\/h2>\n

A major topic of discussion was the escalating municipal rates that supermarkets are facing. Caputo disclosed that his discussions revealed deep discontent over these high fees, which many retailers argue are unjustifiable and detrimental. He emphasized, \u201cRates that harm the sector and of course consumers,\u201d clearly signaling how these financial burdens could translate to higher costs for everyday shoppers.<\/p>\n

Some municipalities were highlighted, including:<\/p>\n