Zaffari Group Advances São Paulo Expansion, Overcoming Pastelaria Relocation Challenge
Zaffari Group secures deal to expand Bourbon Shopping in São Paulo, overcoming relocation resistance by longstanding Pastelaria Brasileira, while Brazil’s economic indicators signal potential interest rate cuts.
- • Zaffari Group plans significant expansion of Bourbon Shopping with over R$ 1 billion in investments until 2027.
- • Pastelaria Brasileira, a local São Paulo icon near Allianz Parque, resisted relocation but will expand by 30% on-site.
- • Expansion projects include redevelopments in São Paulo’s metropolitan region, aiming to start construction in 2026.
- • Economic indicators suggest declining inflation expectations and possible interest rate cuts, with the stock market at record highs.
- • Petrobras announced R$ 12.16 billion in dividends, supporting recent market gains.
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The Zaffari Group is pushing forward with its ambitious expansion plans in São Paulo despite initial challenges involving a local icon, Pastelaria Brasileira. Founded in 1975 and a beloved meeting spot for Palmeiras fans near Allianz Parque, the pastelaria stood as a hurdle to Zaffari's plans to expand Bourbon Shopping by acquiring the entire block. The owners, Zezito, Liberato, and Alvacir, resisted relocation. Ultimately, a deal was struck allowing Pastelaria Brasileira to stay and increase its space by about 30%, promising to boost customer traffic.
Zaffari, celebrating its 90th anniversary, has earmarked over R$ 1 billion in investments until 2027, which includes new commercial ventures across the São Paulo metropolitan area, such as redeveloping the old Carrefour space at Shopping Center Norte and launching a wholesale project in Taboão da Serra. The expansion project is currently in the study phase, with construction slated to begin in 2026, as noted by Cláudio Zaffari.
Simultaneously, Brazil's economic landscape is being shaped by important indicators influencing Central Bank decisions. Inflation expectations are trending downward, heightening the possibility of interest rate cuts in December, per the Focus bulletin. Upcoming releases of October’s inflation data and consumer activity reports will further impact market sentiment. The Brazilian stock market recently hit a record high, buoyed by strong corporate earnings and positive performances from companies like Petrobras, which announced R$ 12.16 billion in dividends.
Together, these developments reflect a dynamic phase for business investments and economic policy in Brazil, underlining both local corporate growth and the broader financial environment impacting such expansions.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.