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    Soriana

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    "La de todos los Mexicanos"

    Founded 1905 Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
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    About

    The brand traces its lineage to 1905 when Pascual Borque launched a fabric sales business named La Soriana in Torreón, Coahuila. This textile origin evolved into a major retail force that officially listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange in 1987 under the ticker symbol SORIANA. The company operates from its headquarters in Monterrey, Nuevo León, managing a network of more than 824 stores that serve communities across the entire country.

    Soriana competes directly with Walmart de México and Chedraui through a diverse portfolio including Hiper Soriana hypermarkets, standard supermarkets, and Soriana Express convenience locations. Recent strategic moves include a partnership with Uber Eats for grocery delivery and a 2025 collaboration with XCharge and FAZT to install fast electric vehicle charging stations at select sites in Monterrey.

    Financial stability required significant restructuring in June 2023 when Banco Galicia took over a US$165 million offering to support the retailer's debt structure. The company also engaged in high-profile design projects, such as a 2021 showcase of seating by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina and a 2025 denim-themed update to its iconic lounge chair.

    Products & Sub-brands

    Hiper SorianaSoriana SupermercadoSoriana ExpressSoriana FarmaciaSoriana Online

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who owns Soriana?
    Soriana is a publicly traded company listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV: SORIANA/B). While historically founded by the Borque family, it is now owned by public shareholders, with significant institutional investment following its 2023 debt restructuring led by Banco Galicia.
    Is Soriana still in business?
    Yes, Soriana is actively operating and expanding. As of 2025-2026, the company continues to run over 824 stores across Mexico, recently launching EV charging stations and maintaining active online delivery services via partners like Uber Eats.
    What is Soriana vs. Walmart in Mexico?
    Soriana is the second-largest retailer in Mexico after Walmart de México (Walmex). While Walmart dominates the market with a larger number of stores and higher total revenue, Soriana holds a strong regional foothold, particularly in northern Mexico, and differentiates itself with its 'La de todos los Mexicanos' community-focused branding.
    Does Soriana offer free Wi-Fi in stores?
    Yes, Soriana provides free Wi-Fi in all its stores to enhance the customer experience. This initiative, launched in 2018, allows shoppers to browse the internet while visiting their local supermarket or hypermarket locations.
    How much is Soriana worth?
    As a public company, Soriana's valuation fluctuates with stock market performance. Following a US$165 million debt restructuring in 2023, the company stabilized its finances; however, exact current market capitalization requires checking real-time BMV data, as it is not a fixed figure.

    Keywords

    Mexican grocery chainretailsupermarketMonterreypublicly tradedhypermarketBanco Galiciaelectric vehicle charging

    Sources

    Historia Organización SorianaWikipediaLatin LawyerChargedEVsMexico News Daily

    Company Info

    Founded
    1905
    Founder
    Pascual Borque
    Headquarters
    Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
    Industry
    Retail
    Parent Company
    Organización Soriana, S.A.B. de C.V.
    Stock Ticker
    SORIANA (BMV)
    Store Count
    824+
    Debt Restructuring
    June 2023
    Design Collaboration
    Cassina (2021)

    Official Website

    www.soriana.com/

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