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A recent earthquake in Colombia prompted Jerónimo Martins to close about 200 Ara stores in the affected region.

Following a significant earthquake in Colombia, the Portuguese retail group Jerónimo Martins temporarily closed around 200 of its Ara stores as a safety precaution. The closure was directly related to the earthquake's impact, with the company prioritizing customer and staff safety. Despite this disruption, Jerónimo Martins reported record revenue sales averaging €101 million per day, although profits have decreased.