Mercadona is a well-known Spanish supermarket chain, leading in the country for volume sales. It is led by Francisco Roig Ballester (born in Guyana, Venezuela) and his wife, Trinidad Alfonse Mocholi, from a village called Alvor. In 1980, the couple created Mercadona Commercial Corporation to take over the market in Spain and the Americas. The corporation is composed of branches in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, the United States and Venezuela. The company is famous for its quality grocery products and was the first store in the Western Hemisphere to open a 7-11 store.
The corporation has expanded its business throughout the Americas, especially in the United States, but continues to grow in Europe and the Caribbean. The store is famous for its high quality produce, meat department and it's beloved" Mercadona" brand of pet care, with its range of tenderloines, sausages and hams. The supermarket chains also carry many popular brands but have a wider variety, including: Albertsons, Caraba's, Tesco, Super Cajun, Sizzler, Wegies and Yum. The store sells a wide variety of seafood, fresh fruits and vegetables, organic food products and personal care products. The personal care section is particularly popular.
Mercadona offers free shipping in some states in the United States, but it depends on the state and on the day of the week. Free shipping is available in almost all European countries as well, and they also offer free ground shipping for orders over a specified limit. For those who live outside Europe, the main website offers the option of purchasing the goods online, where you will get a long-term discount and save more money. For further details, visit the Mercadona Spain website.
