After 30 years, one of Argentina’s largest supermarkets closed

The consumer crisis and high operating costs forced the company to permanently close its shutters, affecting dozens of workers.

12/22/2025 – 8:46 a.m

In the heart of the city, the end of an era was taking shape Suburbs of Buenos Aires with the permanent closure of one of the retail industry’s most iconic stores. After three decades of uninterrupted presence a Simple branchingthe giant specializing in construction and household appliances decided to turn off the lights, leaving a huge void in a property that has served as a meeting place for thousands of families and professionals in the sector since the 1990s. The postcard with the supermarket blinds drawn marks a turning point for large-scale retail in the country.

The decision, now irreversible, is a response to a complex cocktail of economic variables that made this consumer giant’s operations unprofitable. Faced with a cost structure that gave no peace and a sales volume that collapsed in the face of the loss of purchasing power, the owner company decided on a strategic retreat, which is already causing concern in the industry due to the domino effect it could trigger in other parts of the world. Greater Buenos Aires.

Where was the Easy supermarket that closed its doors?

The establishment that has permanently closed its blinds is the Easy branch is located in the iconic La Tablada Rotundain the La Matanza district. This site, once one of the chain’s largest and busiest in Argentina, was located at a critical point: the intersection of Provincial Road 4 (Camino de Cintura), a vital artery connecting the south and west of Greater Buenos Aires.

From the Union of Employees and Commercial Workers of the West Zone (SEOCA) they confirmed that the decision of the Cencosud company responds to an untenable economic reality in this specific outlet. According to the union The industry has seen a decline in sales of 30 to 50 percent in the last two yearswhich contributed to high rents and maintenance costs, led to the end of its 30 years of continuous operation.

The closure of this headquarters represents a symbolic blow to the region, as the property not only served as a supply center for construction professionals and families, but also served as an economic engine for the surrounding neighborhoods. With the blinds down, There is now uncertainty about the fate of a property of colossal dimensions This has shaped the appearance of La Tablada since the mid-90s.

What will happen to the employees after the permanent closure of Easy Tablada?

One of the points that caused the greatest concern was the fate of the 55 workers completing their tasks in the branch. After a series of negotiations between the company and the union representative An agreement has been reached to avoid direct dismissals without compensation. As reported, the emergency plan was divided into two modalities to respond to the employment situation of each relative.

On the one hand, 30 employees decided to use a voluntary retirementwhich included the payment of full compensation in accordance with applicable law as well as additional benefits for the cessation of operations. On the other hand, the 25th is remaining workers were relocated to other branches which the chain has in nearby districts such as San Justo, Morón, Ituzaingó, Moreno, Monte Grande and Remedios de Escalada, thus guaranteeing the continuity of their jobs and seniority.

This move by Cencosud joins a series of other recent closures, such as those of Vea chain stores in various parts of Buenos Aires province and inland. The trend seems to indicate a consolidation of the company towards smaller formats and a move away from the large store model, which is becoming increasingly difficult to finance given the current crisis.