Jeronimo Martins, the Portuguese retail chain, has announced the further expansion of its Ara banner in Colombia, with its network of stores projected to reach 1,300 by the end of 2023, up from fewer than 1,100 the year before. Staff headcount is set to increase to 14,500, with the company also expecting to operate 17 distribution centres by the end of the year. A decade ago, Jeronimo Martins operated just 21 stores …