Private company

Ultralar

Ultralar is a Brazilian company based in Rio de Janeiro, founded in 1956.¹ It was founded by Ernesto Igel.¹

A Ultralar foi uma rede de lojas de departamentos fundada em 1956 por Ernesto Igel, uma das pioneiras no setor de grandes magazines.² From the Portuguese Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1956Founded¹

HeadquartersRio de Janeiro, Brazil¹

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The story

Founded by Ernesto Igel in 1956.¹

Leadership

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FounderErnesto Igel¹

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

Ultrapar

From Wikidata.¹

Timeline

1956Founded Founded¹

Sources

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1
WikidataUltralar on Wikidata
2
WikipediaUltralar on the Portuguese Wikipedia