# Bagaggio

> Bagaggio is a privately held Brazilian omnichannel retailer that sells luggage, backpacks, bags, leather goods, school gear, thermal products and travel accessories through more than 200 stores and a national e-commerce operation. Founded in Rio de Janeiro in 1942, the family-owned company combines its own products, exclusive and licensed collections, third-party brands, franchising and customized corporate sales. Its modern playbook is to turn an infrequent suitcase purchase into a broader relationship spanning the commute, classroom, gym and holiday.

- **Founded:** 1942
- **Headquarters:** Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- **Founders:** Evaristo Villarejo (Founder)
- **Team size:** More than 1,000 employees in 2024, according to Bagaggio's corporate presentation; LinkedIn lists the company in the 501-1,000 employee range and displays more than 1,300 associated profiles.
- **Products:** Travel luggage and accessories, Backpacks, bags and leather goods, School, licensed and children's collections, Thermal and fitness lines, E-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment
- **Notable:** Expanded from 25 Rio de Janeiro stores in 2009 to more than 200 stores across 25 Brazilian states by 2024., Built its first owned 7,000-square-meter distribution-center module in 2018; Forbes reported logistics was 95% internalized by 2022., Reached more than 13.6 million site visits and more than 400 million social-media views in 2024, according to the company's presentation.

## Products & services

- **Travel luggage and accessories** — Carry-on, medium and large suitcases, travel sets, organizers, toiletry cases, luggage covers, tags, scales, locks and neck pillows.
- **Backpacks, bags and leather goods** — Everyday, executive, notebook, school and rolling backpacks plus handbags, briefcases, wallets and related carry goods.
- **School, licensed and children's collections** — Backpacks, lunch bags, cases and travel items for children, including licensed Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Nickelodeon lines.
- **Thermal and fitness lines** — Thermal bottles, cups, food containers, lunch bags and practical products designed for work, gym and everyday routines.
- **E-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment** — National online sales supported by store pickup, rapid delivery options and WhatsApp-assisted purchasing.
- **Customized corporate products** — B2B customization of luggage, backpacks, bottles and kits for onboarding, events and gifts.
- **Lifetime manufacturing-defect warranty** — Coverage for Bagaggio-branded suitcases bought from April 29, 2024, subject to terms and limited to service within Brazil.

## Achievements

- Expanded from 25 Rio de Janeiro stores in 2009 to more than 200 stores across 25 Brazilian states by 2024.
- Built its first owned 7,000-square-meter distribution-center module in 2018; Forbes reported logistics was 95% internalized by 2022.
- Reached more than 13.6 million site visits and more than 400 million social-media views in 2024, according to the company's presentation.
- Maintained most employees and stores through the pandemic despite a reported 60% sales decline in 2020.
- Introduced lifetime manufacturing-defect coverage for Bagaggio-branded suitcases purchased from April 29, 2024.
- Developed an omnichannel model including store pickup, rapid delivery options and assisted sales through WhatsApp.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Bagaggio promoted its 2026 internship program with more than 20 openings across several functions.
- **2026-04** — CEO Filipe Barbosa appeared on the Ebdicast season opener to discuss modernization, culture and leadership at the company.
- **2025-06** — Bagaggio activated its brand at the 2025 Rio Book Biennial, connecting licensed products and reading-themed experiences.
- **2024-06** — The company expanded in Rio Grande do Sul with openings and planned units across the Zaffari shopping-center network.
- **2024-04** — Bagaggio began offering a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects on its own-brand suitcases, for purchases from April 29 onward.
- **2023** — Bagaggio began a new expansion plan whose stated objective was to triple the company's size in three years.

## Links

- Website: https://www.bagaggio.com.br/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bagaggio/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bagaggio/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bagaggio/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bagaggio

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Last updated: 2026-08-15