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09 June 2020
Carrefour has launched a new marketing campaign focused on spotlighting its prices, the quality it offers through its private label ranges and those products made in France. Prix engagés campaign to focus on two key trends Carrefour said its new campaign was aimed ‘ to support shoppers’ household budgets today… [while] reaffirming its commitments. Its commitment to purchasing power, commitm...
02 June 2020
Carrefour is acquiring Dairy Farm’s Wellcome Taiwan in a deal worth €97m (US$108.2m), subject to regulatory approval. Acquiring over 220 stores The acquisition includes approx. 224 grocery stores (Wellcome and Jasons), along with some property assets. The deal is expected to close by end-2020. IKEA Taiwan, however, will remain under Dairy Farm. The Wellcome banner stores (199) will be co...
01 June 2020
Carrefour Spain revealed expansion plans for its Carrefour Express banner. Meanwhile, Amazon has extended its collaboration with DIA to expand its Prime service to more regions. Finally, Auchan highlighted the knowledge gained during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Carrefour Express continues expansion Carrefour announced the expansion of its Carrefour Express banner. It will focus on ...
21 May 2020
We look at ecommerce developments in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. UAE: Noon.com launches next-day delivery Online marketplace Noon.com has launched noon Daily, a next day grocery delivery service, in Dubai. The service was developed to provide shoppers with a safe and fast grocery delivery service for essential supplies during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Avail...
20 May 2020
Following the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in January, retailers in China have responded with urgency and empathy as the situation evolves - we will continue to update this article with the latest developments... May updates Second lockdown: the cities of Jilin and Shulan in Jilin province, with more than five million populations, have been put on lockdown since mid May after the...
19 May 2020
As part of its aim to create an omnichannel universe of reference, Carrefour, in its home market and globally, has taken separate steps to build out its digital offer. Carrefour launches marketplace in France Olivier Dauvers reported the retailer has launched a marketplace in France. The retailer has opened its France-based site to third-party sellers to enable them to sell products. Carref...
14 May 2020
Ramadan this year will look very different for those celebrating the event around the world due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Retailers have introduced new and creative approaches to help those celebrating at home. In this article we look at what retailers globally are doing to promote the event. Carrefour UAE: Ramadan boxes for those in need Carrefour UAE partnered with the Emira...
12 May 2020
On 11 May the lockdown implemented to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ended in France. We visited several stores to see how those that were closed are reopening and how the new safety measures are now part of the new normal. New rules and measures for shoppers’ safety To guarantee social distancing and provide a safe shopping environment many rules and solutions were implemented d...
11 May 2020
Carrefour Spain has extended its collaboration with Glovo, the partnership has increased the service to nine extra cities. Separately, the retailer has developed its online channel to improve functionality and efficiency. Expanding its alliance with Glovo Carrefour Spain has expanded its alliance with Glovo to offer shoppers home delivery from Carrefour Express stores. Originally the partne...
30 April 2020
Carrefour reported first quarter sales, with like-for-like (LFL) sales rising 7.8%. Although the performance benefited from ‘ precautionary purchases in March ’, driven by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and lockdown conditions in its European operations, the retailer enjoyed ‘ a solid performance in January and February ’. Quarter, especially March, affected by impact of coronavirus Ca...