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02 January 2015
As Carrefour launches a new communication campaign, we look at other recent news, including a buying agreement with Cora. New, optimistic state of mind for Carrefour Carrefour launched 'j'optimisme' on 1 January with a series of vox pops featuring its customers across France. The campaign uses the hashtag #joptimisme and is designed to showcase the solutions Carrefour provides to help peop...
26 December 2014
We showcase some of the favourite stores we have visited during 2014, what's great about them and what inspirations retailers and suppliers can take from them. Here, our analysts have chosen three that are making technology relevant for shoppers.  Carrefour, Paris, France Chosen by: Jon Wright, Europe, Middle East & Africa Region Manager What's great about this store? Carrefour ha...
19 December 2014
As Kenya’s Nakumatt and Uchumi and Carrefour’s franchisee for a number of African markets, CFAO, have announced expansion plans, they and South Africa-based Pick n Pay have said they will be investing in existing stores to aid growth, we round up news from the region. Nakumatt planning for partnership for 2015 and doubling of market share The head of strategy and operations for Kenya-based ...
17 December 2014
In the last of this year's quarterly updates, we look at what's been happening at Carrefour, Walmart, Tesco and Metro since the end of September. Carrefour: format development continues worldwide The third quarter revealed further sales improvements in France, and continued excellent performance in Latin America Improving its price positioning globally remains a focus for Carrefo...
11 December 2014
Carrefour is launching a scheme in Belgium which matches prices with Ahold. We look at this and other news on recent price initiatives in some of Carrefour's European markets. Improving price perception in Belgium The price matching scheme is a local initiative, which will see two Carrefour stores pay customers five times the price difference if they find the same product cheaper at the ne...
27 November 2014
As Fucom add a new supermarket, Circle K looks to grow in the UAE, LuLu sets out its plans to expand in both new and existing markets and Carrefour’s franchisee in Morocco, Label'Vie, discusses its short term investment strategy, we round up news from the Middle East and North Africa. Label'Vie set out investment plans to 2016 Carrefour’s franchisee for Morocco, Label'Vie, has announced pla...
26 November 2014
As Black Friday approaches, we take a look at how some retailers in Brazil are preparing for the day. Walmart turns up the heat As would be expected, Walmart Brazil is strongly focusing on Black Friday. It will offer discounts of between 40% and 70% on more than 500 products, from the traditional electronics category, to beverages, homewares and health & beauty. According to Patricia Alves ...
24 November 2014
As Carrefour announces another acquisition in Italy, we look at other recent moves to strengthen its business in western and central Europe. Building a convenience presence in Italy Carrefour is acquiring 16 stores from Il Centro in the provinces of Florence and Arezzo, and one store in La Spezia. The stores (totalling over 4,000 sq. m of sales area) will be rebranded to Carrefour Express ...
21 November 2014
With retail sales growth slowing in China, many international retailers are looking for new growth opportunities, and the latest is Carrefour's move into convenience. Its first convenience store, under the 'easy' banner has opened in Shanghai. Convenience: the fast growing channel The top 45 convenience chains enjoyed growth of 16% in China in 2013, while total grocery retail slowed to 10%....
10 November 2014
UAE-based Majid Al Futtaim is maintaining its expansion of the Carrefour banner, with new stores set to be added in Armenia and Egypt, following announcements from each of the country’s governments. Majid Al Futtaim to take Carrefour brand to Armenia After a period of uncertainty, the retailer was set to open before the end of 2014, the first Carrefour store is set to open in Armenia in 201...