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Carrefour news

29 August 2013
Carrefour has reported net sales growth of 1.4% for the first half 2013 and recurring operating income growth of 7.7% (both at constant exchange rates). 'Much improved performance' in France offsets weakness in southern Europe Sales in France came in at -0.3%, with food sales remaining firm. Recurring operating income was up 75.4% and Carrefour said profitability was good in all form...
21 August 2013
The Middle Eastern market is quietly forging ahead and presenting interesting opportunities for consumer goods companies that are watching closely... While a number of emerging markets have been capturing the headlines for the last few years, countries in the Middle East have been quietly becoming more important and interesting for retailers and suppliers alike. With a population that is ...
14 August 2013
As part of celebrations for its 50th anniversary, Carrefour has launched a crowdsourcing initiative in which it is inviting shoppers to submit ideas for initiatives to be implemented in-store. Asks customers what they would do if they were Carrefour... The initiative - called "If I were Carrefour..." - invites customers to submit ideas on various themes, for example the improving the envi...
08 August 2013
Carrefour has made two appointments, reported in local press, as it takes the Supeco cash & carry format to Romania, and strengthens its e-commerce and non-food business in France. Supeco format coming to Romania Carrefour has reportedly appointed Monica Coliu, formerly in charge of  private label in Romania, as project manager for Supeco. This banner launched in Spain in January 2013 ...
08 August 2013
The 'SuperCard' credit card has launched in Argentina this week, aimed at boosting business and lowering costs for consumers and retailers. Aim is to lower costs for consumers and retailers Argentina's domestic trade secretary, Guillermo Moreno, met with retailers in March to agree the launch of the SuperCard. It is valid for use in various retailers, including Coto, Carrefour, Jumbo, Dis...
06 August 2013
In the third of this year's regular updates on the world's top retailers, we look at developments at Carrefour, Tesco, Metro and Walmart. We see how they have fared in last quarter, and look at priorities ahead. Carrefour better positioned for improvement Carrefour reported sales growth of 1.3% for the second quarter of 2013. The French business is showing signs of improvement , wit...
05 August 2013
Latin America's a region of great and diverse natural beauty, vibrant cultures and larger than life personalities - the late Hugo Chavez of Venezuela to name but one. But there's more to it than carnivals and salsa. Here are three reasons why consumer goods companies should keep an eye on the region... 1. Expanding urban populations Ever heard of a megalopolis? It's a city home to more than...
30 July 2013
Carrefour has said, at the launch of its local transactional website, that it is aiming to make its full range available online to shoppers in Bucharest and its surroundings during 2014. Launch follows successful trial Carrefour Romania has been trialling the offer for about three months prior to its launch, making about 3,000 SKUs available. The retailer said that its expectations had been...
29 July 2013
The e-commerce sector in China is booming and set to become the largest in the world. IGD's Head of Asia, Vicky Santini, updates on the key players dominating the market. The e-commerce sector in China is booming and set to become the largest in the world. It already has 214 million online shoppers, more than any other country. By 2015, it is predicated that those consumers will be spending $1,0...
25 July 2013
The UAE-based operator of Carrefour’s hypermarkets and supermarkets in the Middle East has announced a first half trading statement that showed sales at its retail business unit rose by 9% to AED9.2 billion (US$2.5 billion). Company highlights milestones reached during H1 During the first three months of 2013 Majid Al Futtaim acquired the minority share in its joint venture with Carrefour , ...