Flink
Corporate Round in 2022
Flink is a Berlin-based company founded in 2020 that specializes in an online platform for grocery delivery services. The company offers a diverse range of grocery products, including fresh herbs, fruits, bread, and essential home supplies. Flink's application allows customers to receive their orders within ten minutes, providing a convenient solution for acquiring everyday necessities while maintaining supermarket pricing. By focusing on quick delivery and a broad selection of items, Flink aims to enhance the shopping experience for consumers seeking efficiency and convenience in their grocery purchasing.
Planeat is a producer of plant-based meat substitutes that focuses on providing healthy and sustainable food alternatives. The company specializes in creating vegetable grounds made primarily from soybean and pea protein, which can be used to prepare a variety of dishes such as meatballs and cutlets. All of Planeat's products are vegan and gluten-free, catering to customers seeking meat-like flavors without the use of animal products. By emphasizing the use of high-protein plant-based ingredients, Planeat aims to deliver satisfying options for those looking to reduce their meat consumption while still enjoying familiar tastes.
Cajoo is a Paris-based startup that specializes in grocery home delivery services. Founded in 2021, the company has transformed everyday shopping by offering a fast, reliable, and affordable experience. Operating through dark stores, Cajoo manages its own inventory, allowing customers to place orders for a wide range of household items, including groceries, personal care products, and snacks. The platform is designed for convenience, enabling users to receive their orders within approximately 15 minutes, ensuring that they do not have to wait at home for their deliveries. This innovative approach to grocery shopping streamlines the process for consumers, making it easy to access local products with just a click.
Walmart Brazil
Acquisition in 2021
Walmart Brazil is a food retailer that owns and operates supermarkets and hypermarkets. It offers food, clothing, household appliances, and electronics. It is an e-commerce company that serves millions of consumers every day on every continent. In Brazil, it is one of the largest companies in the segment, offering thousands of products and services throughout the country.
Supermercado SuperSol
Acquisition in 2021
Supermercado SuperSol is a supermarket operator that focuses on providing fresh products and high-quality groceries at competitive prices. The company caters to daily shopping needs by offering a diverse selection of items, including fresh fruits and vegetables, fish and shellfish, various meats, and a wide array of cheeses. Additionally, SuperSol is known for its freshly baked bread and other quality products, making it a convenient choice for customers seeking both variety and affordability in their grocery shopping experience. The company's commitment to customer service further enhances its appeal in the competitive supermarket industry.
Wellcome
Acquisition in 2020
Wellcome is a prominent retail chain based in Taipei, Taiwan, operating nearly 220 supermarkets. The company offers a diverse range of products, including fruits, vegetables, meat products, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Wellcome is well-known for its extensive presence in the grocery sector, catering to the everyday needs of its customers.
Potager City
Acquisition in 2020
Potager City is a retail company based in Lyon, France, specializing in the delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. Established in 2007 and now a subsidiary of Carrefour SA, Potager City operates an online platform that connects consumers with local producers. The company focuses on providing seasonal produce through a just-in-time delivery system, ensuring that fruits and vegetables are delivered promptly and directly from farmers to customers' doorsteps. This model emphasizes freshness and supports local agriculture, catering to consumers seeking high-quality, locally sourced food options.
DejBox
Acquisition in 2020
Dejbox is a food delivery service based in Marcq-en-Baroeul, France, that specializes in providing corporate restaurant solutions through its mobile application. Founded in 2012, the company caters to employees of businesses located in periurban areas where food options are limited and often lack quality. By partnering with local artisans, Dejbox offers a variety of fresh, seasonal meals delivered directly to offices, allowing employees to conveniently order their breakfast and lunch online. The service is designed to enhance workplace dining experiences with affordable meal options, typically priced between 6 to 10 euros. In 2020, Dejbox became a subsidiary of Carrefour SA, further integrating its services within a broader retail framework.
QuiToque
Acquisition in 2018
QuiToque is a Paris-based company that specializes in delivering packed recipes to homes across France. Founded in 2012, it initially operated under the name SAS Cookin'theworld and has since positioned itself as a pioneer in the ready-to-cook meal kit market in France. The company offers a subscription service that provides customers with a weekly box containing fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from organic or sustainable farms, along with detailed recipes to ensure a varied and balanced diet. QuiToque aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience by offering convenient meal solutions, thereby promoting healthy cooking at home. As of March 2018, QuiToque operates as a subsidiary of Carrefour SA.
Showroomprive
Post in 2018
Showroomprive is an online e-commerce platform specializing in event sales, primarily focusing on fashion, beauty, and home products. Established through the collaboration of Thierry Petit and David Dayan, the company has positioned itself as a significant player in the European private sales market, claiming the second spot after Vente Privee. With a membership base of 3 million, Showroomprive offers a variety of services, including media, studios, marketplace solutions, and logistics, aimed at enhancing the shopping experience. The company generates substantial revenue, demonstrating its strong presence in the competitive online retail sector.
Bringo
Acquisition in 2017
Bringo is a home delivery company that specializes in providing a personal shopping delivery platform. The company allows customers to order a wide range of products from various stores, ensuring that the prices remain consistent with those in-store. By partnering with quality product retailers, Bringo creates new sales channels and access to additional customers for these stores. The company's focus is on delivering products directly to the customer's doorstep, enhancing the convenience of shopping for everyday items.
Greenweez
Acquisition in 2016
Greenweez is an online platform specializing in organic and environmentally friendly products. The company operates an e-commerce website that offers a diverse range of items, including household goods, food products, cosmetics, and healthcare items. With the organic product market experiencing significant growth, averaging 14% annually, Greenweez has outpaced this trend, achieving a remarkable growth rate of approximately 35%. This impressive performance has attracted the attention of larger entities, such as Carrefour, which has the potential to further enhance Greenweez's development and market presence.
Rue du Commerce
Acquisition in 2016
Rue du Commerce SAS is a French company specializing in the online distribution of a wide range of consumer electronics and products. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Saint-Ouen, it caters to individuals, administrations, and educational institutions. The company sells various items, including computers, accessories, telecommunication devices, televisions, digital products, video games, toys, and home appliances. Additionally, it offers products related to fashion, sports, gardening, and leisure, as well as books, CDs, and DVDs. Rue du Commerce distributes its products through several online platforms, including RueDuCommerce.com, TopAchat.com, Clust.com, and Alapage.com. The company is a subsidiary of SHOPINVEST group, having previously been part of Alta Penthievre SAS.
Kiler Holding
Acquisition in 2015
Kiler Holding is a diversified company based in Turkey, primarily engaged in the retail sector through its supermarket operations, including hypermarkets that offer a wide range of food products. Additionally, the company is involved in the production of meat and flour products. Beyond retail, Kiler Holding has a significant presence in energy production, construction, and tourism. It undertakes various real estate development projects and operates logistics facilities, warehouses, business centers, and shopping malls, reflecting its broad investment strategy across multiple industries, including sugar production and transportation.
SAS Erteco France
Acquisition in 2014
SAS Erteco France is operates discount supermarket chain.
Guyenne et Gascogne
Acquisition in 2012
Guyenne et Gascogne is a food-based mass retail group, operates hypermarkets and supermarkets in Southwest France and Spain. It operates its stores under the Carrefour Express name.
Atacadão Distribuicao Comercio e IndustriaA
Acquisition in 2007
Atacadão S.A. is a prominent player in Brazil's wholesale and retail market, specializing in a diverse range of food and non-food products. The company operates through multiple segments, including Retail, Cash & Carry, and Financial Solutions. Its product offerings encompass cold cuts, dairy items, beverages, canned goods, personal hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and automotive goods, among others. Atacadão manages a variety of retail formats, such as cash and carry stores, hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, gas stations, and drug stores, as well as an e-commerce platform under the Carrefour and Atacadão brands. As of late 2018, the company operated 193 cash and carry and wholesale stores, alongside 100 hypermarkets, 50 supermarkets, and 120 proximity stores. Additionally, Atacadão provides consumer loans and insurance products. Established in 1962 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, Atacadão has developed a robust presence in the Brazilian retail landscape.
Hyparlo
Acquisition in 2005
Hyparlo SAS owns and operates supermarkets in France. The company offers retail of food and non-food products, and in the distribution of consumer services under the Carrefour brand. The company operates hypermarket franchises, including hypermarkets in Lyon, Grenoble, Geneva, and south-east and central France; and in Chiajna, Orhideelor, Colentina, and Brasov in Romania.