Carrefour SA is a multinational retail corporation founded in 1959 by the Fournier and Defforey families. It operates a diverse range of retail formats, including hypermarkets, supermarkets, hard discount stores, and convenience stores across more than 30 countries, employing approximately 340,000 people. Carrefour's hypermarkets offer a wide array of products, including staple foods, clothing lines, home décor, and tableware. Its supermarkets focus on non-food items such as apparel and cultural products, while hard discount stores provide essential groceries and self-service options for fruits, vegetables, and other food items. Although hypermarkets remain significant in France, Carrefour is increasingly expanding into smaller store formats, resulting in a shift in its product offerings and a decrease in exposure to the non-food sector. Over 70% of the company's sales are generated in Europe, with the remainder coming from Latin America and Asia.
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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
Grant in 2021
Planeat specializes in producing plant-based meat substitutes, focusing on providing healthy and ethical food options. The company's primary offerings include vegetable grounds made from soybean and pea protein, which can be used to prepare various dishes such as meatballs and cutlets. All products are designed to be vegan and gluten-free, catering to consumers seeking alternatives to traditional meat while maintaining a similar taste experience. Planeat aims to deliver nutritious food options that align with a sustainable lifestyle and animal welfare.
Cajoo
Series A in 2021
Cajoo is a Paris-based startup that specializes in grocery home delivery services, offering a fast and reliable shopping experience. Founded in 2021, the company operates dark stores to manage its inventory, allowing customers to place orders for a wide range of household items, including groceries and personal care products. Cajoo's innovative platform ensures that customers receive their orders within approximately 15 minutes, enhancing convenience by eliminating the need to be home for delivery. This approach allows users to access local grocery selections easily and have them delivered directly to their doorstep.
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
Supersol operates a chain of supermarkets focused on providing fresh products and high-quality customer service. The company specializes in a variety of daily essentials, including fruits, vegetables, fish, shellfish, and a diverse selection of meats and cheeses. In addition to these offerings, Supersol features freshly baked bread and competitive pricing, ensuring customers have access to a wide range of quality products at attractive prices. The company is dedicated to meeting the everyday shopping needs of its clientele through a commitment to service and product excellence.
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, that specializes in delivering fresh fruit and vegetables. Established in 2007, it operates as a subsidiary of Carrefour SA. The company focuses on providing baskets of seasonal produce sourced directly from local farmers, ensuring that customers receive fresh items promptly through a network of dedicated delivery points. Potager City is committed to facilitating a just-in-time delivery model, enhancing the accessibility of high-quality, locally sourced fruits and vegetables to consumers at their doorstep.
DejBox
Acquisition in 2020
DejBox is a mobile application that facilitates online ordering of breakfast and lunch for corporate employees, primarily targeting those in periurban areas with limited access to quality food options. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Marcq-en-Baroeul, France, the platform partners with skilled food artisans to offer a variety of fresh, seasonal meals delivered directly to offices. Customers can expect to pay between 6 to 10 euros for affordable lunch options. The service is designed to cater to the needs of employees, providing them with convenient and ready-to-eat meals while enhancing their overall dining experience at work. As of January 2020, DejBox operates as a subsidiary of Carrefour SA.
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. It connects customers with a variety of store products, delivering them directly to the doorstep. The company partners with quality product stores, enabling them to reach new customers and create an additional sales channel. Bringo ensures that customers receive a wide range of products at the same prices as those available in-store, enhancing the convenience of shopping from home.
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 an online retailer based in Saint-Ouen, France, specializing in the distribution of consumer electronics and various products for individuals, administrations, and schools. Established in 1999, the company offers a wide range of items, including computers, devices, accessories, televisions, digital photography products, audio equipment, home cinema systems, telecommunication products, video games, toys, home furnishings, small appliances, gardening tools, fashion items, sports gear, and gift items. Its products are available through multiple online platforms, including RueDuCommerce.com, TopAchat.com, Clust.com, and Alapage.com. As of 2020, Rue du Commerce SAS operates as a subsidiary of the 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.
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