Carrefour to establish 150 c-stores across France by 2030
The retailer has partnered with Lagardère Travel Retail to roll out these new locations in railway stations throughout the country.
Carrefour and Lagardère Travel Retail will partner to roll out 150 new convenience stores across railway stations in France by 2030.
SNCF Gares & Connexions has entrusted both companies with the deployment of these locations to simplify the daily lives of travelers and local residents while addressing their needs. This approach includes a new commercial offering for station customers, centered on a local food service that will allow travelers to do their shopping during their commute, helping them save time in their daily routines.
Through this contract, the partners plan to open around thirty outlets annually over five years.
“This achievement is a testament to the excellent work of our teams and the attractiveness of our franchise model. It is also a sign of the vitality of our expansion strategy in local networks, following a record year of openings and growth in France”, said Alexandre Bompard, Chairman and CEO of Carrefour Group.
Future station stores will feature two offerings: Food stores ranging from 800 to 400 square meters under the retailer’s brand and online order pick-up points.
Additionally, two new concepts will be trialled, encompassing “Potager City,” a distribution concept offering fresh fruit, vegetables, and local produce; and “Api,” self-service mini-markets.
The first Carrefour stores in stations under this new agreement are expected to open by the end of 2025.
