Retail tour in France with a visiting the SIAL exhibition

Tuesday

The group independently visits the Sial exhibition.

Wednesday

Carrefourin Paris is one of the leading retailers, offering its customers a wide range of quality goods and a high level of service. Innovative approaches, convenient services and environmental initiatives make Carrefour an important player in the retail market. A visit to one of the Carrefour stores will allow you to enjoy a convenient and pleasant shopping in the heart of France.

‍Key figures:‍

• over 5 000 stores in France
• Carrefour in France generates about 47%from the total income of the company

‍

Price in Manger— is a chain of cafes that combines high quality, freshness of products and environmental responsibility. Their presence in Paris provides an opportunity to enjoy delicious and healthy snacks in convenient places throughout the city.The menu consists of healthy foods that contribute to a balanced diet. Focusing on fast and quality customer service, making Pret a Manger a popular choice for those looking for a quick and healthy snack.Use recycled and environmentally friendly packaging materials.Regularly support local charities by donating unsold products.

‍Key figures:‍

• income in France is approximately 140-210 million euros per annum
• in France there are about 40 establishments

Thursday

Groupe Kasinois a French mass market retail group. Casino Group is the source of many innovations, such as the brand of the first distributor in 1901, the first self-service store in 1948 or even the expiration date display on consumer products in 1959. Casino Group operates in all food and non-food formats: hypermarkets, supermarkets, mini-markets, discounters and wholesale stores. In addition to the eponymous “Géant Casino” and “Casino Supermarchés”, Casino Group owns other brands such as Monoprix, Franprix, Leader Price, Cdiscount, Vival, Spar, Sherpa and Le Petit Casino.

‍Key figures:

• income is approximately 31 billion euros
• ! 58hypermarkets and 405 Supermarkets

‍

‍E. Leclerc— it is one of the most famous retail chains in France. The company is known for its focus on affordability, a wide range of products and a high quality of service. E.Leclerc actively implements initiatives to reduce plastic use, support organic products and reduce food waste. Uses energy efficient systems in stores to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact. E.Leclerc actively partners with local farmers and suppliers to support the local economy and provide fresh produce.

‍Key figures:

• E.Leclerc is the leader in the retail market in France with a market share of about 22%
• near 720 stores in France and more than 100 stores abroad

Friday

STATION F — it is not just a workspace, but a whole ecosystem for startups that provides all the necessary conditions for their growth and development. Innovative programs and support from leading industry players make STATION F the perfect place for startups looking to change the face of the retail business. Among the startups working in the retail sector, you can find companies developing innovative e-commerce platforms, mobile shopping applications, technologies to improve the customer experience, as well as solutions for automating processes in retail. STATION F is home to more than 1000 startups from all over the world. This creates a unique environment for sharing ideas, building partnerships and mutual support.

‍Key figures:

• launched close 1000 Startups
• plus 30 programs with a full spectrum of ambassador

‍

‍Intermarche — one of the largest and most famous retail chains in France. Intermarché has several of its own brands that offer quality products at affordable prices.The Intermarché app provides information about promotions, allows you to create shopping lists, place online orders and use digital coupons. Intermarché is one of the leaders in the retail market in France with a market share of about 15%.

‍Key figures:

• Intermarché's annual revenue was approximately 45 billion euros
• over 1,800 Shops in France‍‍