As retailers in France look to innovate and benefit from continued shopper interest in digital and online channels, we round up several of the new initiatives being rolled out. Auchan and Carrefour evolve online fulfilment models Although not new developments for the market, Auchan and Carrefour have set out plans on how to evolve their Drive offer as they look to trial new services. First,...

DIA Group revealed it lost €142.6m in Q1 2020, while Capbro announced its positive FY 2019 results and outlines its franchise model. Separately, Carrefour is planning to reinforce its support for local suppliers, while Gadisa has modified its proximity strategy in Galicia and Castilla y León. DIA’s challenging Q1 2020 The DIA Group has announced a loss of €142.6m in Q1 2020, an improvement ...

The retailer plans to open 100 restaurants at its existing stores by end of 2020. Different operating model to Freshippo and 7FRESH The first outlet of Carrefour restaurant, under the brand name Mr Fu, has opened at its Gubei branch in Shanghai on 16 June. “Mr Fu” is a key strategic project of Carrefour, launched to tap into the trend of “grocery shopping + on-site dining”. Different to ...