Carrefour Is One of the Largest Hypermarket Chains
Carrefour is one of the largest hypermarket chains that exist around the globe. It originated in France, Marcel Fournier, Denis Defforey and Jacques Defforey was the creators of Carrefour. Carrefour is the pioneer retailer in Europe and the second one around the world. This hypermarket has been expanding around Europe. It also spread elsewhere through its partners and franchisees, such as the stores that exist in Egypt. Entering Carrefour store means that you'll get to experience top quality products and great variety that full fills every family member needs and wants no matter what age group they belong to or how different their taste is. Carrefour also has its own brand range of product that has top quality and affordable prices.
← History
It all started on June 3, 1957 this was when the first Carrefour store opened in a suburban "Annecy" (A city of southern France) near a crossroads. That was where the name came from "Carrefour" is a French term for crossroads. In June 1963 another one opened in Sainte Genevieve des Bois with a floor area of 2500 m2 this is when the concept of hyper market was adopted. In 1969 the first Carrefour hypermarket opened abroad the first station was Belgium. During this time it also started to adopt brand name such as champion, 8 à Huit….
During the 70's Carrefour continued its journey to expand starting from Spain till reaching Brazil. In 1976 Carrefour launched a it's own label range of products which was charged for lower prices. it's popularity increased in such a short-time.
During the 80's and 90's Carrefour continued to grow opening new stores in Argentine, Taiwan, Asia, Mexico, Italy, Malaysia, Turkey, Singapore, Poland… and China in 1995
← Mission statement:
Carrefour is focused on meeting customer's expectations. it's mission is to provide top quality products to as any customers as possible, in accordance with principles of fair trade. "to satisfy each and every customer expectation
← History
It all started on June 3, 1957 this was when the first Carrefour store opened in a suburban "Annecy" (A city of southern France) near a crossroads. That was where the name came from "Carrefour" is a French term for crossroads. In June 1963 another one opened in Sainte Genevieve des Bois with a floor area of 2500 m2 this is when the concept of hyper market was adopted. In 1969 the first Carrefour hypermarket opened abroad the first station was Belgium. During this time it also started to adopt brand name such as champion, 8 à Huit….
During the 70's Carrefour continued its journey to expand starting from Spain till reaching Brazil. In 1976 Carrefour launched a it's own label range of products which was charged for lower prices. it's popularity increased in such a short-time.
During the 80's and 90's Carrefour continued to grow opening new stores in Argentine, Taiwan, Asia, Mexico, Italy, Malaysia, Turkey, Singapore, Poland… and China in 1995
← Mission statement:
Carrefour is focused on meeting customer's expectations. it's mission is to provide top quality products to as any customers as possible, in accordance with principles of fair trade. "to satisfy each and every customer expectation