- CEO
- Philippe Palazzi
- Full Time Employees
- 188,811
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Grocery Stores
- Address
- 1, Cours Antoine Guichard Saint-Étienne AR France 42008
- IPO Date
- Apr 11, 2011
- Business
- Casino, Guichard-Perrachon S.A. operates as a multinational retail group that concentrates on food distribution and retailing through its network of hypermarkets, supermarkets, cash-and-carry formats, and e-commerce platforms, with a diversified portfolio that spans grocery, fresh produce, and household goods; the company also provides financial services and private-label products through subsidiaries and partnerships. The group engages in the operation and development of large-format retail formats in France and internationally, including adjacent markets in Europe, South America, and Asia, and maintains a significant presence in logistics and supply chain management to support its retail operations. Founded in 1898, it is headquartered in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France, and maintains headquarters and strategic coordination in Paris with regional and national organizational structures to oversee operations across markets.
Main products and services: hypermarkets and supermarkets offerings (grocery, fresh, dairy, meat, seafood, bakery, produce, beverages, frozen foods); private-label products and brand partnerships (Groupe Casino private brands and exclusive product lines); e-commerce and online grocery delivery services (digital shopping platform, mobile apps, click-and-collect); financial services and payment solutions (membership programs, loyalty platforms, consumer credit and payment options in collaboration with financial partners); data-driven retail solutions and supply chain management (inventory optimization, logistics services, distribution centers, omnichannel fulfillment); home goods, cosmetics, household essentials, and non-food items (electronics, textiles, toys, household appliances); sourcing and product procurement (national and international suppliers, vendor management).
Latest major company changes: strategic partnership expansions within Europe and Latin America; acquisitions and consolidations in regional formats to strengthen omnichannel capabilities; launches of new private-label lines and refreshed store formats; reorganization of certain national units to optimize profitability; integration of digital platforms with physical stores to enhance omnichannel fulfillment; leadership changes and board updates reflecting governance enhancements; expansion into new geographic markets and regional logistics investments to improve supply chain resilience. Industry and business segments: retail, grocery, hypermarket, supermarket, e-commerce, private label, financial services, logistics. Target markets: general consumers, households, small businesses via B2B distribution channels, and online shoppers. Geographic operations: primarily France; international presence in Europe and selected markets in Latin America and Asia. Founding year and headquarters: founded 1898; headquarters in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. Subsidiaries or parent relationships: operates through numerous subsidiaries and affiliated brands, with parent holding company overseeing regional groups and joint ventures.