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Sustainable logistics 27 December 2018

Cdiscount becomes first e-trader to offer “zero emission” delivery of parcels weighing more than 30 kg in Paris and Bordeaux

Cdiscount continues its environmentally responsible approach by becoming the first e-retailer to deliver parcels weighing more than 30 kg in Paris and Bordeaux, with a fleet of 10 « zero emission » vehicles. This approach is conducted in partnership with...

Innovation | Tech | Data 20 December 2018

Strategic partnership with Qarnot computing : the Casino Group pushes ahead with its asset monetisation strategy by installing data centres in its warehouses and storerooms

The Casino Group is pushing ahead with its asset monetisation strategy by forming a strategic partnership with Qarnot computing, covering the installation and operation of new-generation datacentres in the Group’s warehouses and storerooms. The venture will generate additional revenue for...

E-commerce 6 December 2018

Natixis Payments teams up with the Casino group for e-commerce payment

Natixis and the Casino group have signed an agreement to jointly develop an e-wallet for Cdiscount and to integrate Dalenys as payment service provider partner of Cdiscount. Cdiscount customers will be able to use an electronic wallet as of the...

Consumer better | Produce better 5 December 2018

Casino Group, together with three animal protection organizations (CIWF, LFDA and OABA), launch first animal welfare labeling in France

Casino Group joined hands with three independent organizations recognized for their expertise in favor of animal welfare (Compassion In World Farming France-CIWF France, La Fondation Droit Animal, éthique et sciences -LFDA and the association Œuvre d’Assistance aux bêtes d’Abattoirs -OABA)...

Innovation | Tech | Data 19 November 2018

The Casino Group and Lyf Pay, the mobile payment solution provider, strengthen their partnership to offer customers an enhanced, all-inclusive shopping experience

The Casino Group has stepped up its partnership with multi-channel mobile payment solution provider Lyf Pay and will acquire an initial interest of 5% in Lyf’s share capital. The investment follows a period of close collaboration, initiated in 2017, during...

Energy 17 October 2018

ENGIE and GreenYellow create a company dedicated to the development of solar photovoltaic self-consumption for companies and authorities in France

On Wednesday 17 October, ENGIE and GreenYellow, a subsidiary of Casino, formalised the creation of Reservoir Sun in the presence of Sébastien Lecornu, French Secretary of State for the Ministry of the Ecological and Inclusive Transition, Isabelle Kocher, Chief Executive...

E-commerce 17 October 2018

Cdiscount acquires 1001Pneus, a leading online tyre retailer

Cdiscount announces the acquisition of 1001Pneus’ assets for a consideration of 0.5 million euros, together with all its 40 employees. This acquisition was subject to a judgement from the Marseille Commercial Court on October 15, 2018 following the receivership where...

New concept | store 3 October 2018

The Casino Group unveils its new store concept “Le 4 Casino” near the Champs-Elysées in Paris

With its long-standing partner Prodistribution, the Casino Group is today opening “Le 4 Casino”*, a place to eat, relax and shop where digital services enhance and simplify the day-to-day shopping experience. The store’s offering is unique, with a gourmet grocery...

Finance 1 October 2018

Signing of a synallagmatic agreement for the disposal of a portfolio of real estate assets for a net amount of €565M

On September 28, 2018, Casino Group has signed a synallagmatic agreement with a major institutional investor for the disposal of 55 Monoprix real estate assets, with a geographical mix representative of the overall Monoprix footprint with 19 assets in Paris...

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Inventing the world of tomorrow and creating the retail sector of the future – those were Casino Group’s objectives for its sustainable growth model. The priority: improve our impact on the world around us.

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Historical player in the retail industry in France since 1898, No. 1 network of convenience stores and and No. 2 in e-commerce, the Casino groupe has more than 8,600 stores.

With a clear vision of changes in the sector, its ambition is to accelerate the transformation of commerce by positioning itself on future formats: proximity, premium and e-commerce.