Colruyt France

Colruyt France is a retail chain which was founded in 1996 by Franz Colruyt. Its headquarters is based in bourgogne-franche-comté, France. The company is a subsidiary of the Belgian company, Colruyt Group. 

Currently, the business operates 92 stores across the country and an e-commerce platform as well. 

In the financial year 2021, Colruyt France achieved a turnover of €575 million and its employee count ranges from 2,000 to 5,000 people. 

Moreover, the enterprise offers a variety of products in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: pastas, rice, flour, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, tea, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, delicatessens, seafood, etc.
• Frozen: pizzas, desserts, ice creams, etc. 
• Drinks: juices, water, fizzy drinks, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: wines, champagnes, rums, etc. 
• Dairy: cheeses, milk, butter, etc. 
• Personal care: deodorants, sunscreens, body lotions, etc. 
• Household: detergents, candles, air fresheners, etc. 

Brands such as Bonduelle, Yop, Activa, Lu, Brossard and many others are endorsed by the firm. 

Colruyt France developed its own brands known as (non-exhaustive list): 

• Boni Selection: This brand includes products such as milk, biscuits, meat, etc. 
• Belle France: It covers a range of products such as grocery, chilled, frozen, beverages, etc. 
• Boni selection bio: Bio product assortment. 
• Everyday selection: Daily essentials like milk, coffee, jam, chocolate, tissue etc
• Kangourou: This brand includes school supplies. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the retailer operates 2 distribution centres and a fleet of vehicles is available to ensure deliveries. 

In 2021, the business announced that it is aiming to open 170 to 180 stores in France in the next ten years. Moreover, a new distribution centre is expected to open in 2023. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.collectandgo.fr/