Groupe Casino

Groupe Casino is a leading French retail group specializing in convenience retailing and e-commerce, with a strong presence across France.

Founded in 1898 by Geoffroy Guichard, the company has evolved into a key player in the mass-market retail sector, operating a diverse portfolio of brands focused on food, daily essentials, and non-food products. It is recognized as a leader in convenience stores and the second-largest non-food e-commerce platform in France through its Cdiscount brand.

• Core Brands: Casino (including Le Petit Casino and Casino Shop), Monoprix, Franprix, Naturalia, Vival, Spar, and Sherpa.
• These brands serve urban, suburban, and rural areas, providing accessible shopping experiences with extended hours, snacks, own-label products, and services like rotisseries.

The Casino network alone comprises around 660 shops in France, averaging 300 m² each, emphasizing urban convenience with a 'grocery store' spirit and personalized customer service.In 2025, the group reported consolidated net sales of €8,260 million. As of late 2024, it operated 7,447 convenience stores under its banners, supported by over 25,000 employees in France. The company employs more than 25,000 people and maintains powerful brands with extensive geographic coverage.

Following a major financial restructuring completed in March 2024, which reduced debt by €5.1 billion, Groupe Casino has refocused on its French convenience networks and Cdiscount e-commerce. Cdiscount contributed 12.2% of net sales in 2024. The strategic plan targets growth in day-to-day food shopping, quick meal solutions, and everyday services, with €1.2 billion investment planned over four years to reach €15 billion gross merchandise volume by 2028.

Present in all major French cities and rural areas, Groupe Casino partners closely with franchisees to deliver localized retail solutions, making stores social hubs for communities. Its offerings prioritize fresh food, beverages, beauty products, and practical services tailored to modern consumer needs.

This positioning makes Groupe Casino an attractive partner for manufacturers and suppliers seeking broad distribution in France's convenience and supermarket channels.