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Cora devient Carrefour
20/07/2023
Mergers & Acquisitions

Carrefour takes over Cora

A new move in the highly dynamic mass retailing sector. The giant Carrefour has just acquired Cora and Match, two brands of the Louis Delhaize group. The experts at AURIS Finance, a consultancy specialising in mergers and acquisitions, take a closer look at this latest move on the market. €1.05 billion. This is the amount […]
Casino supermarché
09/06/2023
Financial News

Casino: the collapse of an empire

Six and a half billion euros. This is the amount of debt owed by the retail giant Casino. Unable to meet its debts, the group has just entered a conciliation procedure. What are the reasons for this meltdown? AURIS Finance, a consultancy specialising in mergers and acquisitions, provides some explanations. What will become of the […]
ACTION
26/05/2023
Financial News

The French people’s favourite shop is now Action.

Action is now the French public’s favourite shop, ahead of brands such as Décathlon, Leroy Merlin, and McDonalds. Thanks to its unique model, the Dutch non-food hard discounter has carved out a place for itself in France. Experts at AURIS Finance, a consultancy specialising in mergers and acquisitions, take a closer look. Eight out of […]
MDD
07/04/2023
Financial News

Retailers use own-brand products to fight inflation

Food price inflation is having an impact on the strategy of major retailers. The development of own-brand products (store brands) allows large retailers to stay ahead of the game. AURIS Finance experts, a consultancy specialising in mergers and acquisitions, explain. Households’ food budgets continue to grow and are increasingly important. According to the Banque de […]
Monoprix, une enseigne Casino
24/03/2023
Mergers & Acquisitions

Casino and Teract begin merger discussions

This would be a match made in heaven between an urban giant and a suburban specialist. An alliance between Casino and Teract is currently being explored. The talks, which started at the beginning of March, have once again put the spotlight on the possibility of a shake-up in the French retail sector. Experts from AURIS […]
Hard discounter MERE
21/10/2022
Financial News

Russian hard discounter Mere struggles to expand in Europe

With its unique model, the Russian hard discounter had big ambitions in Europe. However, just three months after opening a shop in the Flemish region, Mere decided to close its doors. Poor profitability, a lukewarm reception from consumers against a backdrop of war in Ukraine, experts at AURIS Finance, a consultancy specialising in mergers and […]
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