“Retail is a dynamic field, and our network is constantly in motion (…). This year we are working to develop the Carrefour network – we plan to open more than 30 new stores to complement our physical presence,” Carrefour officials said.
The dynamic of the industry also entails decisions to close or relocate some stores, if they do not perform or are no longer aligned with Carrefour’s strategic vision, the officials added.
The retailer has recently announced it will close two hypermarkets, one in Sun Plaza in Bucharest and one in Supernova in Pitesti. Its representatives explain the move was due to certain circumstances and say the group will continue to open such large stores in Romania.
“We will continue to focus on the hypermarket format (…)”
The plan is to open new Carrefour hypermarkets in Romania in major shopping centers and in areas where the retailer is not already present in the medium and long run, its officials said.
(English version by Loredana Fratila-Cristescu)