Key Facts:
Market-leading essential retailer: Established in 1898, Casino is one of the world's largest food retailers with approximately 11,000 stores in France and Latin America. Casino maintains a multi-format strategy, operating discount, convenience, cash and carry, supermarket and hypermarket retail stores under various brands. It is also the second largest e-commerce retailer in France.
Established locations with limited local competition: The acquired hypermarkets are located in Southern and Central France, predominantly in dense urban infill areas forecast to experience above-average population growth, and where Casino is the market leader with limited competition.
High-performing properties in a resilient industry: The properties are established grocery sites that rank among Casino's top hypermarkets. As an essential retailer, the grocery sector has maintained strong demand during the pandemic.