Carrefour to experiment with discount zones
French retailer Carrefour is to experiment with discount zones in five of its French hypermarkets, according to Linéaires. This discount area – comprising one or two aisles – will display first-price manufacturer products and will not be a showcase for the Carrefour Discount product range.
Source: Planet Retail
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