Carrefour - 2017 Registration Document

1 PRESENTATION OF THE CARREFOUR GROUP Description of the Group’s business CARREFOUR | 2017 REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 15 Description of the Group’s business 1.3 Geographic footprint 1.3.1 Carrefour is currently present in mainland France and its overseas territories (47% of the store network), other European countries (38%), Latin America (8%), Asia (4%), and other regions such as Africa, the Middle East and the Dominican Republic (3%). To maintain this presence, the Group operates a network of consolidated and franchised stores, and stores managed with local partners. In every country and region, Carrefour banners provide a convenient offering, selected on the basis of a close reading of customer aspirations, needs, tastes and purchasing patterns. This process is facilitated by the Group’s active contribution to the vitality and development of its host communities, by partnering with regional producers, creating jobs and taking part in economic, environmental, social and solidarity projects, in partnership with local stakeholders. Carrefour is a multi-local retailer. Its stores are locally rooted, responsive and attentive to their customers, with the support, logistics and leverage of an international retailing group. The franchise model is based on specific capabilities and franchisees that have demonstrated outstanding retailing expertise. In some regions of the world, Carrefour privileges partnerships with professionals who have deep roots in their communities. This model combines the strength of Carrefour’s multi-format model with its partners’ granular, in-depth knowledge of local markets. Carrefour has three operational models for its stores: integrated, franchised and through partnerships. Alongside its directly operated stores, Carrefour operates a network of franchised stores. Other 398 stores France 5,718 stores Other European countries 4,704 stores Asia 466 stores Latin America 1,014 stores Store network by region GEOGRAPHIC FOOTPRINT AT DECEMBER 31, 2017 Integrated countries/regions Franchised countries/regions China Romania France* stores stores stores stores stores Belgium Poland Argentina Brazil Taiwan Other Carrefour group 5,571 786 896 323 259 605 409 Spain 993 114 1,276 Italy 1,068 * Mainland France 12,300 stores around the world stores stores stores stores stores stores