Carrefour Expands into India with Apparel Group Partnership
Deal News | Apr 24, 2025 | Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Carrefour is set to enter the Indian market through a new franchise agreement with Apparel Group, advised by Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP). This partnership will enable Apparel Group to open and operate Carrefour-branded food retail stores starting in Delhi NCR and northern India, with plans to expand rapidly across India over the next three years. This move aligns with Carrefour's strategic plan to penetrate ten new countries by 2026. BCLP, building on its longstanding relationship with Carrefour, advised on this project with a team including Jinal Shah, Richard Shaw, George Avery, and Eleanor Powell.
Sectors
- Retail
- Legal Services
Geography
- India – The new franchise agreement focuses on opening Carrefour-branded stores in India, marking its re-entry into this market.
- Global – Carrefour's activities span multiple regions as part of a broader global expansion strategy.
Industry
- Retail – Carrefour is a major player in the retail industry, expanding its food retail operations into new markets.
- Legal Services – Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP provides legal advisory services, particularly in the area of franchising and corporate transactions.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrefour | Target Company | Company | A global retail corporation expanding its franchise network into India. |
| Apparel Group | Bidding Companybuyer | Company | A retail and lifestyle company that will operate Carrefour-branded stores in India. |
| Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Legal advisor | Company | Advised Carrefour on its franchise agreement with Apparel Group. |
| Patrick Lasfargues | People | Person | CEO of Carrefour International Partnership, overseeing the expansion into India. |