The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
(46 - 47) Wholesale / Retail 47 - Retail trade 47.1 - Non-specialised retail sale 47.11 - Non-specialised retail sale of predominately food, beverages or tobacco
515 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
14 July 2025
Employment effect (start)
14 July 2025
Foreseen end date
Description
Carrefour, the French-based retail chain, has announced that it plans to cut 515 jobs in Europe.
The cuts are part of a broad restructuring in Europe, including store closures, job cuts, and a strategic shift toward a franchise model. The changes primarily affect Italy and Poland.
In Italy, Carrefour will cut 175 out of 700 employees at its Milan headquarters Carrefour 2025-IT. The company is reportedly considering exiting the Italian market altogether, with Lidl mentioned in media speculation as a potential buyer.
In Poland, Carrefour plans to cut 340 positions across 25 stores as part of its restructuring efforts in 2025 Carrefour 2025-PL. The chain closed more stores than it opened in 2024, resulting in a net loss of PLN 53.6 million and a decline in the number of stores.
Carrefour operates in over 40 countries across Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The group maintains both company-owned and franchised stores under various banners (Carrefour, Carrefour Market, Carrefour City, Express). As of 2024, the chain had about 14,000 stores. Globally, Carrefour employs about 321,000 people.
Eurofound (2025), Carrefour, Internal restructuring in European Union, factsheet number 203102, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203102.
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