ITALY: Auchan teams up with C3 purchasing | Progresiv

Auchan-Sma has joined C3 purchasing in Italy as of 1 November 2015 and joint negotiations will take effect in 2016. The alliance accounts for 9 billion euros (of which Auchan’s hypermarkets account for 2.9 billion euros and Simply supermarkets account for 4 billion euros) in purchasing power and will complement Auchan’s existing sourcing agreements with Crai, Sisa and other partners.

C3 groups 18 members and 27 distribution centres catering to a network of 16 Cash and Carry stores, 12 hypermarkets, 193 supermarkets and 164 convenience stores. (www.kantarretailiq.com)