The 2000's

2004: ED and Coop Atlantique sign a franchise agreement. Carrefour establishes an European property company " Carrefour Property ".
2005: A new management board supervisory board were appointed.
2006: Carrefour consolidates its strong position in France with the integration of 12 Hypermarket and of a new engine for growth with the integration of 5 Hypermarket in Romania. Carrefour acquires 4 Hypermarket in Spain.
2007: 2OO7 marked a new stage in the groups strategy of optimizing its assets as it invested in markets with strong growth potential. Tha acquisition of the Altacadao chain (34 Hypermarket) vaulted Carrefour Brazil to the top position in the food retailing industry.