Retail France’s Casino Group to open 210 stores in Morocco By Pramod Kumar May 28, 2025, 7:51 AM Alamy Casino Group currently operates 472 stores outside France. Its first in Morocco will open next year Partnership with H&S Invest Holding Franprix and Monoprix stores First will open in 2026 French convenience store retailer Casino Group will open 210 stores in Morocco over the next decade as part of its international expansion strategy. The company has partnered with Morocco’s H&S Invest Holding to open Franprix and Monoprix branded outlets, the companies said in a joint statement. Franprix specialises in urban convenience stores, while Monoprix provides a “one-stop shop” catering to all budgets. The first stores will open next year, the statement said. H&S Invest will set up a new subsidiary, with investments expected to reach more than $108 million between 2025 and 2027, according to Morocco-based The North Africa Post. Macron’s Morocco trip the catalyst for $11bn in deals Renault’s hybrid move will power up Morocco’s EV ambitions Morocco to break ground on Casablanca airport terminal in June Its chairman Moncef Belkhayat said H&S Invest hopes the deal will create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs by the end of the decade. Casino Group operates in more than 30 countries and has 472 franchised stores outside France, representing 3.5 percent of its net sales in 2024. The company generated gross merchandise volume of €12.4 billion ($14.07 billion) in 2024. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
