James AnyanzwaFrench retail giant Carrefour has entered Ethiopia’s fast-growing grocery market through a partnership with Queens Supermarket Plc, a subsidiary of Midroc Investment Group, the country’s largest private company. The franchise and supply partnership allows the roll-out of Carrefour banners, expertise and products in Africa’s second most populous nation, with about 135 million people. Under the agreement, Carrefour will support Midroc teams in transforming the entire store network under Carrefour banners and implementing an ambitious expansion plan. The United States, Europe, Turkiye, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates are among the leading suppliers of food and beverage products sold through Ethiopia’s grocery retail sector. Carrefour operates in Africa through franchise partnerships with Majid Al Futtaim and CFAO Retail.

Source: Ethiopian News January 08, 2026 07:45 UTC