Carrefour to Spend Over €150m on Smart Store Tech Rollout by 2030
Carrefour will invest over €150m to equip all French hypermarkets and supermarkets with Vusion’s IoT rails, electronic shelf labels and AI cameras by 2030 under its Carrefour 2030 plan. The retailer commits €100m yearly to AI, €200m to modernise and targets a 3.5% margin with €1bn cost savings by 2030.
1. Partnership Scope and CapEx
Carrefour and Vusion will implement smart store systems across all French hypermarkets and supermarkets by 2030, requiring over €150m in capital expenditure. The agreement expands pilots started in June 2025 into a nationwide rollout under the Carrefour 2030 growth plan.
2. Technology Components
Deployment includes next-generation electronic shelf labels, Bluetooth-enabled smart rails, AI-driven micro-cameras, Captana AI for out-of-stock detection and EdgeSense rails for automated product geolocation and pick-to-light functionality.
3. Strategic Plan and Financial Targets
As part of the Carrefour 2030 roadmap, the retailer will invest €100m annually in AI initiatives and €200m in store modernisation, aiming for a 3.5% recurring operating margin and €1bn in cost savings by 2030. Carrefour will also join Vusion’s International Advisory Board and launch a joint retail innovation lab.