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What’s in Store? The Store Visit tour Wednesday 24 October 2007. So….
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What’s in Store?The Store Visit tourWednesday 24 October 2007 So… Store Visit Route – October 24th Nordic Retailing Conference 2007
09.00 – We bring our luggage and board the buses (estimated departure 09.30)10.30 – Arrival at the Villiers Mall (Carrefour and more)12.00 – Depart for Leroy Merlin (DIY) – Arrival approx 12.4513.45 – Depart for the Val d’Europe mall (La Vallee & La Village) incl Auchan Hypermarket - Arrival approx. 14.0016.00 – Busses depart for Charles De Gaulle, arrival approx. 16.40 Time-schedule – Store-Visits: Store Visit Route – October 24th Nordic Retailing Conference 2007
1st stop: Villiers – (Carrefour) Considering the size of the store, we were not surprised to see personnel on rollerskates efficiently serving customers. The largest Carrefour in France It is the reference and pilot store for new concepts, and it covers all categories in only one level. Also offers a playground for the kids, an impressing fish market, butcher, garden / green department, specific regional and world products, and of course an impressing department displaying French wines. Store Visit Route – October 24th Nordic Retailing Conference 2007
2nd stop: Leroy Merlin Leroy Merlin stores are large D.I.Y. centers (9000 m2 in average), centered around 5 main sectors (D.I.Y., building, gardening, sanitary equipment and interior decoration) providing a wide range of products in response to customers needs at a competitive price. Their aim is to be amongst the world leaders in their field. Store Visit Route – October 24th Nordic Retailing Conference 2007
3rd stop: VAL D’EUROPE Marne La Vallée - Auchan This new mall with a see-through roof and architecture inspired by Eiffel, has an Auchan hypermarket in one end, a small and cosy Shopping village in the other, and to top it off an Aqua- Centre on the Ground Floor. The Auchan hypermarket has two levels, the first dedicated to an extensive food assortment, the second a complete non-food level. In addition to a ”wine tasting bar” in the wine department this Hypermarket has departments with wide ranges of Bio- and FairTrade products and world products with country signage, and much more… Store Visit Route – October 24th Nordic Retailing Conference 2007
3rd stop: VAL D’EUROPE Marne La Vallée – other stores FNAC is another fascinating concept we will visit in the Villiers mall. Shopping experience is a key word for this retailer, selling almost all things electronic: cameras, MP3 players, Televisions, games and PCs but also books and magazines. The mall also includes retailers like ”GO” – one of the largest Sports Equipment Retailers in France, and Sephora, a very Successful French perfume store Store Visit Route – October 24th Nordic Retailing Conference 2007
3rd stop: VAL D’EUROPE La Village La Village is also a part of the Val D’Europe mall. The little Shopping village predominantly consists of high-end designer Stores and cosy Cafe’s & Restaurants Store Visit Route – October 24th Nordic Retailing Conference 2007
Other places to see If you are planning on extra time in Paris, Other recommended store-visits are: • Galeries Lafayette, is close to the hotel and is a place for clothing, perfumes, jewelry, make-up and other fashion articles • Forum des Halles, Metro/ underground shopping mall (close to the hotel by Metro) It has a certain metro look but holds some very interesting stores • Printemps, (close to Lafayette)seems a bit more modern, but covers pretty much the same categories as Galeries Lafayette • Grand Arch - Les4Temps, (about 10 min by Metro) Includes a 35 year old Auchan Hypermarket. Has an In-store pharmacy in the Hygiene dept, wine cellar, and 2nd floor with non-food products. • Carrousel du Louvre, is a huge mall beneath the Louvre Museum itself, combining retail and culture. One can find there whatever one wants, more or less, and also enjoy the beautiful and modern architecture of the place Store Visit Route – October 24th Nordic Retailing Conference 2007