In the saturated Belgian supermarket landscape, a spot is suddenly becoming available: with the planned discontinuation of Cora, retailers are preparing for a reshuffling of market shares. But who will reap the benefits? And what does the Belgian food market look like today?
320 million euros to be divided
Cora accounted for an annual turnover of around 320 million euros in food products, according to RetailSonar’s new analysis of the Belgian supermarket landscape. In the current market context, in which the number of grocery stores remains stable at 4,922, this turnover represents a significant market share that is now open for redistribution.