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CARREFOUR

Remarkable facts of the week in promotional catalogues for

Bere Blondă
W32 03/08/2026 → 09/08/2026
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Executive Summary

W32
Promo pressure
117
▲ +7 (Δ vs Y-1)
Σ promo occurrences
Maximum discount
-50%
➡ STABLE (vs Y-1)
Highest observed discount
Frequent MAP Range
20,8 Lei (±3,1 Lei)
▲ +2,8 Lei more expensive (vs Y-1)
The most frequent price (MAP) range of the week in the category
Promotions with advantages
91,5%
▲ +17 pts (vs Y-1)
Weight of promotions with advantages (100% minus promotions without advantages)
Dominant advantage
Crossed price,Price Discount
Y-1: Crossed price,Price Discount
The most frequent consumer advantage in the category
Promotions with discount
94,0%
▲ +27,6 pts (vs Y-1)
Weight of promotions with a discount this week in the category
Frequent Discount Range
-20% (±3 pt)
▼ -3 pts weaker (vs Y-1)
The most frequent discount range this week in the category

All players

In the Year-on-Year comparison, the market experienced a slight decrease, with the current value at 91,5 compared to 110,0 last year, reflecting an absolute change of -18,5. Week-on-Week, the market also saw a slight decrease from 98,0 to 91,5, resulting in a change of -6,5. In contrast, Kaufland emerged as the leader, maintaining its rank at 1, with a very sharp increase in occurrences, rising to 24,8 from 13,3 last week, marking an increase of 86,5%. Compared to the five-week average, Kaufland's occurrences also showed a very sharp increase, going from 12,9 to 24,8, an increase of 92,2%. Meanwhile, Carrefour experienced a moderate decrease in occurrences, dropping from 16,5 to 12,0 compared to the five-week average. Lidl, on the other hand, saw a moderate decrease in occurrences Year-on-Year, falling from 20,9 to 13,7.
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Competitive Activity

CARREFOUR vs Rest of market
Rank Total Bere Blondă
promo occurrences 117 14 29 16 10
Visibility share 100% 12,0% 24,8% 13,7% 8,5%
Mechanic Crossed price,Price Discount Crossed price,Price Discount Crossed price,Price Discount Gifts on pack Price Discount Card
Most frequent MAP range 20,78 Lei 22,95 Lei 3,49 Lei 22,95 Lei 17,99 Lei
Discount 20,0% 15,0% 22,0% 20,0% 23,0%
% Discount 94,0% 92,9% 89,7% 87,5% 100,0%

🏆 Retailer promotional championship — CARREFOUR

Average ranks on the 5 key indicators (Share of voice, Mechanics mix, MAP range, Discount depth, Share of promotions with displayed discount). The first place (#1) represents the highest performance.

2024

#5
#4
#3
#2
#1
Winner: KAUFLAND
CARREFOUR : Rank #3

2025

#5
#4
#3
#2
#1
Winner: PENNY
CARREFOUR : Rank #2

2026

#9
...
#4
#3
#2
#1
Winner: PENNY
CARREFOUR : Rank #9
CARREFOUR has experienced a notable decline in its composite rank, falling from 2 to 9 between 2025 and 2026. This shift reflects a decrease in competitive activity, as CARREFOUR's share of voice stands at 12,0%, ranking it third among competitors. The retailer's strengths include its share of voice, but it faces challenges with its price positioning and discount depth, which are ranked lower. In comparison, PENNY leads the category with a composite rank of 1, driven by its strong promotional strategies. LIDL follows closely behind CARREFOUR at rank 8, indicating a competitive landscape where CARREFOUR must enhance its offerings to regain its previous standing. KAUFLAND, currently active, has a share of voice of 24,8%, showcasing a very sharp increase in visibility. Overall, CARREFOUR's current position highlights the need for strategic adjustments to improve its competitive stance.
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Promo Pressure by Retailer

117 promo occurrences
Retailer W32 (2026) W31 (2026) Avg W27-31 (2026) W32 (2025) W32 (2024) Trend (Sparkline)
Total Bere Blondă 117,0 98,0 139,0 110,0 128,0
CARREFOUR 12,0% 13,3% 16,5% 12,7% 6,2%
KAUFLAND 24,8% 13,3% 12,9% 10,0% 4,7%
LIDL 13,7% 14,3% 12,1% 20,9% 7,0%
PENNY 8,5% 7,1% 5,3% 9,1% 7,0%
SUPECO 7,7% 0,0% 2,3% 6,4% 7,8%
SELGROS 6,8% 0,0% 1,7% 10,9% 6,2%
CARREFOUR MARKET 6,8% 7,1% 17,8% 8,2% 4,7%
SENIC GROSS & MARKET 5,1% 4,1% 3,6% 0,0% 0,0%
MEGA IMAGE 4,3% 7,1% 3,0% 3,6% 4,7%
PROFI 3,4% 0,0% 3,0% 4,5% 5,5%
CARREFOUR (Rank) #3 #2 #2 #2 #4 -
In the current analysis, CARREFOUR holds a share of 12,0%, reflecting a slight decrease of 1,3 pts compared to last week. KAUFLAND, on the other hand, has seen a very sharp increase, now at 24,8%, which is an impressive rise of 11,5 pts from the previous week. LIDL's share stands at 13,7%, showing a slight increase of 1,6 pts compared to the last five weeks, although it has decreased by 7,2 pts year-over-year. PENNY has a current share of 8,5%, marking a slight increase of 1,4 pts from last week and a very strong increase of 3,2 pts compared to the last five weeks. SUPECO has achieved a share of 7,7%, indicating a negligible increase from no previous data available. Overall, the market has experienced a slight increase in promotional pressure, now at 117,0, which is up by 19,0 from last week.
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MAP Frequency Clusters

Bere Blondă — W32
Retailer W32 (2026) W31 (2026) Avg W27-31 (2026) W32 (2025) W32 (2024) Trend YoY
Total Bere Blondă 20,78 Lei 20,95 Lei 21,75 Lei 17,99 Lei 16,79 Lei ▲▲ Increase
CARREFOUR 22,95 Lei 20,99 Lei 21,75 Lei 19,75 Lei 2,99 Lei ▲▲ Increase
KAUFLAND 3,49 Lei 4,49 Lei 3,49 Lei 14,89 Lei 3,69 Lei ▼▼ Decrease
LIDL 22,95 Lei 16,45 Lei 17,39 Lei 5,48 Lei 4,49 Lei ▲▲ Increase
PENNY 17,99 Lei 18,49 Lei 17,39 Lei 16,99 Lei 15,89 Lei ▲ Increase
SUPECO 18,45 Lei - 15,75 Lei 16,95 Lei 16 Lei ▲ Increase
SELGROS 19,17 Lei - 19,38 Lei 19,97 Lei 15,99 Lei ▼ Decrease
CARREFOUR MARKET 20,30 Lei 22,49 Lei 21,95 Lei 20,89 Lei 5,27 Lei ▼ Decrease
SENIC GROSS & MARKET 6,69 Lei 2,95 Lei 2,89 Lei - - ▲▲ Increase
MEGA IMAGE 5,35 Lei 5,75 Lei 6,87 Lei 4,49 Lei 5,49 Lei ▲▲ Increase
PROFI 3,15 Lei - 3,33 Lei 17,99 Lei 16,99 Lei ▼▼ Decrease
CARREFOUR (Rank) #9 #6 #9 #7 #1 -
In the current analysis, CARREFOUR maintains a MAP price of 22,95 Lei, reflecting a slight increase of 3,20 Lei compared to the same week last year, and a slight increase of 1,96 Lei from last week. LIDL also shows a MAP price of 22,95 Lei, which indicates a very sharp increase of 17,47 Lei year-over-year and a moderate increase of 6,50 Lei week-on-week. KAUFLAND's MAP price stands at 3,49 Lei, demonstrating a very sharp decrease of 11,40 Lei year-over-year and a slight decrease of 1,00 Lei from last week. PENNY's MAP price is currently at 17,99 Lei, which shows a negligible decrease of 0,50 Lei week-on-week, while it has no comparable data for last year. Overall, the market exhibits a slight increase in MAP prices year-over-year, with CARREFOUR and LIDL leading the upward trend.
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Promotional Mechanics Mix

Bere Blondă — W32
Retailer Advantage Weight W32 (2026) W31 (2026) Avg W27-31 (2026) W32 (2025) W32 (2024) Profile
Total Bere Blondă 91,5% Crossed price,Price Discount Crossed price,Price Discount Crossed price,Price Discount Crossed price,Price Discount Crossed price,Price Discount Conservative
CARREFOUR 92,9% Crossed price,Price Discount Crossed price,Price Discount Crossed price,Price Discount Virtual lots with free products X% From the 2nd product (identical) Creative
KAUFLAND 79,3% Crossed price,Price Discount Crossed price,Price Discount Crossed price,Price Discount Crossed price,Price Discount Crossed price,Price Discount Conservative
LIDL 87,5% Gifts on pack Gifts on pack Gifts on pack Gifts on pack Crossed price,Price Discount Creative
PENNY 100,0% Price Discount Card Price Discount Card Price Discount Card Price Discount Card Crossed price,Price Discount Creative
SUPECO 100,0% X% From the 2nd product (identical) - Gifts on pack Gifts on pack Gifts on pack Creative
SELGROS 100,0% X% From the 2nd product (identical) - X% From the 2nd product (identical) Gifts on pack Gifts on pack Creative
CARREFOUR MARKET 87,5% Crossed price,Price Discount Gifts on pack,Virtual lots with free products Gifts on pack,Virtual lots with free products Virtual lots with free products X% From the 2nd product (identical) Creative
SENIC GROSS & MARKET 100,0% X% From the 2nd product (identical) X% From the 2nd product (identical) X% From the 2nd product (identical) - - Conservative
MEGA IMAGE 100,0% Price Discount Card Price Discount Card Price Discount Card Price Discount Card Crossed price,Price Discount Creative
PROFI 100,0% Virtual lots with free products - Price Discount App Price Discount App Crossed price,Price Discount Creative
CARREFOUR (Rank) - #7 #5 #7 #1 #1 -
For CARREFOUR (creativity profile: creative), the share of promotions featuring a consumer advantage stands at 92,9% in week W32. Promotional aggressiveness experienced a slight decrease year-over-year with a change of -7,1 pts, and a slight increase evolution since last week (+8,3 pts). For SUPECO (creativity profile: creative), the share of promotions featuring a consumer advantage stands at 100,0% in week W32. Promotional aggressiveness experienced a very sharp increase year-over-year with a change of +85,7 pts, and a not available evolution since last week (- pts). For CARREFOUR MARKET (creativity profile: creative), the share of promotions featuring a consumer advantage stands at 87,5% in week W32. Promotional aggressiveness experienced a slight decrease year-over-year with a change of -12,5 pts, and a none or negligible evolution since last week (+1,8 pts).
6.1

Discount Depth Clusters

Bere Blondă — W32
Retailer W32 (2026) W31 (2026) Avg W27-31 (2026) W32 (2025) W32 (2024) Trend YoY
Total Bere Blondă -20,0% -20,0% -20,0% -23,0% -20,0% ▼▼ Decrease
CARREFOUR -15,0% -15,0% -17,0% -15,0% -15,0% ➡ STABLE
KAUFLAND -22,0% -33,0% -34,0% -35,0% -25,0% ▼▼ Decrease
LIDL -20,0% -17,0% -20,0% -20,0% -22,0% ➡ STABLE
PENNY -23,0% -34,0% -27,0% -27,0% -20,0% ▼▼ Decrease
SUPECO -15,0% - -20,0% - -7,0% ▼▼ Decrease
SELGROS -17,0% - -20,0% -15,0% -19,0% ▲▲ Increase
CARREFOUR MARKET -17,0% -17,0% -17,0% -15,0% -14,0% ▲▲ Increase
SENIC GROSS & MARKET -20,0% -15,0% -16,0% - - ▲▲ Increase
MEGA IMAGE -15,0% -15,0% -15,0% -15,0% -15,0% ➡ STABLE
PROFI -10,0% - -29,0% -16,0% -23,0% ▼▼ Decrease
CARREFOUR (Rank) #7 #5 #7 #5 #6 -
In the current analysis, CARREFOUR maintains a discount depth of 15,0%, reflecting stability compared to last year, as there is no change in intensity. KAUFLAND, however, has seen a moderate decrease in discount depth, dropping from 35,0% last year to 22,0% this year, indicating a softening of promotional generosity. PENNY also experienced a similar trend, with a decrease from 34,0% to 23,0% this week. In contrast, SENIC GROSS & MARKET has increased its discount depth from 15,0% to 20,0% compared to last week, showcasing a notable intensification in its promotional strategy. PROFI's discount depth has decreased significantly from 16,0% last year to 10,0% this year, indicating a sharp reduction in promotional depth.
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6.2

Promotions with discount

Bere Blondă — W32
Retailer W32 (2026) W31 (2026) Avg W27-31 (2026) W32 (2025) W32 (2024) Trend YoY
Total Bere Blondă 94,0% 84,7% 86,6% 66,4% 63,3% ▲▲ Increase
CARREFOUR 92,9% 84,6% 89,6% 100,0% 37,5% ▼ Decrease
KAUFLAND 89,7% 76,9% 83,3% 81,8% 100,0% ▲ Increase
LIDL 87,5% 71,4% 65,5% 30,4% 44,4% ▲▲ Increase
PENNY 100,0% 100,0% 97,3% 100,0% 100,0% ➡ STABLE
SUPECO 100,0% — 87,5% 0,0% 20,0% N/A
SELGROS 100,0% — 91,7% 8,3% 37,5% ▲▲ Increase
CARREFOUR MARKET 87,5% 85,7% 95,2% 100,0% 83,3% ▼▼ Decrease
SENIC GROSS & MARKET 100,0% 100,0% 100,0% — — N/A
MEGA IMAGE 100,0% 100,0% 100,0% 100,0% 66,7% ➡ STABLE
PROFI 100,0% — 90,5% 100,0% 100,0% ➡ STABLE
CARREFOUR (Rank) #7 #5 #7 #1 #7 -
In week W32, CARREFOUR has a share of promotions featuring a displayed percentage discount at 92,9%. This reflects a slight decrease year-over-year, down 7,1 points, indicating a shift towards non-percentage promotional strategies. In contrast, KAUFLAND shows a share of 89,7%, which is an increase of 7,9 points compared to the same week last year. LIDL has a displayed percentage discount share of 87,5%, demonstrating a very sharp increase of 57,1 points year-over-year. SUPECO leads with a perfect score of 100,0%, marking a negligible increase from no comparable data last year. SELGROS also stands at 100,0%, showcasing a very sharp increase of 91,7 points year-over-year.
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News & Alerts (vs last 24 months)

10 new items

🆕 New this week (Unseen promotions over 24 months)

CARREFOUR 1
  • • BERE PREMIUM LAGER NO. 4
CARREFOUR MARKET 1
  • • BERE
CBA NORD VEST C&C 1
  • • BERE NEPASTEURIZATA TILTOTT
MEGA IMAGE 1
  • • BERE
MERKUR 1
  • • BERE
PENNY 1
  • • BERE
SELGROS 1
  • • BERE
SENIC GROSS & MARKET 3
  • • BERE
  • • BERE
  • • BERE PET

Out-of-Trend Alerts

Promotional price (MAP)

The most frequent MAP price range of CARREFOUR stands at 22,95 Lei, i.e. 101,8% above its Y-1 reference (11,37 Lei).

Current: 22,95 Lei | Standard: 11,37 Lei
Promotional pressure

KAUFLAND: share of voice rose sharply to 24,8%, well above its Y-1 reference of 7,3%.

Current: 24,8% | Standard: 7,3% (Y-1)
Promotional price (MAP)

The most frequent MAP price range of KAUFLAND stands at 3,49 Lei, i.e. 62,4% below its Y-1 reference (9,29 Lei).

Current: 3,49 Lei | Standard: 9,29 Lei
Promotional price (MAP)

The most frequent MAP price range of LIDL stands at 22,95 Lei, i.e. 360,4% above its Y-1 reference (4,99 Lei).

Current: 22,95 Lei | Standard: 4,99 Lei
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This guide explains each section and metric used in this weekly newsletter.

📋 Section-by-section walkthrough

1
Executive Summary

Executive Summary — Overview of the 7 key weekly indicators for the analyzed category, with Y-1 comparison. The "Market Reading" text is an AI-generated synthesis highlighting the main trends.

2
Competitive Activity

Competitive Activity — Comparative table of competitive positions across key promotional KPIs for major retailers, with a championship podium ranking.

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Retailer promotional championship

Promotional Championship — Composite ranking of retailers based on the average of their ranks across 5 KPIs (Share of Voice, Mechanics Mix, MAP Range, Discount Depth, Displayed Discount Share). 1st place (#1) represents the best overall performance. The 3-year evolution (N-2, N-1, N) shows each retailer's trajectory.

3
Promo Pressure by Retailer

Promo Pressure by Retailer — Table comparing each retailer's Share of Voice (SOV %) over 5 periods (current week, previous week, 5-week average, same week last year, same week two years ago), with a sparkline showing the 5-period trend.

4
MAP Frequency Clusters

Promo Price Trends — Table comparing the most frequent price ranges (MAP) across retailers over 5 periods, with trend indicators.

5
Promotional Mechanics Mix

Promotional Mechanics Mix — Table showing, for each retailer, the share of promotions featuring a consumer advantage (mini pie chart) and the dominant mechanic per period over 5 periods, with a Creative/Conservative profile tag. Mechanic labels are kept in the source data language.

6.1
Discount Depth Clusters

Discount Depth Clusters — Table comparing the most frequent discount depth ranges across retailers over 5 periods (W, W-1, 5w avg, Y-1, Y-2), with trend indicators.

6.2
Promotions with discount

Displayed Discount Rate — Share of promotions that explicitly display a numerical discount percentage. Comparison across retailers over 5 periods, with trend indicators.

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News & Alerts (vs last 24 months)

News & Alerts — Flags products appearing in promotion for the first time within 24 months and unusual KPI deviations.

🛠️ Calculation of the most frequent MAP & Discount ranges

Weekly Qualification (Pressure)

The promotional "temperature" of the week (Hot, Moderate, Cold) is determined by measuring the promo occurrence volume against the rolling 4-week average and the same period last year (Y-1).

Calculation of the most frequent MAP & Discount ranges

To identify the most frequent ranges in the catalog, a density-based partitioning algorithm (volumetric clusters) isolates major concentration areas within a tolerance range of ±15% around the dominant central value. This reflects the most visible price image.

📊 Glossary of the 7 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. Promo Pressure (SOV)
Promotional share of voice measured by the absolute number of promotional occurrences (SKU exposures) over the week.
2. Frequent MAP range
Most present minimum advertised price (MAP) range in the catalog (±15% tolerance). Reveals the price image promoted by the store.
3. Discount depth
Most frequent discount range in the catalog. A higher value (e.g., -30% vs -20%) indicates increased promotional aggressiveness.
4. Mechanics mix
Distribution of promotions according to the presence of consumer benefits (Immediate discount, Virtual bundle, Loyalty, Multi-buy).
5. Displayed discount rate
The proportion of promotions that explicitly display a numerical discount rate (%) rather than simple offers without a rate.
6. New & Alerts
Identification of products appearing in promotion for the first time over the last 24 months and alerts on deviating KPIs.

7. Dominant Consumer Advantage

The most frequently offered consumer advantage mechanism (e.g., multi-buy discount, loyalty reward) across promotional offers in the category.

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