D I S T R I B U T I O N Bulk retailing is set to gain ground in supermarkets and hypermarkets following the introduction of the French Climate and Resilience Act (see opposite). This fact poses a challenge for retailers and brands, which must adapt their organisational structure to cope with the change. FM Logistic offers them a proven model, but how does it actually work? FM Logistic receives the products dried fruit, coffee, rice, pasta, snacks, confectionery, etc. and repackages them in reusable containers: self-service hoppers, for example. These operations take place in a grey room storage area that meets very high hygiene standards. The containers are then delivered to the points of sale, where they are used directly to present and deliver the products concerned. The empty containers are then returned to a specialised cleaning company before being refilled. Many French retailers are now experimenting with bulk distribution, including Intermarché, Monoprix, Franprix and Carrefour. With support from FM Logistic, Franprix completed its programme to test bulk branded products in four shops in July 2021. FM Logistic now handles own-brand bulk logistics for around 500 Franprix shops. FM Logistic has also signed contracts with three other leading retailers for projects to test bulk sales of branded products.
Taking action to limit waste MORE ABOUT IT Bulk retailing and the law. Under the terms of the French Climate and Resilience Act adopted in June 2021, stores with more than 400m2 of retail floor space must devote 20% of their area to offering bulk and unpackaged products from 2030 onwards.
We re working with our customers to extend our expertise in bulk logistics.
FRANCE/VILLACOUBLAY. Bulk products are becoming a strong consumer trend
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