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BUT, Conforama, MDA Company, Casino Group and Intermarché end their technical goods purchasing partnership, Sirius Achats

Press release
Paris, 24 April 2024

BUT, Conforama, MDA Company, Casino Group and Intermarché end their technical goods* purchasing partnership, Sirius Achats

After almost two years, BUT, Conforama, MDA Company, Casino Group and Intermarché have decided, in accordance with the terms of their agreements, to terminate their central purchasing hub Sirius Achats with effect from 15 June 2024.

Each banner can now forge new partnerships in technical goods purchasing or deepen intra-group synergies. Further to this development, MDA will remain a purchasing partner of Giga-France, the joint purchasing agency for BUT and Conforama.

BUT, Conforama, MDA Company, Casino Group and Intermarché will remain committed to the same purchasing performance objectives and continue to foster the development of responsible products.

* Large and small household appliances; audiovisual equipment.

About BUT
BUT, an expert and innovative banner
Over the past 50 years, BUT has built a solid position as the leading home furnishings network and now has over 320 stores. A major omnichannel and local player in household goods distribution with more than 155 million visits per year – including 120 million online – BUT's brick-and-mortar and digital distribution channels continue to grow. Whether in the kitchen, living room or bedroom, from decor to household appliances, BUT works tirelessly with its suppliers and its design and style studio to constantly refresh its product offering to meet a wide range of tastes, needs and budgets. With over 9,000 highly committed employees, BUT has always had a special relationship with its customers. The banner has combined the best of physical and online retailing to enrich its customer experience, winning a number of awards, including No. 1 bedding advisor five years running (2017-2021). In 2022, BUT was also named Best Kitchen Retailer for the fifth consecutive year and Best Furniture Retailer for the third time. Website: but.fr

About Conforama
A major player in its sector, Conforama is a multi-specialist in home furnishings, appliances and decor that aims to make trend-setting homewares accessible to all. Through its network of 176 stores in France (including three franchises in mainland France and eight in the French overseas territories) and its website www.conforama.fr, Conforama offers a vast range of competitively-priced products for the home: from furniture and decor to household appliances and electronic entertainment.