Carrefour Celebrates 50 years of private label

This great ad (see link at bottom) struck a deep personal chord.

Growing up in France in a family of six children, Carrefour was part of everyday life. Like many families living on a tight budget, we relied on Carrefour private-label products, not just because they were affordable, but because we trusted them. In our home, Carrefour private label meant dependable quality at a fair price.

What made this film even more moving was the bearded grandfather with the twinkling eyes, who bore an uncanny resemblance to my own father, who passed away a year ago. And then there was the car at the beginning, a Renault 12, the very same kind we had when I was a child (we had the station-wagon version, to fit the whole tribe!). Small details, perhaps, but enough to bring back a flood of memories.

Later in life, Carrefour became part of my professional journey too. I spent more than 10 years working for Carrefour in Asia, years filled with learning, great memories, and friendships that have lasted a lifetime. In fact, I recently reunited with some of those friends over dinner in Taiwan.

And the story continues. Even though Carrefour has left China, I still make sure to stock up on Carrefour chocolate - especially the organic line - every time I go back to France. Our kids who are adults now know it too: when they visit from France, they know exactly what to bring us.

So bravo to Carrefour and Publicis for creating such a human, resonant ad. You made my day !

Fifty years on, the success of Carrefour private label says something powerful: enduring brands are built on trust. For generations of customers, Carrefour has stood for quality, innovation, and putting customers first.

Long live Carrefour and its private label !

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