The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Wholesale / Retail Retail trade Non-specialised retail sale 47.1 - Non-specialised retail sale
175 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
4 July 2025
Employment effect (start)
4 July 2025
Foreseen end date
Description
Carrefour has announced 175 job cuts at its Milan headquarters as part of a strategic reorganization plan, marking another step in its potential Italian market exit. The French multinational cited complex Italian market conditions characterized by intense competition, diminished purchasing power, and margin pressures from rising energy, logistics costs, and interest rates.
Carrefour stated the restructuring aims to accelerate business transformation focused on the franchising model and relaunch financial and commercial sustainability. The company prioritised managing affected personnel in compliance with regulations and finding solutions with minimal social impact through constructive dialogue with social partners.
Eurofound (2025), Carrefour, Internal restructuring in Italy, factsheet number 203044, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203044.
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