Colruyt Group
Colruyt Group is a Belgian retail corporation operating a network of supermarkets and specialized retail stores across Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. The company is primarily engaged in food distribution, energy supply, and retail services, maintaining its corporate headquarters in Halle.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Belgium
HQ City
Halle
Founded
1950
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Brussels
Tax Domicile
BE
Ultimate Parent
Etablissementen Franz Colruyt NV
Data Hosting
BE
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
High
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
ISO 14001, ISO 50001, Fairtrade
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1928
Company founded
Franz Colruyt started a colonial goods wholesale business in Lembeek.
1977
IPO
Colruyt went public and listed on the Brussels Stock Exchange.
2013
Acquisition of Dreamland
Colruyt Group expanded its non-food retail sector through strategic acquisitions.