Carrefour Polish to lower prices on over 18,500 products
Carrefour Polska is coming lower the prices of over 18,500 productsfollowing the decision of the Polish Government to abolish VAT on selected foods.
The retailer plans to add 1,000 more items to the list and offer nearly 20,000 products at reduced prices from February 1st.
The reduced prices will apply to a range of goods under the 5% VAT category, including fruit and vegetables, cold cuts and meat, oil, dairy products and bread, among others.
Lidl and Aldi have also announced that they will reduce the prices of approximately 2,000 products in Poland, according to media reports.
In December last year, Poland announced plans to reduce the VAT on certain foods to zero from 1 February as part of a program of tax cuts and cash dividends aimed at mitigating the effects of rising inflation on consumers.
Other initiatives
At the beginning of 2020, Carrefour Polska introduced a guarantee for unchanged prices for 150 own-brand products in response to the difficult economic situation in connection with the coronavirus pandemic.
The initiative gave customers certainty about fixed prices for popular everyday products, such as flour, sugar, dairy products, and hygiene products, including toilet paper or paper towels.
In 2021, the retailer launched its long-term campaign – Low prices as before, which made it possible for shoppers to buy a range of goods at attractive prices.
Elsewhere, Carrefour Polska has completed a thorough redevelopment of its flagship hypermarket in Galeria Mokotów, Warsaw.