Carmila Retail Development

Carmila Retail Development invests in promising retailers to help them set up and grow.

This activity contributes to the sustainable growth of our partners and Carmila.

Potential companies looking for growth funds are selected for their potential and their ability to innovate. The qualities and profile of the entrepreneur are also key selection criteria, to ensure that their ambition is a good fit with the culture of Carmila centres.

Our teams provide assistance at every stage of development, supporting the manager (strategy, choice of locations, help with cash management, marketing support, listing advice, etc.).

12 partnerships and 296 shops, including 122 in Carmila centres

The Cigusto vaping chain, 30%-owned by Carmila, now has more than 100 stores

The healthcare offer in our centres will represent 15% of the merchandising mix by 2026, mainly with Vertuo dental practices

Carmila Retail Development success stories (reference block)

Hervé Delille, co-founder of the Cigusto brand, was seeking to accelerate its roll-out. Joining forces with Carmila was the obvious choice: accessible, practical and multi-channel, the centres offered the ideal territorial coverage. The Cigusto concept perfectly complements the range of everyday services on offer. Thanks to its know-how and solid financial and marketing support, Carmila has enabled Cigusto to roll out at top speed. The chain will have over 100 stores by the end of 2022.

Carmila's investment will help Cigusto to meet its target of 250 stores by 2025 and developing its organisations.

Vertuo has become a key player in dental care in France against a backdrop of a shortage of medical care. This brand, co-created by Carmila, offers quality care in accessible locations. Vertuo opened its 19th centre in December 2023, driven by the needs of the medium-sized towns that Carmila operates in.

“The Bohébon concept is all about healthy, home-made fast food made with fresh, high-quality produce. We couldn't have developed so quickly on our own. Recruitment, organisation, cash flow, study of energy suppliers, etc. Carmila Retail Development is advising us on all aspects, with a clear roadmap. The result? We can anticipate and make the right decisions more quickly."

Rémi Boglio

Co-founder of Bohébon

Carmila Retail Development / Incubator

Carmila Retail Development invests in promising retailers to help them set up and grow.

Carmila Retail Development success stories (reference block)