Casino Group and Gorillas announced the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding to seal a major partnership for the quick commerce market in France. By joining forces, Casino Group and Gorillas demonstrate a shared ambition to become leading players of the instant on-demand industry both in the French and European markets. With this partnership, Casino Group strengthens Monoprix & Franprix leadership in city centers and Gorillas further accelerates its growth in the French market. Through this agreement, Casino Group gives Gorillas access to its products of national brands, but also to Monoprix?s high-quality private label products, which will be available through Gorillas? app and delivered within minutes to customers in Paris, Lille, Bordeaux, Lyon and Nice. Casino Group will also rely on Gorillas? unparalleled technological and operational expertise. Gorillas will indeed undertake packing and fast delivery of orders purchased on Monoprix & Franprix online platforms from its French micro-fulfilment stores. Casino Group will be associated to value creation through a stake in Gorillas Technologies France as well as in Gorillas Technologies GmbH, at the group level in Germany. The signing of this strategic partnership should occur before the end of 2021.