Company Story
1935 - Founding of Etn. Fr. Colruyt NV by Franz Colruyt
1953 - Opening of the first self-service store in Lembeek
1960 - Introduction of the first private label, 'Bonprix'
1970 - Expansion into the French-speaking region of Belgium
1980 - Launch of the 'Colruyt' store concept
1990 - Introduction of the 'OKay' discount store concept
2000 - Launch of the 'Bio-Planet' organic store concept
2004 - Acquisition of the 'SPAR' retail chain in Belgium
2010 - Launch of the 'Colruyt Lowest Prices' campaign
2015 - Introduction of the 'Colruyt Group' umbrella brand