Carrefour SA operates as a food retailer in France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Romania, Brazil, Argentina, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company operates hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, club stores, and cash and carry stores; e-commerce sites; and service stations. It is also involved in the provision of financial services; banking and insurance businesses; property development; travel agency; shopping mall rental; and franchise activities. Carrefour SA was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Massy, France.