SNCF Gares & Connexions, the French train station operator, has selected retail giant Carrefour and travel retail group Lagardere to open 150 food stores over the next five years, following a competitive tender process. The initiative falls under SNCF Gares & Connexions’ “Place de la Gare” programme, which aims to integrate community-focused services into urban centres. The retailers plan to open 30 stores per year, including both retail outlets under …