Auchan news 

With Casino-owned Franprix opening a further evolution of its Darwin store design and Carrefour reported to be preparing to launch a new beauty-focused store to its roster of brands, we look at two developments from the country. Carrefour to launch Sources… Trade publication LSA has reported that Carrefour will open a beauty-focused store under the Sources brand name during the first week o...

Following its exit from Italy, Auchan is continuing to invest elsewhere in Europe to grow its store base. Recent announcements have seen country operations in Poland and Portugal discuss growth opportunities. Auchan targeting expansion in Lisbon… Speaking at the reopening of a store in the city, Auchan Retail Portugal’s general director, Pedro Cid, discussed how the retailer wanted to opera...

The Auchan Group announced it has initiated its rebranding programme, set April 2018. In H1 2019 results, it was highlighted Auchan Portugal has strong sales growth. Rebranding Auchan Retail operates under three banners, in Portugal. The retailer has started the rebranding of Jumbo and Pão de Açúcar stores, to concentrate on the Auchan brand. The Auchan Group’s €90m investment plan for 2...

Auchan Retail generated revenue of €22.7 bn in the first half of its financial year, a fall of 2.4% at current exchange rates and by 0.4% at constant exchange rates. On a like-for-like basis, Auchan Retail said revenue fell by 0.8%. The retailer reported the performance of its operations in 12 countries, i.e. excluding Italy and Vietnam, and had restated them due to its concession agreement with ...

Alibaba has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2019. Total revenue was up 42% to CNY114,924m (US$16,741m) YoY. Continue to invest in technology In a press release, Daniel Zhang, Alibaba’s CEO, said, “ We will continue to expand our customer base, increase operating efficiency and deliver robust growth. With strong cash flow from our core commerce business...

As Auchan sells its final stores to the Arena Group, UniCoop Tirreno launch online and SPAR reveals 2019 investment plans, we round up news from the region. Auchan selling its final stores in Italy Auchan has sold the last remaining 33 stores to the Arena Group. The latter has sold 14 Simply stores to Crai.  The Arena Group confirmed most stores will not be closed and will continue for the ...

Auchan Spain has announced its FY2018 results, reporting a 1.4% increase in turnover to €4,597m. The growth it saw in 2018 was an improvement on 2017's performance, with the most recent year's results, 0.1% higher than the previous. Investment of €109m In 2018, Auchan invested €109m, of which 40% was set aside for “the opening of new centres and teaching changes” . The remainder was put to...

As part of separate initiatives, both reported by trade publication Lineaires, Auchan is set to develop shop-in-shop solutions for non-grocery ranges, while it also halting its brand convergence strategy to maintain the online Chronodrive brand. Hypermarkets to benefit from Mulliez-owned brands Lineaires reports that Auchan’s hypermarkets are set to partner with the non-grocery-focused bran...

Saigon Co.op buys out Auchan’s business in Vietnam. Vietnam’s leading domestic retailer takes over It was earlier reported that French retailer Auchan will withdraw from Vietnam . In a joint statement released today, it was announced that Saigon Co.op will take over operations in the country. Existing members of Auchan’s shopper loyalty programme will be automatically transferre...

As Auchan France appoints a new chief executive, Auchan’s operations elsewhere in Europe roll out blockchain technology and look to add new services to support footfall. Auchan France appoints new chief executive Auchan France has appointed Jean-Denis Deweine as its new chief executive. He takes over from Ali Khosrovi, who has left the company. Announcing the appointment, Auchan Retail’s ch...