Auchan Retail in the news

A fresh produce warehouse of the Auchan retail chain was damaged by Russian attacks on October 7, with no employee injuries reported.

CMS Francis Lefebvre advised Auchan Retail on a legal case regarding an employment safeguard plan, which was confirmed valid by the Council of State.

CMS Francis Lefebvre advised Auchan Retail in a contentious employment protection plan (PSE) that the French administrative Supreme Court (Conseil d'État) validated, setting precedents for group-level agreements and consultation processes.

The French Council of State validated Auchan Retail France's job protection plan, overturning previous invalidations.

The Conseil d’État has validated Auchan Retail's job protection plan, allowing the company to proceed with nearly 2,400 job cuts despite union opposition.

The French Conseil d'Etat sided with Auchan, validating its job protection plan and ending a legal dispute with unions regarding group-level agreements and information disclosure.

The Conseil d'Etat has validated Auchan's large-scale redundancy plan from late 2024, overturning previous rejections and confirming the legality of the job cuts.

The French Council of State has validated Auchan's job protection plan (PSE) from late 2024, which resulted in 2,389 job cuts, overturning previous court decisions that had sided with unions.

Auchan Retail's job protection plan, affecting 2,389 positions, has been deemed legal by the French Council of State, ending a legal challenge from non-signing unions.

164 Auchan supermarkets in France will be rebranded as Intermarché or Netto, marking a significant change in the retail sector.

Auchan Retail initiated a recall of "Prix Bas" round tomatoes sold between September 13-18, 2026, due to excessive pesticide residues.

Auchan is rebranding 164 supermarkets to Intermarché or Netto through a franchise model to lower prices and enhance competitiveness, while also re-evaluating its other 266 supermarkets.

Auchan Retail concluded the strategic transformation of its French supermarket network by entering exclusive negotiations to sell 17 stores to Lidl.

Auchan Retail completed a strategic transformation of its French supermarket network, involving sales to Lidl and Groupement Mousquetaires, and franchising 164 stores as Intermarché or Netto.

Facing financial difficulties, Auchan is converting 164 of its supermarkets into Intermarché or Netto franchises, aiming for lower prices and increased sales volume, despite employee concerns.

Auchan Retail Portugal renewed its LIGARTE solidarity wine partnership with LIGA Foundation and Casa Ermelinda Freitas, donating €1.50 per bottle to support LIGA's inclusion projects, while also running a separate wine campaign with discounts.

Auchan's ownership structure reveals the Mulliez family's control through a cascade of holding companies, confirmed by a court decision amidst a store reorganization and a recent financial autonomy move.

Auchan is converting 164 of its supermarkets into Intermarché or Netto franchises to refocus on hypermarkets, with customers hoping for lower prices and employees concerned about job security.

164 Auchan supermarkets will be rebranded as Intermarché or Netto through a joint venture, aiming for 7-8% price reductions and increased sales volumes.