# 30 leading retail chains in the Loire department

Tamtam tracks 49 retail chains headquartered in the Loire department. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Groupe Casino, Casino, Spar, Vival and Crédit Agricole Loire Haute-Loire. Their median headcount is 127. Half of them were founded in 1979 or later. The most common headquarters are Saint-Étienne (10), Andrézieux-Bouthéon (3) and Roanne (3).

The Loire department's largest retail chains primarily include grocery and specialized retail, alongside significant banking and healthcare services. Key companies are Groupe Casino, distributing products in France and Latin America; Casino, Spar, Vival, operating nearly 5000 local stores; Crédit Agricole Loire Haute-Loire, providing tailored financial solutions; and Desjoyaux pools, a global leader in buried pool construction.

A notable pattern among these companies is the strong concentration of headquarters in Saint-Étienne, indicating its role as a regional economic hub. While several large groups are present, there is also a mix of mid-sized firms and companies founded in the latter half of the 20th century, such as Desjoyaux pools (1966) and Caisse d'Epargne Loire Drome Ardeche (1991).

🇫🇷 Loire · 30 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Groupe Casino](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-casino) (groupe-casino.fr)<br>Distributes safe, high-quality products, welcomes, connects, serves, brings together people. Develops and enhances banners in France and Latin America for consumer satisfaction. | Retail Groceries | 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne | 10,916 |  |
| 2 | [Casino, Spar, Vival](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/casino-spar-vival) (casino.fr)<br>Operating nearly 5000 local stores answering daily needs of locals, tourists with food, non-food, local products, and practical services. Fostering social connection. | Retail Groceries | 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne | 2,890 | 1970 |
| 3 | [Crédit Agricole Loire Haute-Loire](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/credit-agricole-loire-haute-loire) (credit-agricole.fr)<br>Provides tailored financial solutions through extensive local presence and expertise, serving communities in Loire and Haute-Loire departments. | Banking | 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne | 961 |  |
| 4 | [Caisse d'Epargne Loire Drome Ardeche](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/caisse-d-epargne-loire-drome-ardeche) (caisse-epargne.fr)<br>Provides regional banking services including savings accounts, loans, and financial advice to individuals and businesses in Loire, Drome, and Ardeche. | Banking | 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne | 852 | 1991 |
| 5 | [Desjoyaux pools](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/desjoyaux-pools) (desjoyaux.fr)<br>A global leader in buried pool construction, known for innovative technologies like active permanent casing and pipeless filtration systems since 1966 | Recreational Facilities | 🇫🇷 La Fouillouse | 502 | 1966 |
| 6 | [TOMA INTERIM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/toma-interim) (toma-interim.com)<br>A French franchise specializing in temporary employment in the construction and industrial sectors, focusing on values, trust, and continuous training for candidates and clients | Staffing and Recruiting | 🇫🇷 Montbrison | 310 | 2006 |
| 7 | [Clinique Mutualiste St-Etienne AÉSIO Santé](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/clinique-mutualiste-st-etienne-aesio-sante) (aesio-sante.fr)<br>This private surgical hospital provides high-quality surgery across eight specialized fields, without additional fees for patients, focusing on various surgical disciplines. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne | 300 |  |
| 8 | [AS SAINT ETIENNE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/as-saint-etienne) (asse.fr)<br>The company operates as a football club, providing opportunities for players to compete in leagues and tournaments at various levels | Spectator Sports | 🇫🇷 L'Étrat | 293 | 1933 |
| 9 | [la fée maraboutée](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-fee-maraboutee) (lafeemaraboutee.fr)<br>A French women's ready-to-wear brand founded in 1996, drawing inspiration from travel, cultural blends, and diversity Offers timeless styles for all body types ethically made | Textile Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Mably | 264 | 1996 |
| 10 | [Focal-JMlab](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/focal-jmlab) (focal.com)<br>Designs, manufactures, and sells home audio loudspeakers, car audio systems, monitoring loudspeakers, and headphones, focusing on faithful sound reproduction and innovation. | Computers and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Talaudière | 262 | 1979 |
| 11 | [Mutualité française Loire - Haute-Loire - Puy-de-Dôme SSAM](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mutualite-francaise-loire-haute-loire-puy-de-dome-ssam) (mutualite-loire.com)<br>Non-profit organization managing a network of over 90 mutual service and care establishments in Loire, Haute-Loire, and Puy-de-Dôme regions Member of Aésio Santé | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne | 225 | 1886 |
| 12 | [Ravon Automobile](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ravon-automobile) (ravon-automobile.fr)<br>Family-owned company distributing new and used vehicles from multiple brands, offering after-sales services in Loire and Haute-Loire regions. | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 La Ricamarie | 172 | 1972 |
| 13 | [EUREA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eurea) (groupe-eurea.com)<br>Major agricultural and agro-food group operating in animal nutrition, cereal collection, milling, and garden and pet supplies across nine departments. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Feurs | 163 | 1937 |
| 14 | [INTERSPORT - Groupe Rolland](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/intersport-groupe-rolland) (intersport.fr)<br>A dynamic sports company in France focusing on making sports more accessible, sustainable, and inclusive, with a cooperative of 720 stores | Retail | 🇫🇷 Mably | 132 |  |
| 15 | [Brut Butcher](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brut-butcher) (brutbutcher.com)<br>Family-founded butcher's fast-food chain offering quality meat, burgers, and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Meals prepared on-site, no cutlery needed. | Restaurants | 🇫🇷 Andrézieux-Bouthéon | 127 | 2016 |
| 16 | [Weiss - Chocolaterie française](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/weiss-chocolaterie-francaise) (chocolat-weiss.fr)<br>French artisanal chocolate maker crafting chocolates, pralines, and confections using high-quality ingredients and expert blending techniques for global consumers. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne | 126 | 1882 |
| 17 | [Maison Pralus - Pâtisserie et Chocolaterie](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/maison-pralus-patisserie-et-chocolaterie) (chocolats-pralus.com)<br>Handcrafted praline brioche and tropical-origin chocolates made with secret recipes, emphasizing culinary creativity and artisanal production in Roanne. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Roanne | 125 | 1948 |
| 18 | [Fromagerie Guilloteau SAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fromagerie-guilloteau-sas) (fromagerie-guilloteau.com)<br>Production and manufacturing of cheese products based in Pelussin, Loire, specializing in quality cheese offerings for various markets. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Pélussin | 115 | 1981 |
| 19 | [Vacances ULVF](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vacances-ulvf) (vacances-ulvf.com)<br>An organization promoting vacation accessibility for all, offering diverse stays in France for families, friends, couples, and solo travelers | Hospitality | 🇫🇷 Le Chambon-Feugerolles | 114 | 1976 |
| 20 | [VIP Votre Instant Plaisir](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vip-votre-instant-plaisir) (vipletigre.com)<br>A Resto-Drinks-Events concept offering quality products for takeout or dine-in, with a trendy decor and 200 events per year Franchise expansion focused on customer satisfaction | Restaurants | 🇫🇷 Genilac | 67 | 2018 |
| 21 | [LA BOULE OBUT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/la-boule-obut) (obut.com)<br>Manufacturing and innovating pétanque boules, supporting players and competitions, promoting the sport globally with quality and passion. | Sporting Goods Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Saint-Bonnet-le-Château | 59 | 1955 |
| 22 | [Arômes et Liquides](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/aromes-et-liquides) (aromes-et-liquides.fr)<br>Online store offering a wide range of e-liquids, concentrated flavors, and vaping equipment for beginners and experts in France. | Retail | 🇫🇷 Andrézieux-Bouthéon | 58 | 2012 |
| 23 | [Panier Sympa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/panier-sympa)<br>Convenience store specializing in general food products | Food and Beverage Retail | 🇫🇷 Roanne | 54 |  |
| 24 | [MMA Roanne Hôtel de Ville](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mma-roanne-hotel-de-ville) (agence.mma.fr)<br>A French agency located in Roanne specialized in insurance services, offering a wide range of products to individuals and businesses | Insurance | 🇫🇷 Roanne | 45 | 1993 |
| 25 | [E.Leclerc Andrézieux](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/e-leclerc-andrezieux) (e.leclerc)<br>This company offers hypermarket, drive-through, cultural and technical spaces, parapharmacy, travel agency, vehicle rental agency, beauty institute, perfume store, and florist services | Retail Groceries | 🇫🇷 Andrézieux-Bouthéon | 37 |  |
| 26 | [MY CREATION](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/my-creation) (mycreation.eatbu.com)<br>A stylish restaurant catering to guests with reduced mobility, offering reservations, various payment options, delivery, takeout, and event hosting services Accessible 5 days a week | Restaurants | 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne | 36 |  |
| 27 | [MATH-PRÉVARIS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/math-prevaris) (math-prevaris.com)<br>A partnership offering comprehensive insurance solutions by combining resources and expertise, focusing on proximity, trust, and tailored assistance for clients' social protection needs | Insurance | 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne | 35 | 1986 |
| 28 | [Brasserie Artisanale Ratz](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brasserie-artisanale-ratz) (biereratz.fr)<br>Craft brewery offering tastings and visits by reservation at their boutique in Toulouse New Click&Collect location available for orders | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇫🇷 Fontanes | 29 | 2001 |
| 29 | [Mary's Coffee Shop](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mary-s-coffee-shop) (maryscoffeeshop.fr)<br>Family fast-food and coffee shop offering authentic American pastries and quality snacking. Also offers franchise opportunities. | Restaurants | 🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne | 27 | 2011 |
| 30 | [Groupe Meignan](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/groupe-meignan) (autothivolle.com)<br>A group of Renault, Dacia, and Nissan dealerships including Lafay, Ricoux, R Lépine, Mathieu, Hermey, and Nissan Sinoir Automobiles | Retail Motor Vehicles | 🇫🇷 Le Coteau | 20 | 1919 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 11, 2026.

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