These companies are primarily large retail chains headquartered in the Nord department, specializing in home improvement, sports goods, electronics, and fashion. Notable examples include ADEO, a global home improvement platform, Leroy Merlin, which assists with home renovation projects, DECATHLON FRANCE, a sports retailer, and Boulanger, a French retailer of home appliances and multimedia. Many of these firms also have a significant international presence.
A recurring pattern among these companies is their focus on consumer goods and services, ranging from DIY supplies and electronics to apparel and automotive maintenance. Many were founded between the 1950s and 1980s, indicating a period of significant growth and establishment for retail enterprises in the region. This concentration of large retail headquarters highlights the Nord department's role as a key hub for major consumer brands.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81,198 | ||||
| 2 |
Leroy Merlinadeo.com
Helps people worldwide with home improvement projects, including renovations, extensions, decoration, and repairs, offering DIY solutions for various home needs. |
65,926 | |||
| 3 |
DECATHLON FRANCErecrutement.decathlon.fr
A global sports retailer offering affordable world-class products for beginners to professionals, making sports accessible worldwide |
27,349 | |||
| 4 |
Boulangerboulanger.com
French retailer providing home appliances, multimedia products, and expert services, focusing on customer satisfaction with in-house brands and extensive support options. |
9,803 | |||
| 5 |
Castoramaemploi.castorama.fr
Leading French DIY and decoration retailer offering smart products for home improvement projects to customers, supported by 12,800 passionate employees. |
8,465 | |||
| 6 |
IDKIDS.COMMUNITYidkids.com
This group offers beneficial products and services for children through multiple brands, a foundation, nurseries, and leisure centers, focusing on child development and well-being globally. |
5,254 | |||
| 7 |
Norauto Francenorauto-recrute.fr
Automotive maintenance and equipment leader, offers innovative, accessible, sustainable solutions for new road uses and all mobilities, committed to responsible transition. |
5,245 | |||
| 8 | 4,170 | ||||
| 9 |
Groupe KILOUTOUkiloutou.com
A major player in equipment rental in Europe and France, offering a wide range of products and services to diverse clientele |
4,047 | |||
| 10 |
BRICOMANtecnomat.fr
This company offers building, renovation, and maintenance solutions for professionals and individuals, providing a wide range of products at competitive prices |
3,128 | |||
| 11 | 3,015 | ||||
| 12 |
Boulangeries PAULpaul.fr
Family-owned establishment producing traditional French breads, pastries, sandwiches, and viennoiseries across global shops and coffee houses while emphasizing heritage and sustainable business innovation. |
2,852 | |||
| 13 |
Promodtalentview.io
Offers women's fashion, specializing in clothing, accessories, and shoes. Designs, manufactures, and distributes stylish, accessible apparel for everyday wear. |
2,768 | |||
| 14 | 2,752 | ||||
| 15 | 2,672 | ||||
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| 16 |
Caisse d'Epargne Hauts de Francecaisse-epargne.fr
Financial institution serving customers in the Hauts-de-France region, supporting local development, offering innovative banking solutions, and promoting responsible practices. |
2,473 | |||
| 17 | 2,272 | ||||
| 18 |
Cr茅dit Agricole Nord de Franceca-norddefrance.fr
A regional bank in Nord-Pas de Calais offering savings, financing, insurance, and real estate services with a focus on local development and social progress |
2,000 | |||
| 19 |
Chronodrivechronodrive-recrute.talentview.io
Offers customers online grocery ordering from 8000 references for convenient pick-up, aiming to be France's leading grocery website. |
1,756 | |||
| 20 |
ELECTRO DEPOTelectrodepot.fr
A low-cost retail chain offering a wide range of household electronics, focusing on simplicity, affordability, and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on employee well-being |
1,620 | |||
| 21 |
CIC Nord Ouestcic.fr
Regional bank in Hauts-de-France and Normandy with 257 branches, focusing on innovation and societal/environmental issues, supporting clients' projects and needs |
1,592 | |||
| 22 |
Tape 脿 l'oeiltaokids.com
Design and retail of quality, colorful, and stylish clothing for children from birth to 14 years at affordable prices worldwide. |
1,463 | |||
| 23 |
Groupe Damartexdamartex.com
Distributes products across fashion, home, and healthcare sectors, primarily targeting seniors in Europe through omnichannel retail strategies and customer-focused services. |
1,462 | |||
| 24 |
Basic-Fit Francebasic-fit.com
Leader in fitness, operating over 1600 clubs across Europe with more than 4.2 million members. |
1,428 | |||
| 25 |
3 BRASSEURS FRANCE3brasseurs.com
Craft brewery and restaurant chain offering traditional hand-brewed beers and regional cuisine, with locations in France and internationally. |
1,269 | |||
| 26 | 1,227 | ||||
| 27 |
SAINT MACLOUsaint-maclou.com
With over 1500 employees, the company provides flooring solutions in 140 stores across France, offering expert advice and professional installation services |
1,043 | |||
| 28 |
Cr茅dit Mutuel Nord Europecreditmutuel.fr
Agile integrated banking group with 4000 employees serving 1.7 million client-members across Paris, Lille, and Brussels regions. |
976 | |||
| 29 |
GRAIN DE MALICEgraindemalice.fr
Offers comfortable, current women's ready-to-wear clothing for active women aged 35+ in sizes 34-50, emphasizing personal advice and a strong customer relationship. |
806 | |||
| 30 |
SERGICsergic.com
A leading French real estate group with 30 agencies across various regions, offering expertise, transparency, and a passion for making clients love real estate |
792 | |||
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