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Auchan categorically denies opening new shops in Russia
Following the publication by Reuters of a false information that has now been taken up by several European media, Auchan categorically denies the opening of a new shop in Russia.

Auchan Retail’s position
After reading the investigation carried out by Le Monde, the press groups BellingCat and The Insider, Auchan Retail wishes to comment and categorically denies the facts reported by this investigation and their interpretation.

The Auchan Foundation honors one year of actions around its vocation: “Good accessible food that brings people together”.
On the occasion of the World Food Day, the Auchan Foundation honors one year of actions around its vocation: “Good accessible food that brings people together”. In one year, more than 50 food projects have already been deployed, with priority given to those who need it most. Thanks to the action and commitment of each […]

Auchan Retail reaffirms its commitment in the fight against plastic pollution
Auchan Retail reaffirms its commitment in the fight against plastic pollution and considers unfounded the position of 3 non-governmental organizations on the non-respect of its duty of care on this subject.

Auchan Retail strengthens its presence in Spain with the acquisition of 235 supermarkets from DIA Group
Alcampo, a Spanish subsidiary of Auchan Retail, today signed an agreement with DIA Group to acquire 235 supermarkets and a warehouse in the regions of Madrid, Aragon, Asturias, Castilla and León, Galicia, Cantabria, Navarre and the Basque Country. This strategic acquisition strengthens Auchan Retail’s position in a key country, with the goal of becoming the […]

Following on from its success in Senegal, Auchan Retail is setting up operations in Côte d’Ivoire
On Tuesday 14 June, Auchan opened its first Ivorian supermarket in the municipality of Cocody in Abidjan. Within a few days, four other stores will be open in the municipalities of Cocody, Abobo and Yopougon.

Position of Auchan Retail on the pursuit of its activities in Ukraine and Russia
Operating in Ukraine and Russia for more than 15 years, Auchan Retail can only share the will of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as he recently expressed it before the French Parliament, to strongly call for a stop to the fighting and to find the means for a quick peace.

Yves CLAUDE is appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Auchan Retail
Following on from the governance announcements made in early 2021, Yves CLAUDE was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Auchan Retail.

Auchan Russia signs a strategic partnership with SberMarket in bid to accelerate food e-commerce
Auchan Russia and SberMarket, specialists in digital commerce solutions for the Sber ecosystem, have signed a 7-year strategic partnership agreement. The object of this partnership is to speed up the development of BtoC and BtoB e-commerce in all the Auchan formats in Russia, for both food and non-food markets. In the partnership, a network of […]

ELO aligns the renewal terms of a €800 million syndicated credit line with the success of its actions to combat climate change
ELO announces the signing of its first sustainability-linked loanfor €800 million maturing on 22 October 2026 (with the option of a two-year extension), replacing the syndicated credit line maturing on 1 July 2022. Its terms are conditional on the company’s progress in combatting climate change.

Sale to the Taiwanese group PX Mart of the business of Auchan Retail Taiwan conducted under the RT-Mart brand
Auchan Retail today announced that it was selling its 64.83% stake in RT-Mart, its retail business in Taiwan, to the Taiwanese group PX Mart. This sale will be accompanied by the simultaneous sale by the Ruentex group of its own stake in RT-Mart. As a result, 95.97% of RT-Mart will be held by the PX […]

Auchan signs a global partnership with Voltalia and its subsidiary Helexia to reduce its consumption of conventional energies and to supply with green energy
Voltalia and its subsidiary Helexia will support Auchan Retail on all its sites to contribute to its energy transition and to achieve its climate goals.