Auchan news

Auchan has opened the first Local Producers’ Market in the Alfragide store as part of a new initiative to boost support for small local producers. 20 producers selling in 20-square-metre area of the store The market launch was possible through the partnership with Frutoeste, a platform that connects and represents local producers in the Lisbon region. The market occupies a 20-square-metr...

Ocado has struck a partnership with Auchan Retail to provide its online delivery solution in Poland. The first customer fulfilment centre in Warsaw will be operational in 2024, with more planned as part of the partnership.  The two businesses have also said they’ll explore opportunities to broaden the partnership in other geographies that Auchan has a presence in. Auchan to benefit from lat...

Auchan Retail is set to eliminate 55 million plastic food trays that are used in meat and seafood products. Replaced with a compostable vegetable fibre alternative According to the retailer, the initiative will result in the elimination of 1100 tonnes of plastic from its supply chain. The new trays are being rolled out this month in Auchan stores in PetiteForêt, Cavaillon, Plaisir, Schwe...

Auchan Retail Romania, the local unit of France's Auchan Retail, has signed an agreement with food service delivery platform foodpanda. Delivery service available initially in two cities Shoppers will be able to order products from Auchan stores through foodpanda’s online platform. Orders are then delivered to shoppers’ home by foodpanda’s operatives. Source: Auchan Romania Under...

Auchan partners with Glovo for four European markets and extends the reach of its click and collect services in Poland. Auchan signs partnership with Glovo Auchan, after a trial with the delivery company in Portugal and Ukraine, has said it is set to formalise its partnership with Glovo in the two countries and extend it to Poland, and Spain. The trials saw Glovo deliver from 20 stores in U...

Auchan Retail has announced that it has signed the European Plastics Pact, a public-private initiative led by a European network of companies, states and NGOs. 100% of packaging used in Auchan products to be reusable, recyclable or compostable The announcement reaffirms the retailer’s commitment to work against the proliferation of plastics. It has already committed, through its Auchan 2022...

Stores in Italy and France are installing ‘greenhouses’ to grow products. Auchan is trialling the installation of a greenhouse in store Auchan has partnered with Agricooltur in its Auchan vle Giulio Cesare in Turin, to grow fresh herbs and salads in store, allowing customers to harvest their own. The greenhouse was installed at the end of November 2018 and is being tested in store.   ...

We look at how Auchan is expanding its online offer in Romania and Ukraine. Romania signs deal with Uber Eats… Auchan Romania has partnered with Uber Eats to supply a special range of restaurant products. The range has been created by chefs Marin Sabau and Sorin Barbu. The range includes 25 traditional Romanian and international dishes. Customers can order the products through the Uber E...

Following a trial in Vietnam, Auchan is launching blockchain traceability for fresh meat and produce in France with German start-up, Te-Food. Successful trial The 2017 trial saw Auchan use Te-Food’s food blockchain solution, FoodChain in Vietnam to ensure the traceability of 18,000 pigs, 200,000 chickens and 2.5 million eggs. The project will shortly expand to include aubergines, mangoes an...

Auchan Retail is launching its first pedestrian Drive in France. Meeting rising shopper expectations Auchan France's pedestrian Drive in Lille promises to “ meet the expectations and lifestyles of an active urban clientele, keen to shop quickly, at the best price". Price incentives to customers The 130 sq. m Drive is open from 09:00 to 21:00 from Monday to Saturday. Orders are plac...