Auchan

Auchan is a French multinational retail group known for its hypermarkets and supermarkets. It was founded in 1961 by Gérard Mulliez, with the first Auchan hypermarket opening in Roubaix, northern France.

The company operates a multi-format retail network that includes hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores under the Auchan banner and related private-brand formats. Its product mix covers groceries, fresh food, household essentials, and non-food items, with emphasis on value through private-label goods and a broad service offering.

Auchan is part of the Mulliez family business network and has grown to operate stores across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, along with online shopping platforms in several markets.

Like many large retailers, Auchan has pursued regional reorganizations and strategic partnerships to respond to competition from mass merchants and e-commerce. It remains one of France's leading retailers and a significant global player in hypermarkets.