Groupe Auchan (France)

Auchan is one of France's biggest retail groups, operating primarily in the hypermarket and supermarket sectors. In addition to its domestic footprint, it has a strong presence in other developed markets in Continental Europe, and a growing profile in Eastern Europe and Asia. Subsidiary brands include Alinea, Simply Market, Alcampo and Banque Accord. Still privately controlled by the founding Mulliez family, it reported revenues of E39.5bn in 2008. TNS/CBNews estimated media expenditure of E152m in 2009. Adbrands does not currently profile this company but subscribers may access account assignments and contact information. The searchable account assignments database is available to full subscribers to Adbrands.net premium services. Click here to access Adbrands account assignments (subscribers only); or see here for information on how to subscribe.

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