The Hyper U stores in Pays-de-la-Loire in France could be set to become Auchan outlets within the next five years, according to reports.
The news represents further solidification of the Système-Auchan alliance.
The Hyper U units in question – those of the west of France – are the retailer's best-performing in terms in turnover, and in terms of surface area are the second biggest in size (9,600 square metres in total).
The stores are “invited” to make the transformation in the future, according to LSA.
The move was initially reported in the retail sections of local newspapers. It has not been officially declared as it is subject to approval by l’Autorité de la concurrence.
© 2015 European Supermarket Magazine – your source for the latest retail news. Article written by Peter Donnelly.
