While already in 2020, Auchan had been marked by several rounds of staff cuts, 517 voluntary departures at the start of the year, then 1,088 net jobs eliminated, the group has multiplied the bad news this year, leaving fears of a new social plan.
Disappointing results
Last July, the ELO holding company, which brings together Auchan Retail, New Immo Holding (real estate) and Oney (payment), presented results “ disappointing » for the first half of 2024. The net result increased to -981 million euros for the first half of 2024 compared to -215 million euros in the first half of 2023. The reduction in sales areas was already mentioned. Unions already feared job cuts.
Reductions in hypermarket surface area confirmed, our region heavily affected
The reduction in hypermarket surface area will affect 77 stores out of 110 nationwide. In the North, V2, Englos, Fâches, Escaudoeuvres, Petite-Forêt and Grande-Synthe would be affected. In Pas-de-Calais, Noyelles-Godault, Arras, Longuenesse and Saint-Martin-Boulogne would also be affected. Some hypermarkets will be spared. This is the case of Roncq, Louvroil and Calais, which benefit from the influx of foreign customers (Belgian and English).
