Auchan

Auchan and Intermarché have kicked off the handover of 164 supermarkets, marking the start of a major restructuring of their store networks in France. The operation, covered by retail trade press, is drawing attention because it affects jobs, local shopping options and the competitive balance among French supermarket chains as the conversions roll out across the country.

French retail group Auchan has finished a full overhaul of its supermarket network across France, according to ESM Magazine. The revamp is one of several supermarket stories drawing attention this week, alongside a US grocery store whose unusual experiment is reportedly attracting visitors flying in from other states. The stories come amid ongoing interest in how grocers are adapting store formats and services.

A product recall is underway in France after routine checks found pesticide levels above legal limits in round tomatoes sold at Auchan stores. La République du Centre reports consumers are being told not to eat the affected tomatoes and to return them for a refund. The recall adds to a growing series of food safety warnings in French supermarkets this year.