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Lidl expands French presence and pursues Auchan acquisition

Overview

Lidl is expanding its retail footprint in France through standard store openings, outlet locations, and the acquisition of existing networks. To reach its target of 2,000 stores by 2035, the company plans to open 31 new stores across approximately 20 departments by early 2027. Recent developments include a 1,700 m2 store in Chalon-sur-Saône and a renovated, sustainable location in Louhans. Expansion efforts also include a large-scale pop-up store for its ‘Parkside’ brand in Plan-de-Campagne, while a potential new supermarket in Hyères faces local administrative hurdles.

The company is scaling its Lidl Outlet concept—selling non-food inventory like fashion and tools at 30% to 60% discounts—with recent openings in Marquette-lez-Lille and Mauguio. To modernize the shopping experience, Lidl is rolling out its ‘Scan & Go’ mobile service, currently active in 40 French stores.

As part of its growth strategy, Lidl has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire 17 supermarket locations from Auchan Retail, including sites in Saint-Quentin, Calais, and Vitry-sur-Seine. This move is part of Auchan’s broader restructuring to avoid closures across 266 locations. Subject to competition authority approval, the deal could take effect in early 2027.

To enhance competitiveness, Lidl is harmonizing operating hours across its 1,630 French stores. Following a pilot program in eastern France, the company announced plans to standardize schedules to improve “commercial clarity.” Under the new policy, stores will open at 8:00 a.m. to cater to early-morning bakery and pastry shoppers, while closing times will be standardized at 8:00 p.m. Sunday openings will continue to follow the established 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. window.

Entities

LIDL · France · Lescar · Restos du Cœur · Monoprix

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Lidl France to standardize store hours across 1,630 locations

    Lidl France is standardizing its 1,630 stores to an 8:00–20:00 schedule to improve commercial clarity and accessibility.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Lidl expands retail presence in France with new pop-up and planned locations

    Lidl has launched a 1,400 m2 Parkside pop-up store in Plan-de-Campagne and is planning further supermarket expansions across France, including a potential site in Hyères.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    French retailers E.Leclerc and Lidl announce major expansion strategies

    French retailers E.Leclerc and Lidl are shifting toward proximity-based models, targeting urban and rural expansion through new smaller-format stores and strategic site acquisitions.

  4. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Lidl to advance opening hours for all 1,630 French stores

    Lidl is advancing its opening time to 8:00 a.m. across all 1,630 French stores to attract early shoppers and compete more effectively with major retailers.

  5. [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Auchan enters negotiations to sell 17 French stores to Lidl

    Auchan is in exclusive negotiations to sell 17 French supermarkets to Lidl as part of a wider network restructuring intended to prevent store closures.

  6. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Lidl announces 31 new store openings and mobile scanning service in France

    Lidl is expanding its French footprint with 31 new store openings planned by February 2027 and is launching its ‘Scan & Go’ mobile shopping feature in 40 locations.

  7. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Lidl expands French presence with new stores and outlet locations

    Lidl is expanding in France with 31 new store openings planned through early 2027 and an increasing number of outlet stores offering non-food unsold inventory at 30% to 60% discounts.

  8. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Lidl expands retail footprint and outlet concept in France

    Lidl is expanding its French presence through large-scale store renovations in Chalon-sur-Saône and Louhans, alongside the launch of new outlet stores for discounted non-food items.

  9. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Lidl opens new supermarket in Lescar and plans expansion in Lannion

    Lidl has opened a new 1,478 m² eco-friendly supermarket in Lescar, France, and is planning further expansion with a proposed new location in Lannion.

Sources

24matins.fr · actu.fr · be.com · capital.fr · centrepresseaveyron.fr · econostrum.info · emarketerz.fr · huffingtonpost.fr · information.tv5monde.com · larepubliquedespyrenees.fr · lejsl.com · letribunaldunet.fr · lork.lv · lyoncapitale.fr · marmiton.org · mercipourlinfo.fr · modesettravaux.fr · nextplz.fr · nicematin.com · olivierdauvers.fr · presse-citron.net

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