Auchan Portugal

Auchan, a chain of general retail stores based in France, entered Portugal by acquiring the long established store chain Pao de Acucar in 1996. 

Currently, Auchan Portugal runs 67 stores across the country as well as 29 petrol stations. An online shop is also available on the website. 

With a turnover of €1.52 billion, the company employs 8,479 employees. 

The business also offers its online service, Auchan Pick&Go, which allows customers to shop online and collect at various pick up points. 

Furthermore, in 2020, Auchan Portugal entered into a strategic partnership with Glovo. The following year, Auchan and Cash Converters collaborated to create a new hypermarket which will allow customers the possibility of buying and selling second-hand products.

In 2021, Auchan Portugal won The Best Portuguese Online Store for the 3rd consecutive year. Other awards include Brand #1 in Consumer Choice, Five Star Award for 7 consecutive years, The Best Portuguese Online Store, etc.

Various products in different categories such as:

• Savory Grocery: spices, rice, canned food sauces, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: sugar, breakfast cereals, jam, chocolate, coffee, etc. 
• Drinks: water, energy drink, soft drink, beer, wine, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheese, eggs, yogurt, etc.
• Frozen Food: meat, ice-cream, seafood, fruits, vegetables, etc.
• Wine & spirits: a wide assortment of wines 
• Chilled & Fresh Food: bread, seafood, pastries, fruits, charcuterie, etc. 
• Personal Care: fragrances, hygiene products, baby care,hair care, etc.
• Household: cleaning supplies, air freshener, bleach, disposables, etc

There are a number of items which are organic, dairy-free, vegan, etc. 

Auchan Portugal offers products from brands such as Evian, Carlsberg, Guylian, Vahine, etc. Local brands such as Cervejas, Fresco, Garrafeira, etc, are also available. 

Furthermore, the company also provides several brands from Auchan’s private labels such as (but not limited to):

• Auchan: a range of food and non-food items including organic ones
• Cosmia: a line of cosmetic products 
• Qilive: home and leisure products
• In Extenso: a brand of clothing
• Actuel: a range kitchen utensils and home accessories
• BANDO: offers a wide assortment of wines

Additionally, Auchan is the sole company in Portugal which is certified in social responsibility and owns 13 shops with environmental certification.

The firm works with around 200 Portuguese producers. In fact, 90% of its portfolio consists of local-made products. The aim of the business for 2022 is to provide more exclusive and local products to its clients. Auchan Portugal is focusing on developing more nutritious items. 

Moreover, Auchan Portugal has decided to publish all the necessary information about its products so that customers can easily trace their origin. 

With regards to the community, the company supports its foundations such as Weave Our Future and Auchan Foundation for Youth which work towards helping young people and communities by providing health, nutrition, internships, improving working conditions of employees, etc.  

The online shop can be accessed on www.auchan.pt