Cactus Luxembourg

Cactus S.A., founded in 1900, is Luxembourg's leading retail group, operating a diverse network of stores and holding a dominant market position in the country's supermarket sector.

Headquartered in Windhof at Route des 3 Cantons, with key operations at La Belle Étoile in Bertrange, Cactus employs over 4,000 people and runs approximately 66 points of sale across Luxembourg. The family-owned business, controlled by the founding Leesch family, features multiple store formats including Cactus hypermarkets, Supercactus, Cactus Marché supermarkets, and Cactus Shoppi convenience stores. It also manages specialty outlets for flowers, CDs, and integrated food services like Bruno Café, Cactus Inn restaurants, Sandwitch, Um Juck, and Pizzeria San Marco.

Cactus offers a comprehensive range of FMCG products, with a strong emphasis on food, drinks, and personal care. Key categories include sweet and savory groceries (candy, chocolate, biscuits, pasta, bread, rice), fresh and chilled items (fruits, vegetables, salmon), frozen foods (smoked sausage, beef rolls, prawns), dairy (cheese, butter, milk), drinks (juices, carbonated soft drinks, non-alcoholic beverages), household essentials (toilet paper, detergents), and personal care (soaps, shampoos). The group excels in wine and spirits, featuring beer, wine, and rum.

• Own-brand Cactus Bio organic line with 2,200 references, including milk and artisanal cheeses from local ripening.
• Private label partnership with Alnatura, offering “Die Gute Schokolade” chocolate supporting the Plant-for-the-Planet initiative.
• Commitment to local sourcing, targeting 10% Luxembourg chickens within three years to bolster agriculture.

Cactus enhances its purchasing power through alliances with Bloc and Markant cooperatives in Belgium and Germany, Casino Group from France, and Hit Dohle (Rewe subsidiary). The retailer owns its properties, building a robust real estate portfolio with retail parks and shopping galleries that integrate non-food partners. Recent expansions include renovations in Ingeldorf, a new 3,000 m² supermarket in Roodt-sur-Syre by 2023, and a 7,500 m² store in Esch/Lallange by 2024, alongside collaborations with Letzshop for online sales and EatHappy for in-store sushi.

With annual turnover around €914 million, Cactus maintains strong local anchoring through in-house production via butchers, restaurants, and confectioners, plus partnerships with small producers. Offering organic products for 25 years, it appeals to suppliers seeking reliable distribution in premium grocery, beverages, and beauty categories across hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience formats.