Place du Marché

Founded in 1947 by Gustave Poncin, Place Du Marché is an e-commerce platform operating in the FMCG sector. Its headquarters is based in Civrieux-d'Azergues, France. 

Place Du Marché offers free delivery from 40 euros and has served over 350,000 satisfied customers till date. 

In the financial year 2020, Place Du Marché achieved a turnover of € 200 million. Currently, the company employs around 2,000 people.  

Additionally, the business offers a global catalogue of 5,000 to 6,000 references under the following categories: 

• Frozen Food: ready-meals, meat, pastries, vegetables, ice-cream, etc.
• Chilled & Fresh Food: fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, etc.
• Savoury Grocery: rice, pasta, seasoning, canned food, etc.
• Sweet Grocery: jam, dried fruits, chocolate, cookies, etc.
• Drinks: water, wine, juice, soda, etc.
• Dairy: milk, cheese, eggs, cream, yoghurt, etc.
• Personal Care: face care, skincare, oral care, baby care, etc.
• Household: detergent, dishwashing powder, laundry care, etc.

Some of the brands distributed by the company are B&S, Soupline, Magnum, Skip, Savino, etc. 

Furthermore, the retailer does not sell products containing GMOs or any hydrogenated items. No preservatives, artificial flavourings and colourings are allowed. Furthermore, wherever possible, palm oil is being replaced by sunflower or rapeseed oil.

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the firm operates 4 order preparation platforms and 110 delivery agencies. Moreover, Place Du Marché also manages a fleet of 600 trucks with over 700 drivers ensuring the delivery to customers across France. 

Concerning sustainability, the company works towards reducing its waste by ensuring that the plastic it uses is recycled. In addition to this, it partnered with Epalia which repairs its pallets and cartons which are later resold. 

In fact, the objective of the company is to realise a turnover of € 400 million in the next 5 years. Moreover, Place Du Marché intends to develop its organic assortment and French origin, hence, sourcing 80% of frozen products from France. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://www.placedumarche.fr/