Schiever Group

Founded by Euphemie Schiever in 1871, Schiever Group is a retailer having a presence in France, Poland, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Russia. Its headquarters is based in Avallon, France. 

Presently, the business operates 428 points of sale across the globe and an e-commerce platform as well. Moreover, the company manages various banners such as Auchan, Atac and Maximarket, bi1, Proximarche, Weldom, Bricoman, Holi and Kiabi. 

In the financial year 2020, Schiever Group achieved a turnover of € 1.5 billion and currently employs more than 6,798 people. 

It is noteworthy that the company gained recognition through the “Good Calf Award” by Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards in 2020. 

Furthermore, the enterprise offers a wide assortment of products in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: biscuits, canned goods, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, syrups, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, body lotions, toothpaste, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, disinfectants, etc. 

Additionally, Schiever Group offers recognized brands such as Lays, Coca-Cola, Garnier, Bonduelle, President and many others. 

Concerning the private label products, the firm offers a selection of products under its own brands in each of its stores. 

In addition, the business maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by Q-CERT safe and ISO 9001. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the company operates 4 distribution centres and a fleet of vehicles is readily available to ensure deliveries. 

Concerning sustainability, Schiever Group reduces its carbon footprints by managing its waste in a reasonable way and favours local partners. 

Furthermore, in 2018, the Group announced their collaboration with Auchan Retail, Casino Group and Metro to build a purchasing platform called Horizon. After having received their objectives in 2021, the business partners decided not to renew their agreement in 2022. 

In 2019, the company also partnered with RIS to offer the RIS InkCenter inkjet cartridge refill service in its stores in France. Moreover, in the following year, the retailer joined the better chicken commitment. 

It is noteworthy that Schiever Group chose Foldia to replace its demountable fleet in order to optimise flows and storage at its points of sale. 

Additionally, in 2021, the firm invested in voice-activated vests from Acteos to facilitate the work of its employees in its warehouses. 

In fact, the objective of Schiever Group is to introduce all the BCC criteria for all the fresh, frozen and processed chicken sold under Schiever’s own brand by 2024. 

The company’s online shop can be accessed on: https://zakupy.auchan.pl/