Type: Private - Cooperative
On the web: http://www.e-leclerc.com

E. Leclerc aims to buy cheap. Among France's largest food retailers, Leclerc operates about 980 individually-owned hypermarkets, supermarkets, and specialty stores in France, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Slovenia, and Spain. Owners take advantage of the group's volume purchasing power, while also selling locally produced goods to preserve the image of a local concern. The company's hypermarkets offer automobile service centers, beauty shops, dining, jewelry, pharmacies, and travel services. Leclerc Voyages operates more than 150 branches. E. Leclerc is also a leading gasoline retailer in France. The co-op was established in 1949.

Officers:
President: Warehouse Clubs & Superstores

Competitors:
Carrefour
Casino Guichard
ITM Entreprises

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