Discount Retail Chain Lidl France buys 19 Auchan stores. The French Competition Authority has just validated Lidl's acquisition of 19 Auchan stores. The German discounter had therefore positioned itself to buy the Auchan stores. To confirm this acquisition, it was necessary to wait for the validation of the transaction by the Competition Authority. It was indeed required to ensure that these store acquisitions did not reduce price competition and local consumer choice. The

Hypermarkets Auchan Ploiesti (from March 23) and Auchan Timisoara Calea Șagului (from March 28) become Auchan Discount and offer...