MENU SEARCH CONTACT 中文 E.LECLERC E.LECLERC takes pride in its differences. The E.LECLERC group gathers independent storeowners who share the same values and build their personal success together. E.LECLERC is the consumers’ favorite retailer in France. We also pioneered good environmental practices, with clear commitments to environmental preservation, sustainable development and ethical trading. Independent storeowners are all members of an association called ACDLec, created in 1964 by Edouard Leclerc. His son, Michel-Édouard Leclerc, is its current President. Cultivating independence Each member runs one or two stores – hypermarkets or supermarkets – for his own benefit. Meanwhile, members work part time in the Group’s cooperative business entities to share their expertise and provide effective supervision. Their personal efforts contribute to the Group’s development. They also sponsor former employees to become an independent storeowners and buy a store when they have little funds of their own. This method of co-option – placing merit and values above diplomas – is unique among major European retailers. It creates bonds between the Association’s members who share the same goal and experience. Members share four basic commitments: sell at discount prices distribute 25% of store profits to the employees participate in the business entities’ day-to-day operational and commercial running (in purchasing and sourcing) sponsor store employees to become independent storeowners. © Charles COURRIERE/PARISMATCH/SCOOP Précédent Suivant E. LECLERC: a rule breaker Since the first store opened in 1949, E.LECLERC has been, and still is, the “troublemaker” of the French retail industry. We always have the consumers’ best interests in mind and never hesitate to discard old habits, innovate and disturb, to meet their expectations. E.LECLERC’s history is marked by many victories: fighting against the high cost of living → an ongoing battle to lower prices every day fighting against all barriers to the free market → after an epic legal battle, a major accomplishment in this area was getting the French government to stop setting the fuel prices in 1985 fighting against pollution and waste → well ahead of regulations and public awareness, E.LECLERC launched a series of initiatives to help preserve the environment (lifetime bag recycling initiative, recyclable cooler bags and cotton carrier bags that are fairtrade, reusable and biodegradable, green household cleaning products development…) fighting for the broadest availability of cultural goods → helping low income households to access culture by opening dedicated stores offering products at competitive prices fighting for consumer information → strengthening consumers’ awareness in their choices Edouard Leclerc - Founder © Charles COURRIERE/PARISMATCH/SCOOP COMPANY Who we are International presence Management E.Leclerc SECTORS Hardline Textile Energy WORKING TOGETHER Preserving the environment Ensuring safety and quality Trading responsibly Register your company CONTACT Cookie Policy - Privacy Policy - Legal - Copyright 2021 SIPLEC Cookies Settings Cookies Button SIPLEC S.A., the publisher of this site, and its partners use(s) cookies to ensure the proper functioning of the site, to personalize its content and advertising and to analyze its traffic. You can access the settings center to express your choices about cookies or use the "accept all"/"decline all" buttons below. Your choice is valid only on this site for a period of 6 months. You can change your mind at any time by clicking on the "set cookies" button at the bottom of any page on our site.Privacy and Cookies Policy Accept All Cookies Reject All Cookies Settings