The people of southern France may continue to buy their shampoo at Schlecker. Shops displaying the sign of the specialist German chemist are not threatened with closure. While the group Schlecker – 6.55 billion euros in turnover in 2010, with a network of 10,000 stores in Europe – has faced, two weeks ago, the cessation of payments, with continued activity . "We have the same name and same shareholder, Anton Schlecker, but we are not a subsidiary of Germany Schlecker. We are an autonomous entity, with cash and a positive operating result in 2011, "explains Jean-Marie Malbranke, chief financial officer and procurement officer Schlecker France. With its 150 convenience stores, predominantly non-food, concentrated in the "triangle Perpignan-Lyon-Menton", the French network is one of the smallest of the sign. Spain and Austria have over 1,000 stores, over 300 Italy and Poland and the Czech Republic about 170 each.
The time is not the reduction
Schlecker is present in the Hexagon since its acquisition in 1991 of the small company Superdrug, in the Var, where the group still has its headquarters and logistics base. Three years ago, he left the central purchasing Francap (Ladybird, G20 …) to that of Auchan. Until 2014, at least, provides Eurauchan Schlecker "all national brands, which represent 85% of the assortment, and some products Auchan (3%)," says Christian Delesalle, partnerships director at Auchan. Only personal care products, between 10% and 12% of rays, are trademarks of Schlecker own, continues to deliver the French stores.
Unlike the German distributor, who may have to close stores, time is not to reduce sail for France Schlecker. The company, which employs 800 people but does not reveal its sales, continues to modernize its network started in October 2010. "Two stores are currently under renovation, in Aix-en-Provence and Toulon. At the end of this year, about 41 shops have been transformed in XL concept: they are more colorful and the universe of products are more visible, describes Mike Rubino, co-manager of Schlecker France. We remain committed to our concept of drugstore downtown and expect openings, always teaches Schlecker. "
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