Centre E.Leclerc Langon

What Centre E.Leclerc Langon does

Centre E.Leclerc Langon, operated by SAS Langon Distribution, is a multi-format retail centre headquartered in Langon, France, serving the Sud-Gironde sub-region. Founded in 1971 as Unimag by Guy and Sarine Lafforgue and rebranded under the E.Leclerc cooperative banner in 1974, the company has evolved into an integrated retail destination anchored by a 30,000 m² hypermarket (expanded from 15,000 m²) and complemented by eight sub-brands and adjacent formats: Brico-Jardi at Mazères (7,000 m² — the largest E.Leclerc DIY and gardening store in France, opened October 2020), Drive (2013), Le Cube (technology and cultural products, July 2022), E.Leclerc Sport, Parapharmacie, Centre Auto with vehicle rental, Station-service with EV charging, Manège à Bijoux, and Espace Culturel. The site hosts Centre Commercial Moléon (80+ boutiques and restaurants on 20,000 m²) and the eco-responsible outdoor promenade La Promenade (17 shops, inaugurated June 2023). Core on-site production includes butcher, fishmonger, caterer, and bakery/pastry workshops.

The business model is traditional multi-format B2C retail monetised through transactional product sales across food, DIY, electronics, automotive, sporting goods, culture, parapharmacy, and fuel, plus ancillary rental fees (vehicle rental). Pricing is anchored to a stated lowest-price-in-region positioning with weekly competitor monitoring, supplemented by anti-waste baskets (€3/€5), Too Good To Go surprise baskets (up to 50% discount), and a strong local-producer sourcing programme (24 Alliances Locales partners within 100 km since 2010). ESG and community engagement are deeply integrated into operations: a 10-year Comerso food-waste partnership has rescued 793 tonnes of merchandise; a 10,000 m² photovoltaic installation produces 2,105 kWc annually; and the company holds the French State's 3-star 'Exemplaire' Label Anti-Gaspi (2023). The company employed 576 staff (510 CDI) as of December 2025, making it the largest private employer in Sud-Girondin, and serves over 3 million annual visitors across all E.Leclerc concepts.

Name

Centre E.Leclerc Langon

Legal name

SAS LANGON DISTRIBUTION

Website

https://rse-leclerc-langon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SAS Langon Distribution operates Centre E.Leclerc Langon, a multi-format retail destination in Langon, France, anchored by a 30,000 m² hypermarket plus 7,000 m² Brico-Jardi, Drive, Le Cube, Parapharmacie, sport, auto, and cultural formats serving Sud-Gironde consumers through low-price positioning and local-producer partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Langon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Traditional retail revenue from selling consumer products across multiple categories including food, electronics, hardware, automotive, sporting goods, and cultural products through hypermarket, specialized stores, and drive-through formats.
2. Rental Services: Vehicle rental services offered at the Centre Auto location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Centre E.Leclerc Langon, operated by SAS Langon Distribution, is a multi-format retail center anchored by a 30,000 m² hypermarket selling groceries, fresh produce (bakery, butcher, fishmonger, deli), electronics, and general merchandise. The offering is expanded through co-located specialized sub-brands including a 7,000 m² DIY/gardening store (Brico-Jardi Mazères, the largest E.Leclerc in this format in France), a drive-through pickup service, a technology/culture store (Le Cube), parapharmacy, automotive center, sports store, jewelry store, vehicle rental, and a fuel station with EV charging, all part of the 80+ boutique Centre Commercial Moléon serving the Sud-Gironde region.

Product overview

Centre E.Leclerc Langon is a unified multi-format retail center operated by SAS Langon Distribution, comprising a 30,000 m² hypermarket (expanded from 15,000 m²) as the core anchor, supplemented by multiple specialized retail sub-brands. The portfolio includes: the Hypermarché (main grocery and general merchandise store with fresh on-site food counters for bakery, pastry, butcher, fishmonger, and deli), the Brico-Jardi de Mazères (7,000 m² DIY and gardening — France's largest E.Leclerc in this format, opened October 2020), Le Cube (technology and cultural products, opened July 2022), E.Leclerc Sport, a Parapharmacie, the Drive service, Centre Auto with vehicle rental, a fuel station with EV charging, Manège à Bijoux, and an Espace Culturel. These stores are co-located within the 80-boutique Centre Commercial Moléon (20,000 m² of retail gallery) and the eco-responsible outdoor promenade La Promenade (17 shops and restaurants, inaugurated June 2023), which together form an integrated shopping destination serving the Sud-Gironde region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hypermarché E.Leclerc de Langon The main 30,000 m² hypermarket offering groceries, fresh on-site counters (butcher, fishmonger, bakery, pastry, deli), electronics, culture, IT, gaming, and major and small appliances for Sud-Gironde residents.
• Brico E.Leclerc de Mazères (Brico-Jardi) A 7,000 m² DIY and gardening center in Mazères serving Sud-Gironde customers with hardware, tools, and gardening supplies, plus on-site EV charging.
• Drive E.Leclerc de Langon Click-and-collect drive service in the Family Place zone where customers can order online and collect groceries without leaving their vehicle.
• Le Cube Technology and cultural store featuring books, music, gaming, and cultural products, with the largest such selection in the region.
• Parapharmacie E.Leclerc de Langon Parapharmacy offering health and beauty products within the commercial center; relocated to larger premises in November 2022.
• E.Leclerc Sport Sports retail store offering sports equipment and apparel, part of the Moléon commercial center.
• Centre Auto E.Leclerc Automotive retail center offering vehicle parts, accessories, and services including vehicle rental within the Moléon commercial center.
• Location de Véhicules E.Leclerc Vehicle rental service operated within the Centre Auto, offering short-term and half-day vehicle rentals.
• Station-service E.Leclerc Fuel station at the Moléon commercial center, also equipped with electric vehicle charging points.
• Manège à Bijoux E.Leclerc de Langon Jewelry store within the commercial center offering jewelry and watches.
• Espace Culturel E.Leclerc Cultural space within the Moléon commercial center dedicated to cultural products and activities.
• La Promenade Open-air lifestyle promenade featuring 17 shops and restaurants in an eco-responsible setting, part of the Moléon commercial center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Label anti-gaspi 3-star 'Exemplary' level certification achieved in 2023
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Les Foulées de l'EspéranceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Sports and solidarity association supporting Sylvain Brudo's challenge: running 1000km from Bazas to Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle in 30 days (starting April 2, 2025) to raise funds for Ligue contre le cancer - comité Gironde.
• Restaurants du Coeur, Banque Alimentaire, Secours Populaire, Association des BarrailscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Charitable associations receiving donated products through Comerso partnership. Help redistribute food to those in need.
• Château GautoulminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024New wine partner added in 2024 for the Foire aux Vins. Represents inclusion-focused wines from Gironde producers employing people with disabilities.
• SAS AgriÉnergie - Unité de Méthanisation d'AurosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Methanization unit founded in 2019 by 9 Girondin farmers, presided by Yannick Duffau (mayor of Brannens). Collaboration since May 2023: Langon supplies unsold fruits and vegetables for biogas production, transforming waste into renewable energy. Example of synergy between agriculture and commerce.
• Too Good To GocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2021Anti-food waste app partnership since March 2021. Creates daily surprise baskets at Hypermarché, Drive, and P'tit Marché with up to 50% discount. 6,591 baskets saved by 2024, representing 17 tonnes of CO2 avoided (equivalent to 18 Paris-New York flights).
• Château LescurecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Wine estate at Verdelais with partnership of 7 years. ESAT 'La Ferme des Côteaux' manages the vineyard with about 10 workers with disabilities, supported by 4 expert supervisors. Sells wines that support disability inclusion. Promoted during Foire aux Vins.
• ComersocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Food waste partnership since 2015. Organizes 6 collections per week over 7 days of opening. Has helped rescue 793 tonnes of merchandise from disposal over 10 years, redistributing over 1.6 million meal equivalents. In 2025: 168,732 meal equivalents redistributed, 84,366 kg products donated, €295,281 merchandise saved.
• Alliance Locales Producers NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010National program since 2010 pairing E.Leclerc stores with local producers. Langon has 24 producer partners within 100km radius. Includes meat, poultry, fish, dairy, fruits, vegetables, beverages. Short supply chains with full transparency on quality and origin. Some partnerships spanning generations (e.g., family de Biasi - salad and fruit producers at Barie for 40 years).
• ESAT Les Ateliers de VerdelaiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Establishment and services for disabled workers. Partnership for grounds maintenance since 2010.
• ESAT Saint-JosephcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Partnership since 2005 for purchasing jams made by workers with disabilities, destined for resale.
• ESAT Saint-JeancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Partnership since 2005 for purchasing preserves made by workers with disabilities, destined for resale.
• Vergers du Barry (Pierre et Daniel Balaresque)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1980Apple and fruit producers from Lagarrigue, Lot-et-Garonne. Partnership since over 40 years. Produces 12 varieties of apples (Golden, Gala, Chanteclerc, Renoir, Rosée du Barry, Story) on 50 hectares, yielding 1600-2000 tonnes annually. Certified Global G.A.P., HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale), and 'Vergers éco-responsables'. Solar panels installed on rooftops.
• 1&1 IONOSminorOthersWebsite hosting provider for rse-leclerc-langon.com. Data hosted by IONOS, 100 N 18th Street, Ste 400, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Carrefour: France's largest grocery retailer, operating Carrefour Hyper, Market, and proximity formats. Direct competitor for hypermarket basket in the same Sud-Gironde / Bordeaux catchment, with a much broader national footprint and more advanced e-commerce infrastructure.
• Cora: French hypermarket chain (part of Louis Delhaize Group) operating large-format stores comparable to Centre E.Leclerc Langon's 30,000 m² hypermarket. Direct format peer with similar assortment breadth, fuel station, and specialty store add-ons.
• Système U: Cooperative retail network operating Hyper U, Super U, and U Express formats. Similar to E.Leclerc in being a cooperative of independent retailers with shared brand and purchasing; competes on price and local-producer assortment in comparable regional markets.
• Géant Casino: Hypermarket format of the Casino Group operating nationwide in France. Direct hypermarket competitor with similar large-format retail + specialty-store combination and overlapping customer base in regional French markets.
• Intermarché: Les Mousquetaires' hypermarket and supermarket brand with strong rural and peri-urban presence across France. Comparable assortment breadth and price-positioning to E.Leclerc; competes directly in regional catchments like Sud-Gironde.
• Auchan: French hypermarket and supermarket operator with nationwide coverage, including hypermarchés, supermarkets, and Drive. Comparable in format (large hypermarket + specialty stores) and competes for the same discretionary spend pool as Centre E.Leclerc Langon.

Emerging players

• Aldi: German discount supermarket rapidly expanding in France. Smaller-format discount model competes on price-sensitive grocery trips rather than full hypermarket assortment, but contributes to overall price pressure in the regional catchment.
• Lidl: German hard-discounter with aggressive expansion in southwest France. Competes primarily on price for grocery basket share rather than full hypermarket assortment, but increasingly relevant as its Bordeaux-area stores encroach on the Sud-Gironde catchment.

Others

• Leroy Merlin: French home-improvement and DIY retail leader (Adeo group). Direct competitor to the Brico-Jardi de Mazères for DIY and gardening spend, particularly on big-ticket projects; complements rather than overlaps with the grocery side of Centre E.Leclerc Langon.

Direct peers

• E.Leclerc: National E.Leclerc cooperative network of which Centre E.Leclerc Langon is an independent member. Operates the same hypermarket + specialty store + Drive + parapharmacy + brico model under the shared brand and central purchasing platform, making every other E.Leclerc centre a direct operational peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ELeclercLangon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/langon-distribution
• Instagraminstagram.com/equipes_en_coulisses
• TikToktiktok.com/@eleclerclangon

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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