Croix Cedex, France, 2015-10-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — The opening of Les Saisons de Meaux illustrates the will of Groupe Auchan to pursue its development in France under the sign of innovation and ambition.
Les Saisons de Meaux is the 97th shopping centre managed by Immochan (the largest one!) and the 120th Auchan hypermarket in France. Above all, it is the theater of many firsts and innovations.
Happy Together !
Immochan launches with Les Saisons de Meaux its Aushopping label. Les Saisons de Meaux will unfold day after day the values of fun, boldness, sharing and closeness of this innovative approach. It is a new vision of trade, physical and digital, that puts the relationship at the center of everything. A human vision and entertaining trade. An overall experience that offers customers the opportunity to live with family or friends moments of shared happiness.
Cinextrem World : a unique complex in France!
Original 5D cinema concept, Cinextrem makes you discover sensations that are usually available only in large attraction centers. 6 seats, a film to be selected among 15 and let’s go for 5 minutes of complete immersion. According to the chosen film, various special effects (winds, rain, snow and even soap bubbles), come to surprise the viewer. A mind-blowing experience, an exclusiveness in the Paris region, where an indoor ropes course, a 360° flight simulator and car driving simulators will also be available.
Hyper innovative & hypo energy
From its design to its operation, Auchan Meaux was thought in the direction of sustainable development. Thus, with forecast consumption 299 kWh/sqm/year, the hypermarket is the least-energy consumer in France. Auchan Meaux is labelled ISO 50001, a certification obtained this summer by Auchan France.
Auchan Meaux, a new concept of innovative and connected hypermarket
Within Les Saisons de Meaux, Auchan opened its 120th hypermarket in France. Deployed on 12,000 sqm, this new store with connected services offers consumers a new experience of shopping through its digital innovations, modern and sleek design, its new assisted sales areas and surprises events planned in a dedicated space that will punctuate the key moments of the year.
Tastes & flavours of Meaux : gourmand offers from local suppliers
Partner of more than 30 local producers, the new Auchan hypermarket is committed to offering the residents a wide range of high quality products throughout the year. Customers recognize specific flavors to the locality, such as the Meaux Pommery mustard, meat des Lys, champagne Baron Albert or the cheese of Brie. Store employees are trained from local producers to perfect their knowledge products and better inform residents.
Auchan Meaux rooted in its time
Auchan Meaux will be the first hypermarket to wear the Auchan.fr banner, symbolizing its foothold in the digital sphere. Modern and comfortable, the store is equipped with free wi-fi connection, 54 digital screens and 8 terminals connected for controlling directly at the products not available in stores. Purchases are delivered at store or at home. A new electronic tagging is deployed throughout the sales floor allowing many innovations: temperature sensors, inventory management indicators, remains to deliver, breakage sensors … So many solutions to make life easier for teams.
A living place at humane scale, bright and compact
Designed to scale of the pedestrian, Les Saisons de Meaux fit perfectly into their environment. This innovative program can be walked from one end to the other in just 5 minutes. Its design on 2 levels offers a panoramic 360-degree view, enhanced by a vast canopy of several thousand sqm, giving a feeling of freedom and brightness. Natural light offers comfort and a unique wellness sensation. Buildings with large glass openings, wood-coated facades, games of vertical and horizontal lines… form a harmonious and graphics building.
Contact
Groupe Auchan
40, avenue de Flandre – BP 139
59964 Croix Cedex – France
SOURCE: Groupe Auchan
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