[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]Today, we are taking a significant step forward in the transformation of our food network. We have officially reached the symbolic milestone of 100 stores joining the U Cooperative with the opening of our Utile store in Châtillon-sur-Seine (21).
Since the start of this transition, which began in March 2025, 100 of our locations have been reorganized to adopt the Hyper U, Super U, U Express, and Utile brands. The rollout of these different formats demonstrates our commitment to maintaining a structured offering that closely aligns with the needs of the regions and communities where we operate.
Implementing these rebranding efforts presents a major operational and logistical challenge. This result is the product of the hard work and coordination of our teams both in stores and at headquarters. We would like to highlight their dedication, energy, and efficiency in carrying out these changes.
The transition of our U-branded stores isn’t complete yet. See you in September for the final stretch and our last wave of store conversions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_image image=”6868″ align=”left” link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22border-radius%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22box-shadow-h-offset%22%3A%220%22%2C%22box-shadow-v-offset%22%3A%223px%22%2C%22box-shadow-blur%22%3A%226px%22%2C%22box-shadow-color%22%3A%22rgba%280%2C0%2C0%2C0.75%29%22%7D%7D”][us_separator size=”small”][us_image image=”6872″ align=”left” link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22border-radius%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22box-shadow-h-offset%22%3A%220%22%2C%22box-shadow-v-offset%22%3A%223px%22%2C%22box-shadow-blur%22%3A%226px%22%2C%22box-shadow-color%22%3A%22rgba%280%2C0%2C0%2C0.75%29%22%7D%7D”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row us_bg_image_source=”media” us_bg_image=”5151″ content_placement=”middle” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22color%22%3A%22_header_middle_bg%22%7D%7D”][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]
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[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]Discover the latest news from our brands.[/vc_column_text][us_btn label=”Learn more >” link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%5C%2F%5C%2Fwww.schiever.com%5C%2Fen%5C%2Four-news%5C%2F%22%7D” align=”%7B%22default%22%3A%22none%22%2C%22laptops%22%3A%22none%22%2C%22tablets%22%3A%22center%22%2C%22mobiles%22%3A%22center%22%7D” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22padding-left%22%3A%220%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%220%22%7D%7D”][/vc_column][vc_column link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22padding-left%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2220px%22%7D%7D” width=”3/4″][us_carousel taxonomy_category=”alimentaire,bricolage,communiques-de-presse,groupe,habillement,international,rse,sport” items_quantity=”8″ items_layout=”171″ items_gap=”0.6rem” overriding_link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” items=”4″ arrows=”1″ arrows_size=”1.3rem” dots=”1″ responsive=”%5B%7B%22breakpoint%22%3A%22tablets%22%2C%22breakpoint_width%22%3A%221024px%22%2C%22items%22%3A%222%22%2C%22items_offset%22%3A%220px%22%2C%22center_item%22%3A%220%22%2C%22autoheight%22%3A%220%22%2C%22loop%22%3A%220%22%2C%22autoplay%22%3A%220%22%2C%22arrows%22%3A%221%22%2C%22dots%22%3A%221%22%7D%5D” arrows_offset=”-10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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Innovation for Conservation: “Tray Skin” Packaging
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]ACB is introducing “vacuum packaging in trays”—known as Tray Skin—into its production line.
This cutting-edge technology involves sealing the product in plastic film that conforms perfectly to the shape of the meat, thereby eliminating all contact with oxygen.
This process offers numerous advantages:
Extended shelf life: The Tray Skin helps maintain the freshness and organoleptic qualities of the meat for up to 15 days in the refrigerator, compared to just a few days with conventional packaging.
Food Safety: The absence of air drastically limits bacterial growth and prevents the risk of exudate (juice loss), ensuring impeccable hygiene.
Product Presentation: This format provides a clear view of the cut of meat, making it easier for customers to choose, while also being more compact and convenient to store or transport.
To support this technological shift and handle ever-increasing production volumes,ACB has expanded its workforce. The team is growing with the addition of new professional butchers to the staff.
This combination of skills makes it possible to balance the artisanal expertise essential to meat processing with the precision of industrial-scale production.
Along with these innovations, the workshop has optimized its supply chain. The switch to cardboard packaging provides better protection for products during shipping and simplifies inventory management for retail locations.
These developments come at a key time of year. As “Operation Sausages” kicks off the summer season, Atelier Boucherie Schiever demonstrates its ability to combine responsiveness, technical innovation, and culinary excellence to serve all of our customers and stores.
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]Following the transformation of our first 15 stores on March 1, 13 new Group supermarkets have changed their name in the last 2 months.
Another major step in our transformation as anindependent retailer.
From Bourgogne-Franche-Comté to Haute-Savoie, via Seine-et-Marne, teams worked tirelessly to welcome the first customers to Super U and U Express stores.
This changeover is not simply a change of name. It’s an in-depth transformation, an affirmation of our independence and our attachment to our territories.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_image image=”4761″ align=”left” link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22border-radius%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22box-shadow-h-offset%22%3A%220%22%2C%22box-shadow-v-offset%22%3A%223px%22%2C%22box-shadow-blur%22%3A%226px%22%2C%22box-shadow-color%22%3A%22rgba%280%2C0%2C0%2C0.75%29%22%7D%7D”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner columns_gap=”5rem” content_placement=”middle” columns_reverse=”1″ css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-top%22%3A%2246px%22%2C%22margin-bottom%22%3A%2246px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_image image=”4768″ align=”center” size=”full” link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22border-radius%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22box-shadow-h-offset%22%3A%220%22%2C%22box-shadow-v-offset%22%3A%223px%22%2C%22box-shadow-blur%22%3A%226px%22%2C%22box-shadow-color%22%3A%22rgba%280%2C0%2C0%2C0.75%29%22%7D%7D”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22text-align%22%3A%22left%22%7D%7D” width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22font-weight%22%3A%22500%22%7D%2C%22laptops%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22font-weight%22%3A%22500%22%7D%2C%22tablets%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22font-weight%22%3A%22500%22%7D%2C%22mobiles%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22font-weight%22%3A%22500%22%7D%7D”]
A collective, human and ambitious mobilization
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]Far from being trivial, this transformation has turned our logistics plans, IT tools and orders upside down. This change was made possible thanks to the exemplary mobilization of our store, head office and support function staff.
Reorganizing departments and assortments, redesigning sales areas, updating tills and tools: the transition was meticulously prepared in advance, enabling our stores to transform themselves efficiently and enthusiastically in just 48 hours.[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22background-color%22%3A%22%23ffffff%22%2C%22margin-bottom%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22border-radius%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22border-style%22%3A%22solid%22%2C%22border-left-width%22%3A%221px%22%2C%22border-top-width%22%3A%221px%22%2C%22border-bottom-width%22%3A%221px%22%2C%22border-right-width%22%3A%221px%22%2C%22border-color%22%3A%22%23707070%22%7D%7D”]
More than 300 training coursesand nearly 2,000 participants to guarantee collective skills development.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Each store marked its changeover to the U banner with a symbolic inauguration, complete with ribbon-cutting and, in some cases, the presence of local elected representatives.
A convivial moment, much appreciated by customers, to celebrate the arrival of a new banner in their daily lives.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner columns_gap=”5rem” content_placement=”middle” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-top%22%3A%2246px%22%2C%22margin-bottom%22%3A%2225px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column_inner link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22text-align%22%3A%22left%22%7D%7D” width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22font-weight%22%3A%22500%22%7D%2C%22laptops%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22font-weight%22%3A%22500%22%7D%2C%22tablets%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22font-weight%22%3A%22500%22%7D%2C%22mobiles%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22font-weight%22%3A%22500%22%7D%7D”]
A new service offering for the regions
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]This change of name reflects our desire to join a cooperative and responsible model, working with a group of independent entrepreneurs who share our values of proximity, commitment and transparency.
By joining the Coopérative U, we are strengthening our commitment to more local, more accessible and clearer consumption for customers.
Alongside the group, we share a common ambition:
Offering quality U products at fair prices,
Offer an attentive customer experience,
Highlighting local producers and French industries,
Develop strong partnerships with over 6,000 French farmers.
This new dynamic will enable us to offer a brand new quality range in store, while promoting the expertise of our local and regional producers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_image image=”4758″ align=”center” size=”full” link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22border-radius%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22box-shadow-h-offset%22%3A%220%22%2C%22box-shadow-v-offset%22%3A%223px%22%2C%22box-shadow-blur%22%3A%226px%22%2C%22box-shadow-color%22%3A%22rgba%280%2C0%2C0%2C0.75%29%22%7D%7D”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner columns_gap=”5rem” content_placement=”middle” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22text-align%22%3A%22center%22%2C%22background-color%22%3A%22linear-gradient%28360deg%2C%20rgba%28248%2C183%2C59%2C0.5%29%200%25%2Crgba%28252%2C211%2C131%2C0.5%29%20100%25%29%22%2C%22background-image%22%3A%223354%22%2C%22background-size%22%3A%22cover%22%2C%22border-radius%22%3A%2212px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column_inner link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” width=”1/1″][us_separator size=”custom” height=”20px” show_line=”1″][vc_column_text]Congratulations and thank you to the employees who made this transformation possible.
Their involvement, professionalism and collective spirit made this operation a real success.
We look forward to seeing you in September for the continuation of this major transformation…[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”custom” height=”20px” show_line=”1″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner columns_gap=”1rem” columns_reverse=”1″ css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-top%22%3A%2246px%22%2C%22margin-bottom%22%3A%2246px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column_inner link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” width=”2/3″][us_image image=”4874″ align=”center” size=”full” link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22font-weight%22%3A%22500%22%7D%2C%22laptops%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22font-weight%22%3A%22500%22%7D%2C%22tablets%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22font-weight%22%3A%22500%22%7D%2C%22mobiles%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2220px%22%2C%22font-weight%22%3A%22500%22%7D%7D”]
The 13 stores concerned
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]Here is the list of stores that have switched to the U banner:
Super U Buxy(71) Super U Mousseaux-lès-Bray(77)Super U Courtenay(45) Super U Marcigny (71)Super U Corbigny(58) Super U Toucy (89) Super U St-Léger-sur-Dheune(71)U Express Saint-Félix(74)Super U Saint-Gengoux-le-National(71)Super U Château-Chinon(58) Super U Arbois(39) Super U Villers-le-Lac(25)U Express Moulins-Engilbert(58)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner columns_gap=”5rem” content_placement=”middle” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-top%22%3A%2246px%22%2C%22margin-bottom%22%3A%2246px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22font-weight%22%3A%22500%22%7D%7D”]
We’re proud to be part of a cooperative that reflects who we are
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]March 1, 2025 marks a key milestone in the Group’s development, as we join the U Cooperative.
This transformation is the fruit ofan exceptional collective effort. Our in-store and head office teams, along with those of the Coopérative U, have joined forces to make this transition a success.
15 stores were rebranded with the opening of
4 Hyper U in Avallon (89) | Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire (58) | Farébersviller (57) | Sens (89) 10 Super U in Châtillon-sur-Seine | Cluny | Gueugnon | La Charité-sur-Loire | Ruaudin | Semur-en-Auxois | Sennecey-le-Grand | Souppes-sur-Loing | Tonnerre (89) | Saint-Florentin (89) 1 U Express in Migennes (89)[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][us_btn label=”Read the press release” link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%5C%2Fwp-content%5C%2Fuploads%5C%2F2025%5C%2F04%5C%2FCP-Schiever-entre-dans-le-monde-cooperatif-et-rejoint-systeme-U.pdf%22%2C%22target%22%3A%22_blank%22%2C%22rel%22%3A%22nofollow%22%7D” style=”3″ css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-top%22%3A%221rem%22%7D%7D”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][us_image image=”3593″ align=”left” link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22border-radius%22%3A%2210px%22%2C%22box-shadow-h-offset%22%3A%220%22%2C%22box-shadow-v-offset%22%3A%223px%22%2C%22box-shadow-blur%22%3A%226px%22%2C%22box-shadow-color%22%3A%22rgba%280%2C0%2C0%2C0.75%29%22%7D%7D”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner columns_gap=”5rem” content_placement=”middle” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-top%22%3A%2246px%22%2C%22margin-bottom%22%3A%2246px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22font-size%22%3A%2230px%22%2C%22font-weight%22%3A%22500%22%7D%7D”]
The Schiever Group becomes a partner in the Système U cooperative
[/vc_column_text][us_separator size=”small”][vc_column_text]The Schiever family group and the Système U cooperative of independent retailers have announced the signing of an agreement under which Schiever will join the cooperative from 2025.
Sector and regional development
The Schiever Group, a family-owned independent retailer founded in 1871 in Avallon (89), today employs nearly 8,000 people in France and abroad, in Poland, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Backed by its integrated logistics, it operates over 200 directly-operated stores in a variety of sectors (including DIY and textiles, with a strong emphasis on food) and formats (hypermarkets and supermarkets), and supplies over 200 independent convenience stores, mainly in rural areas in the northeast quarter of France.
Having entered the cooperative world by acquiring the Rihouet group, Intersport’s second-largest French member, on March 1, 2024 (31 Intersport stores, Blackstore and Intersport Outlet), the Schiever group today confirms its attraction for this model and has chosen to become a partner in the Système U cooperative, France’s 4th-largest food retail group operating under different banners, vocations and store formats.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner columns_gap=”5rem” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22margin-top%22%3A%2246px%22%2C%22margin-bottom%22%3A%2246px%22%7D%7D”][vc_column_inner link=”%7B%22url%22%3A%22%22%7D” css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22text-align%22%3A%22left%22%7D%7D” width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
The strength of a network of independents
Geographically complementary, the Schiever family group and the U cooperative share the same values of sustainability and solidarity between group members, and the same desire to offer a more responsible, locally rooted form of commerce.
While this merger complements the territories in which each company is established, it also enables the Schiever Group to benefit from the attractiveness of a national brand known for its commercial dynamism, while strengthening a network of independent entrepreneurs who share tools and processes in complete transparency.
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Since 1871, our history has been marked by our independence, and since 1993 by our partnerships with recognized and successful players in the retail sector. We know well and meet regularly with the different players in the French retail sector. The cooperative structure seems to us to be increasingly in line with our vision of tomorrow’s retail organization: sharing experience, co-construction, collective decision-making… Moreover, as we have just done in the world of sports by joining the Intersport cooperative, we are joining a group of men and women entrepreneurs, owners and managers of their businesses. We fully share this long-term vision and the values expressed on a daily basis.
The Schiever group’s move to join the Coopérative U is first and foremost the result of a meeting of minds based on shared values. Vincent Picq, his family and the associated directors of Système U have come together around a long-term vision of local retailing with a human face. V. Picq appreciated the democratic and transparent way in which our cooperative operates. We thank him for his decision. For the Système U teams, this membership represents a formidable project of integration and joint development for the years to come.
Dominique Schelcher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Système U