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| type = {{wp|Privately held company|Private}}, {{wp|Employee stock ownership plan|employee-owned}} | | type = {{wp|Privately held company|Private}}, {{wp|Employee stock ownership plan|employee-owned}} | ||
| industry = {{wp|Retail}} | | industry = {{wp|Retail}} | ||
| founded = {{start date and age|1891|07|14}}<br>[[Esserie, | | founded = {{start date and age|1891|07|14}}<br>[[Esserie, Maresia]], Cartadania | ||
| founder = {{ublist | Lucas Beaufils|Laurent Barreau}} | | founder = {{ublist | Lucas Beaufils|Laurent Barreau}} | ||
| location_city = [[Aumiers]], Cartadania | | location_city = [[Aumiers]], Cartadania | ||
| num_locations = 1,203 | | num_locations = 1,203 | ||
| area_served = {{Flatlist| | | area_served = {{Flatlist| | ||
* [[ | * [[Maresia]] (431) | ||
* [[Aleira]] (211) | * [[Aleira]] (211) | ||
* [[Acara]] (115) | * [[Acara]] (115) | ||
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| homepage = {{URL|https://www.bellegarde.com}} | | homepage = {{URL|https://www.bellegarde.com}} | ||
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'''Bellegarde Supermarché SA''', commonly referred to as just '''Bellegarde''', is a [[Cartadania]]n {{wp|supermarket}} chain that is headquartered in the city of [[Aumiers]], [[ | '''Bellegarde Supermarché SA''', commonly referred to as just '''Bellegarde''', is a [[Cartadania]]n {{wp|supermarket}} chain that is headquartered in the city of [[Aumiers]], [[Maresia]]. The company was established in 1891 by [[Lucas Beaufils]] and [[Laurent Barreau]] and it is currently a {{wp|Privately held company|private corporation}} that is {{wp|employee ownership|fully owned}} by its present and past employees, as well as members of the founders' families. Bellegarde has a vast presence throughout eastern and central Cartadania, with 431 locations in [[Maresia]], 211 in [[Aleira]], 115 in [[Acara]], 103 in [[Triessa]], 81 in [[São Ricardo]], 80 in [[Alexandria]], 79 in [[Verona]], 55 in [[São Andreas]], 51 in [[Cascália]], and 4 in [[Alahuela]]. As an employee-owned company, Bellegarde's corporate structure and decision-making processes are centered around the welfare and best interests of its workers. The company is committed to providing high-quality products and services to its customers at competitive prices while also creating a sustainable and socially responsible business model. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
=== Origins === | === Origins === | ||
The company was founded by Lucas Beaufils and Laurent Barreau, who opened their first grocery store in Aumiers, | The company was founded by Lucas Beaufils and Laurent Barreau, who opened their first grocery store in Aumiers, Maresia. At the time, the store was a small, family-run business that specialized in providing high-quality, locally-sourced produce to the local community. Its popularity amongst the people in Esserie saw the expansion of an additional store in 1903. Particularly during the Great War, when Urlazio was a place of contention, Beaufils and Barreau left the store operations to their employees, as they had gone off to war further east. Upon their return, the stores had generated such a success that the store remained as a family brand with employee ownership. | ||
As access to highways and other transportation helped connect regions, Bellegarde began to expand throughout | As access to highways and other transportation helped connect regions, Bellegarde began to expand throughout Maresia, each location getting produce from the local community. Over the years, Bellegarde grew in popularity and expanded its offerings to include a wider range of grocery items, such as meats, dairy products, and baked goods. The company's commitment to providing fresh, high-quality products remained a top priority, however, and this dedication to quality quickly made Bellegarde a favorite among shoppers throughout the region. | ||
=== Expansion === | === Expansion === | ||
In the early 1900s, Bellegarde continued to expand its grocery chain by opening new locations throughout eastern Cartadania. The company's growth was impressive, and by the 1920s, it had become one of the largest grocery store chains in the region, with locations in | In the early 1900s, Bellegarde continued to expand its grocery chain by opening new locations throughout eastern Cartadania. The company's growth was impressive, and by the 1920s, it had become one of the largest grocery store chains in the region, with locations in Maresia, Aleira, Acara, Triessa, and Cascália. Following the resolution of the Second Great War, the company expanded into São Andreas. | ||
Starting in 1961, Bellegarde began its westward expansion, crossing the Marée Channel into São Ricardo, the first expansion into Lusia. The company continued to expand, and in the early 2000s, it reached Alexandria, becoming the first non-supercenter to have a presence in Urlazio and Lusia. In 1993, Verona opened its first eleven Bellegarde stores, with the number of locations continuing to grow into the new millennium, reaching nearly eighty. | Starting in 1961, Bellegarde began its westward expansion, crossing the Marée Channel into São Ricardo, the first expansion into Lusia. The company continued to expand, and in the early 2000s, it reached Alexandria, becoming the first non-supercenter to have a presence in Urlazio and Lusia. In 1993, Verona opened its first eleven Bellegarde stores, with the number of locations continuing to grow into the new millennium, reaching nearly eighty. | ||
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The Bellegarde Est stores prioritize sourcing local and regional produce, similar to other Bellegarde brands, with an emphasis on providing fresh and high-quality produce to its customers. In addition to this, the store offers a wide range of grocery items, including dairy, meat, bakery, and packaged goods. Bellegarde Est also features a pharmacy and a health and wellness section. The store's layout is designed to maximize space and provide a convenient and hassle-free shopping experience for its customers. | The Bellegarde Est stores prioritize sourcing local and regional produce, similar to other Bellegarde brands, with an emphasis on providing fresh and high-quality produce to its customers. In addition to this, the store offers a wide range of grocery items, including dairy, meat, bakery, and packaged goods. Bellegarde Est also features a pharmacy and a health and wellness section. The store's layout is designed to maximize space and provide a convenient and hassle-free shopping experience for its customers. | ||
A similar feature to the province-specific dish sampling in Bellegarde Est is being tested in standard Bellegarde stores in | A similar feature to the province-specific dish sampling in Bellegarde Est is being tested in standard Bellegarde stores in Maresia, with the goal of enhancing the shopping experience for customers and introducing them to new and exciting culinary experiences from different regions. | ||
=== Bourseiller === | === Bourseiller === | ||
'''Bourseiller''' is a premium grocery store chain which operates as a subsidiary of Bellegarde, and is headquartered in [[Esserie]]. Bourseiller is a gourmet grocery store chain that emphasizes on fresh and organic products, and it differentiates itself from other grocery store chains by limiting the amount of floor space allocated to packaged products, allowing more space for fresh produce, meat and seafood, bulk products, and chef-prepared items. This store chain prides itself on offering high-quality products, which is why most locations have a full-service kitchen, and offer cooking and wine classes in their culinary school, and catering services. Bourseiller is known for its premium offerings and is catered to the tastes of the upper-income demographic. The chain has a total of thirty-nine locations, with twenty-two in | '''Bourseiller''' is a premium grocery store chain which operates as a subsidiary of Bellegarde, and is headquartered in [[Esserie]]. Bourseiller is a gourmet grocery store chain that emphasizes on fresh and organic products, and it differentiates itself from other grocery store chains by limiting the amount of floor space allocated to packaged products, allowing more space for fresh produce, meat and seafood, bulk products, and chef-prepared items. This store chain prides itself on offering high-quality products, which is why most locations have a full-service kitchen, and offer cooking and wine classes in their culinary school, and catering services. Bourseiller is known for its premium offerings and is catered to the tastes of the upper-income demographic. The chain has a total of thirty-nine locations, with twenty-two in Maresia, six in Triessa, four in Ovetta, four in Narico, and three in Canterra. | ||
=== Esquerda === | === Esquerda === | ||