From today onwards, residents of Nola can enjoy Action’s unique formula, offering 6,000 good quality products across 14 categories (from toys and handicrafts to household products, gardening, DIY, and food), at the lowest price. Action introduces 150 new products every week, ensuring a relevant assortment that caters to various needs and preferences. Only one third of the product assortment is fixed and150 new products are introduced each week, which is a key component of our success and sets it apart from other retailers.
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Action opens its 100th Italian store in Nola, Napoli
Action half year net sales €6.2 billion (+20.1%), thanks to 17.3 million customers per week
Half year net sales rose to €6.2 billion (+20.1% compared to the same period in 2023). Like-for-like sales increased by 9.0%. Sales growth is due to selling more products to new and existing customers. So far this year, Action has reduced more than 1,300 product prices, in addition to last year’s 2,500 price reductions. Action has welcomed 17.3 million customers a week on average over the past six months in 2,685 stores in 12 countries. Action added 119 new stores this period and is on track to open 330 new stores this year.
From invention to the Action stores: a smart painting solution for everyday use
Today Action launches its new product the ‘Brush Saver’ in all Action stores. The Brush Saver is a smart brush vacuum that keeps paint brushes in optimal condition and prevents them from drying out, making it possible to reuse again and again. This award winning invention has become the newest product on the shelves in The Netherlands from today. Action developed the product and made it ready to produce on a large scale.
Action opens its 3rd store in Paris
Action, the non-food discount retailer, opens its 3rd Parisian store, today to meet growing demand. This latest opening brings the total number of Action stores in France to 807.
Action voted Favourite French Retailer for 2024
For the second year in a row, Action, the fast-growing non-food discounter, is elected Favourite French Retailer by the consulting agency EY-Parthenon as part of their annual " Favourite French Retailer" study, which is unveiled today.
Action results 2023: continued growth and development
In 2023, Action's net sales increased by 27.8% to €11.3 billion, largely as a result of like-for-like sales growth of 16.7%. Action added 303 new stores and operated a total of 2,566 stores in 11 countries. Operating EBITDA increased by 34% to €1,615 million. Action created 8,988 jobs and employed 69,040 people of 155 different nationalities.
Action Growth Continues: 27.8% Sales Growth to €11.3 Billion
Action, the non-food discounter, realised net sales of €11.3 billion in 2023, up 27.8% from 2022. The like-for-like sales growth of 16.7%, mainly due to more customers shopping in existing Action stores, demonstrates the strength of the Action formula. Action added 303 new stores in 2023. The company now welcomes an average of 15.3 million customers a week.
Action opens its 2,500th store
Action, the fastest-growing non-food discounter in Europe, passes the 2,500th store mark with the opening of a new store in Madrid, Spain today.
Another Strong Quarter For Action, More Price Reductions Announced
Every week Action welcomes millions of price-conscious customers to its stores. Net sales for the first nine months of 2023 rose to €7.9 billion (+30.5%) as a result of Action's rapid international expansion and strong growth in existing stores. In the first nine months of 2023, Action added 153 new stores. The total number of stores grew to 2,416 in 11 European countries. The growth of existing stores (like-for-like) was 19.2%.