# Temporary manager of Auchan and Lemana PRO urges stores and staff be retained, promises drone protection

https://mins.news/en/item/67608

- Meduza, 2026-09-21 15:48 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/21/temporary-manager-of-french-supermarket-chain-auchan-and-former-leroy-merlin-retailer-lemana-pro-calls-for-stores-and-staff-to-be-retained-promises-drone-protection

> L.E.V. Management, which was granted temporary control of Auchan and Lemana PRO’s Russian assets, has urged executives to keep stores and employees in place and ensure purchasing, deliveries, and operations continue without interruption. CEO Andrei Krayushkin also promised measures to protect Auchan properties from attacks, including drones. Auchan’s Russian press office said its facilities were operating normally.

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