Coronavirus - France

French Retailers Defend Themselves Over Protective Mask Accusations

The French retail sector has responded to claims by medical professionals that they are 'profiteering' through the sale of protective masks, while those in...

Rémy Cointreau Warns Of Halving Of Q1 Sales Due To Coronavirus

French spirits company Rémy Cointreau warned first quarter sales would fall by around 50-55% due to wholesaler destocking in Greater China and a sha...

Retailer Carrefour Q1 Sales Growth Accelerates With France, Brazil

Carrefour saw its revenue growth accelerate in the first quarter, reflecting strong food sales in March in all its markets and notably in the core French m...

Groupe Casino CEO Takes 25% Pay Cut Due To Coronavirus

The chairman and chief executive of Groupe Casino, Jean-Charles Naouri, has taken a 25% reduction in remuneration for the months of April and May 2020, the...

French Court Rules Against CGT Union In Row With Retailer Carrefour

A French court has rejected a request from the CGT union that a Carrefour hypermarket near Lille be forced to close aisles selling non-essential products a...

Casino's Q1 Sales Growth Accelerates, Boosted By Food Demand In France

Retailer Casino, battling investor concerns over its high debt, said revenue growth accelerated in the first quarter, reflecting strong food sales in...

Groupe Casino To Deliver Two Million Protective Masks To Healthcare Staff

Groupe Casino has announced it is to deliver two million protective surgical masks to healthcare personnel by the end of April, after a fundraising drive i...

Health Measures Likely To Remain In Place Beyond COVID-19, Says E. Leclerc CEO

Health-related measures, such as social distancing and the use of protective equipment, are likely to remain in place beyond the current coronavirus crisis...