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Operating Environment To Remain 'Difficult' For European Grocery Retailers: Moody's

European grocery retailers will continue to experience challenges in the operating environment over the next 12-18 months.

Casino Bonds Hit Distressed Levels Amid Increased Refinancing Risks

Some of French retailer Casino's bonds are trading at a distressed price, signalling higher refinancing risks over the next two years as interest rates ris...

Shares In French Retailer Casino Slump After Moody's Downgrade

Shares in French retailer Casino slumped by around 15% on Friday after rating agency Moody's downgraded several of the group's credit ratings, citing marke...

5 Key Insights From ESM's 'The Road Ahead' Report

ESM looks at some of the key trends explored in our recent 'The Road Ahead' report.

New Price Negotiation Legislation In France Could Be Credit Negative For Retailers: Moody's

New legislation in France that changes the rules of annual negotiations between French suppliers and retailers is likely to be credit negative for the groc...

High Inflation, Intense Competition To Erode UK Retailers' Credit Quality

Credit quality in the UK grocery sector is likely to be eroded by 'high inflation and intense competition' over the next 12 to 18 months, a new report from...

Consumer Sentiment In 2023 Likely To Remain Low, Says Moody's

High interest rates, low consumer sentiment and lower purchasing power are all factors that are likely to weigh on businesses in 2023, a new report from Mo...