Carrefour cuts first-half loss by 88%
Channel NewsAsia Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:19 AM PDT
PARIS: Carrefour, the world's second biggest retailer by sales after Walmart, posted on Thursday a sharply reduced 2012 first-half net loss, a day after a union source said it would eliminate up to 600 jobs. |
Carrefour - must defend key markets, Brazil, China
Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:19 AM PDT
PARIS (Reuters) - Carrefour Chief Executive Georges Plassat said the world's second-biggest retailer must defend its key mature markets, adding that Brazil and China were also key markets for the group. Carrefour may adjust its position in Poland, Turkey and Indonesia, however, the CEO said as he presented details of his plan to turn around the group on Thursday. "We're keeping the mature ... |
Award to Mr. André Cointreau by Mr.Toshizo Ido, Governor of the Hyogo Department
Asian Correspondent Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:16 AM PDT
Paris, 29 August 2012 Mr Toshizo Ido, Governor of the Hyogo Department awards Monsieur André Cointreau, President of Le Cordon Bleu International, a distinction for his contribution to growth in business and friendship links between Japan and France. Having carefully observed the passion of the Japanese for French cuisine and pastry, Le Cordon Bleu signed an agreement with Osaka Gas and his ... |
ITF Elects New Secretary-General
Manila Bulletin Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:11 AM PDT
José Viegas, a Portuguese national, is the new secretary-general of the International Transport Forum (ITF). ITF is an intergovernmental organization with 54-member countries that acts as a strategic think tank for global transport policy and organizes an annual summit of transport ministers. It is housed by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) in Paris. Viegas, who ... |
Inspired Performance Meets Zero Emissions at the Paris Motor Show
The Auto Channel Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:10 AM PDT
ROLLE, SWITZERLAND â€" August 30, 2012: Representing a bold next stage in Infiniti’s quest for performance luxury motoring in the most sustainable way possible, the Infiniti LE Concept is a true Infiniti with just one thing missing â€" a tailpipe. |
Vivendi is not now weighing a break-up of group - CFO
Interactive Investor Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:43 AM PDT
PARIS (Reuters) - Vivendi Chief Financial Officer Philippe Capron said on Thursday that the conglomerate was not now contemplating a break-up of its telecom and media units to solve a deep share slump because of the way it would impact the group's debt. |
Pernod Ricard family takes leadership back
Reuters.co.uk Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:29 AM PDT
PARIS (Reuters) - The founding family of French drinks group Pernod Ricard on Thursday strengthened its grip on the world's second-largest spirits maker, setting the stage for a third-generation member to become chief executive and chairman. Related Stories Citigroup settles shareholder CDO lawsuit for $590 million Vivendi hit by French mobile slump Inflation adds to Spanish woes with jump to 2 ... |
Carrefour posts profit drop as investors await new plan
Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:25 AM PDT
By Dominique Vidalon PARIS (Reuters) - Carrefour(PAR:CA), the world's second-largest retailer, reported a dip in first-half profits on Thursday, hit by poor performances from businesses in austerity-hit ... |
Vivendi hit by French mobile slump
Reuters.co.uk Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:14 AM PDT
PARIS (Reuters) - Vivendi reported a slide in first-half operating profit, hurt by tough competition at its French mobile phone business SFR, and announced a plan to reduce the unit's operating costs by 500 million euros a year by the end of 2014. Related Stories Citigroup settles shareholder CDO lawsuit for $590 million Pernod Ricard family takes leadership back Inflation adds to Spanish woes ... |
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