date:Oct 18, 2013
which accounts for more than 40 percent of group sales - had achieved growth in the quarter.
Food sales at French hypermarkets grew for the fourth consecutive quarter driven by drinks and fresh products, while non-food sales were more resilient though still negative.
In March Carrefour announced plans to renovate 150 of its 220 French hypermarkets over three years and Sivignon said 36 stores had been remodeled so far this year.
He added analysts average forecast for 2013 earnings before inter