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Consumers pay the price of conflicting regulations in the sector
In a row over pricing it is the big names that hold most of the cards
Clash is latest flashpoint between food manufacturers and retailers over rising costs for consumers
The retail network in the country has been bleeding cash and losing market share to rivals
The government has asked a wide swath of sectors to make contingency plans for the winter
French hypermarket group points to strong performance and increasing operating profit
Chief executive Alexandre Bompard hands over stores to local entrepreneurs while investing in ecommerce
Sainsbury’s, Carrefour and Ahold Delhaize clean up supply chains to cut CO2 emissions
France’s second-biggest supermarket ends negotiations with smaller rival after failing to agree terms
LVMH billionaire’s exit from food retailer follows thwarted takeover attempt in January
Advent and Walmart agree to sell Grupo BIG, Brazil’s third-largest food retailer
Blocking of takeover of retailer by Canadian suitor gives the illusion of sovereignty
Canadian group pitched its €16.2bn plan as a chance to forge a French-speaking retail giant
Last-minute intervention by Quebec’s economy minister fails to win round French government
Canadian convenience store group Couche-Tard has offered €16.2bn for supermarket company
The French finance minister and a handful of billionaires stand between Couche-Tard and the supermarket chain
Finance minister talks of threat to ‘food sovereignty’ while analysts puzzled by €16bn approach for retailer
A deal is not advisable simply because it is possible
Supermarket groups confirm early-stage discussions are under way on potential $50bn tie-up
Companies that do not take action risk reprisals ranging from boycotts to vandalism
Shipments limited to essential items after unions sought extra Covid-19 prevention measures
Alain Rabec takes over struggling business that includes Castorama and Brio Dépôt
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B&Q owner picks Thierry Garnier because of his success in building business in China
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