Randale: Unruhen in Frankreich: Handelskette Carrefour kappt Prognose
Proteste in Frankreich wurden von gewaltsamen Ausschreitungen und Plünderungen überschattet. Das hat nun auch wirtschaftliche Folgen für den Handel.
In France, retail giant Carrefour has revised its year-end forecasts downward due to unrest in the country. The chaos has deterred customers, eroded consumer trust, and increased costs, according to the company. Alexandre Bompard, the group's CEO, said, "Our group faces an unprecedented situation in France," noting "great uncertainty" regarding consumer spending patterns and the conditions for the company's stores to reopen.
With the retail sector entering a crucial phase for the year, this situation has significantly impacted consumer spending, which is already under pressure from rising energy costs. The company had previously expected "high single-digit growth." In addition, Carrefour has lowered its targets for 2026, considering the margins of the recurring operating result and investment expenditures.
Nationwide protests against high living costs were accompanied by severe riots and looting over the weekend, and the tense situation persisted into Monday night. Localized curfews were imposed in Paris after the violent outbreaks. The yellow vest protest movement called for more demonstrations this Saturday. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced a major police mobilization in response.
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