FRANCE: Carrefour has "no urgent need" for disposals - analyst
By: Petah Marian | 18 January 2011
An analyst has questioned speculation that Carrefour, the world's second-largest retailer, is looking to dispose of parts of its business.
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An analyst has questioned speculation that Carrefour, the world's second-largest retailer, is looking to dispose of parts of its business.
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