FRANCE: Guyenne et Gascogne claims “resilience” in 2009
Carrefour franchise operator Guyenne et Gascogne today (18 March) hailed the "resilience" of its business in 2009 despite annual profits falling by more than 21%.
Carrefour franchise operator Guyenne et Gascogne today (18 March) hailed the “resilience” of its business in 2009 despite annual profits falling by more than 21%.
The company, which runs stores in France and Spain, booked net profit of EUR25m (US$34m) for 2009, against net profit of EUR31.8m in 2008. Revenues dipped 0.2% to EUR515.2m.
“Thanks to its sound finances and the appeal of its brands, the Guyenne et Gascogne Group showed resilience over 2009 in a particularly sluggish environment, especially in Spain,” the company said.
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