Plassat to face French challenges at Carrefour

Carrefour has announced it is parting company with CEO Lars Olofsson and will replace him with Vivarte's George Plassat. The move follows a turbulent year for the world's second-largest retailer, which has seen falling sales in France hit profits.

Plassat to face French challenges at Carrefour

31 January 2012

After a tumultuous three years at the helm of the world's second-largest grocery retailer, Carrefour chairman and CEO Lars Olofsson is set to be replaced by Georges Plassat.

FRANCE: Plassat replaces Olofsson in Carrefour top spot

30 January 2012

Retail giant Carrefour today (30 January) announced Georges Plassat will replace Lars Olofsson as chairman and CEO.

FRANCE: Carrefour to make CEO announcement in days

27 January 2012

An announcement on the role of CEO at global retail giant Carrefour is looming, according to sources close to just-style's sister site, just-food.

FRANCE: Carrefour FY sales up 0.5% after “dire” year

19 January 2012

Carrefour, the world’s second largest retailer, posted a small increase in full-year sales after what one analyst described as a “dire” year.

FRANCE: Carrefour investor demands governance change

20 October 2011

Carrefour shareholder Knight Vinke Asset Management has urged the French retail giant, which last week issued its latest profit warning, to appoint an independent chairman.