Tweets of the week: The Vuelta a España's surreal supermarket visit Long live Carrefour, unless you're a Lidl or Intermarché ultra Cycling Weekly · Aug 23, 2024
'No eggs, no bread, just lots of wins' - Vuelta a España peloton pedals through hypermarket for race's latest wacky start Main hall of Carrefour grocery retail store used on stage 6 start as unprecedented race venue Cycling News · Aug 22, 2024
Vuelta a Espana stage bizarrely starts inside a Spanish supermarket The peloton embarked from the aisles of a Carrefour for the sixth stage of the Spanish grand tour The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024
As it happened: A new race leader from the breakaway on Vuelta a España stage 6 Ben O'Connor takes 6:31 on the peloton after solo ride to glory in Yunquera Cycling News · Aug 22, 2024
Vuelta a España crosses new frontier with stage start in supermarket Stage six will begin from within Carrefour Jerez Sur, the first time this has ever been done, astonishingly Cycling Weekly · Jul 31, 2024
Cash, card or bike, sir? Carrefour hypermarket to host latest Vuelta a España offbeat stage start Stage 6 of 2024 race to begin from main hall of hypermarket on August 22 Cycling News · Jul 31, 2024
France's top CEOs earn 130 times more than their employees, says Oxfam Anti-poverty charity Oxfam has called for a new law to combat the "indecent" gap between the salaries of France's highest-paid company executives and their staff, after its annual report revealed disparities were growing and an increasing number of people are living on the minimum wage. Radio France Internationale · May 2, 2024
3 Retail Bargains Buys Under $10 With robust consumer spending fueled by a strong labor market, rapid growth of e-commerce, and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, the retail sector is poised for continued resilience and growth. Hence, retail stocks Woolworths (WLWHY), Mr Price Group (MRPLY), and Carrefour (CRRFY) could be bargain investments under $10. Read on…. StockNews.com · Apr 19, 2024
Can Mathieu van der Poel double up at Paris-Roubaix? Here's your guide to the 'Hell of the North', with start lists, key information, sectors, and riders to watch Cycling Weekly · Apr 2, 2024
Writer Annie Ernaux’s works are brought to photographic life in Paris ‘Exteriors’ explores Annie Ernaux’s writing in relationship to photographic mediums, at Maison Européenne de la Photographie until 25 May 2024 Wallpaper · Feb 19, 2024
‘Now even smaller’ and ‘All new, worse recipe’: these are the labels you won’t see on food – but you should Firms that trumpet larger packets and improved formulas should also be frank about the shrinkflation that is giving the consumer less, says Hilary Osborne, the Guardian’s consumer and money editor The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2024
As Australian supermarkets are blamed over food costs, French grocer Carrefour targets Pepsi for 'unacceptable' price rises French supermarket Carrefour has fired a warning shot in a price war with global food brands, dropping PepsiCo products last week because of “unacceptably high” increases. The Conversation · Jan 10, 2024
PepsiCo and a French supermarket giant are arguing over who dumped who first in 'shrinkflation' tussle Both PepsiCo and Carrefour are now taking credit for removing PepsiCo products from the supermarket's shelves. Fortune · Jan 9, 2024
3 Grocery Stocks to Snatch up in January The grocery industry is well-poised for significant growth and expansion, driven by stable demand for its products, robust consumer spending, and the surge in online shopping. Therefore, it could be wise to invest in quality grocery stocks Wal-Mart (WMMVY), Target (TGT), and Carrefour (CRRFY) for substantial gains this month. Continue… StockNews.com · Jan 8, 2024
Fortune · Jan 8, 2024 France's biggest supermarket won't follow rival by banning Pepsi E.Leclerc's chairman said he wouldn't follow Carrefour's "show of strength" by banning Cheetos and Doritos from his stores.
Top News · Jan 8, 2024 Leclerc defies Carrefour, continues selling Pepsico products in France France's Leclerc continues to fizz with excitement, defying Carrefour's decision and proudly serving up Pepsi products. Taste the rebellion today!
Top News · Jan 5, 2024 Carrefour Stops Selling PepsiCo Products Over Price Increase Dispute In a bold move to combat rising prices, global supermarket chain Carrefour has decided to stop selling PepsiCo products in its stores in France, Belgium, S...
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024 PepsiCo products are being pulled from some Carrefour grocery stores in Europe over price hikes Global supermarket chain Carrefour will stop selling PepsiCo products in its stores in France, Belgium, Spain and Italy over price increases for popular items like Lay’s potato chips, Quaker Oats, Lipton tea and its namesake soda
Fortune · Jan 4, 2024 A supermarket chain has gone beyond shaming PepsiCo for ‘shrinkflation’—now it’s pulling Cheetos and Doritos off the shelves across Europe PepsiCo’s price increases are simply “unacceptable,” according to French supermarket giant Carrefour. The government agrees.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 4, 2024 France's Carrefour stops selling PepsiCo products to protest price hikes The French supermarket chain Carrefour says it will no longer carry goods by the brand PepsiCo because the company has increased its prices too much. The move comes as France seeks EU approval forcing retailers to better flag "shrinkflation" – when companies reduce the size of product while continuing to…
Cycling News · Jan 2, 2024 Vuelta a España 2024 stage 6 preview - Unique route from grocery store aisles leads to new summit finish Four classified climbs across 181km end on top of Alto de las Abejas with GC shakeup possible
France 24 · Oct 6, 2023 'Cattle laundering' in Brazil: How illegal meat ends up in Europe In this edition we explore the issue of "cattle laundering" in Brazil. This practice involves transferring cattle from a farm whose meat cannot be exported, due to illegal deforestation on its land, to another "clean" farm that is not affected by these bans. This falsely labelled meat can then in…
France 24 · Sep 18, 2023 French supermarkets call out food producers for ‘shrinkflation’ French retail giant Carrefour has started putting stickers on products that have shrunk in size but that cost the same or even more, in a bid to warn customers against "shrinkflation". The move comes ahead of new contract talks that are set to begin soon. Meanwhile, the government is planning…
Fortune · Sep 16, 2023 A supermarket chain is shaming suppliers like PepsiCo over ‘shrinkflation’—by labeling examples on shelves “This product has seen its volume or weight fall and the effective price from the supplier rise.”
Radio France Internationale · Sep 16, 2023 French supermarket sticks 'shrinkflation' warnings on food to shame suppliers French supermarket chain Carrefour has slapped price warnings on goods from Lindt chocolates to Lipton Ice Tea to pressure top suppliers to limit so-called "shrinkflation" – reducing the size of products while maintaining or increasing their price.