Daniel Bernard, who served as CEO of Carrefour from 1998 to 2005 and oversaw its international expansion, has passed away at the age of 80 after a long illness.

Alexandre Bompard, CEO of Carrefour, stated that the company does not make a profit on fuel sales, describing it as a 'loss leader' or 'product d'appel.' His comments come amidst high fuel prices, addressing public concerns about pump costs.

Alexandre Bompard, CEO of Carrefour and President of the Federation of Commerce and Distribution, strongly criticized the conclusions of a Senate inquiry commission. The report, which is highly critical of large retailers' margins, is described by Bompard as "caricatural" and "biased."