Leclerc: “I do not believe a crisis”
VIDEO EUROPE 1 – The boss Leclerc centers ensures that the battle for the purchasing power of French is far from over.
At the head of 500 stores that bear his name, Michel-Edouard Leclerc said he was “pessimistic” against the optimism of the crisis. “I was amazed as all the French by reading the newspapers this summer, because, after telling us we were going to live 29 after the crisis the worst in the world, we are told that (…) is in crisis. I do not believe me. The financial crisis has been plugged, the French government played well with the banks, etc.. But the impact on the real economy is still before us, “analysis- he said.
“I put myself in position to fight,” said Michel-Edouard Leclerc, who admits that until the crisis took its facilities: 5% growth and 2,500 jobs created last year. “We are definitely stores the crisis,” he admits, predicting that “companies that will not be cheaper, which will not seek to address these issues in purchasing power are that of the common French emerge” .
Accusations that aim to distribute, Michel-Edouard Leclerc responds with its margin: “1.8% net before tax last year. Even if we put all its margins in the price, it would not revolution”, ironically he said. “We greatly degraded our margins” and “we will further reduce prices,” he promises.
Among its priorities continue to be “the most franchouillard French distributors” and continue the “struggle necessary,” he said, the bio. It also announced price cuts at the end of the year on these products.
Finally, when asked about the consequences of influenza A, Michel-Edouard Leclerc said that “may be closed supermarkets.” “I do not know if we overplay the story of flu” but “we have an action plan” announced the leader. Millions of masks are controlled for employees and customers with “60% to 70%” are already delivered. The staff are closely monitored and the relationship with government is very fast, he assures.
Special schemes: the dialogue continues
Labour Minister, Xavier Bertrand, announces this month a second round of discussions on the reform of special pension schemes with the unions and the companies concerned. He will present on this occasion “a guidance document” which will identify “what is the responsibility of government, namely the general principles of harmonization, and what matter for negotiation in business,” he said before the senators.
Xavier Bertrand continued dialogue on the reform of special diets. The Minister of Labour said Tuesday before the Senate that the consultation is to identify the first goal of “common principles of harmonization of the special regime of the public.” “Then, these principles will be implemented on a company (…) and open negotiations without delay,” added the Minister.
The reform of the special arrangements to be completed in late 2007, before the opening in 2008 of a new phase of pension reform. The railway unions of the SNCF and RATP called the strike Oct. 18 to protest against the reform of their pension.
The government wants to align the contribution period of beneficiaries of the special on the Public Service, 40 years against 37 years and a half to a full pension. The special schemes cover more than 1.1 million pensioners for about 500,000 contributors, grants balances paid by the State amounts to about 5 billion euros per year.
Trend or outdated, discover the names of 2009
Emma and Nathan are first class in the ranking of NotreFamille.com. Already gone out of fashion: Clara and Lucas.
If you thought being on the cutting edge of fashion by choosing Lucas as a first name for your child is missing. Lucas is already outdated. The first name # 1 this year 2009 for the boys, Nathan's, according to the list published Wednesday by
NotreFamille.com
. A new headache for teachers who will have to learn the “h” silent.
Girls side, the fall is even more severe for Clara who tumbles in 12th place, taking with it Sarah and Ines. To be certain to be the trend this year, better opt for Emma, Leah and Manon, the top three. Or for more originality to Maëlys which enters the rankings.
The 20 most male names given in 2009: Nathan, Lucas, Enzo, Jules, Hugo, Noah, Arthur, Mathis, Maxime, Leo, Tom, Louis Clement, Alexander, Thomas, Raphael, Theo, Evan, Ethan and Mael.
The 20 most female names given in 2009: Emma, Lea, Manon, Chloe, Camille, Zoe, Lola, Louise, Ocean, Lilou, Jade, Clara, Maëlys, Lucie, Lena, Alice, Ines, Mathilde, Alicia and Sarah.
And for 2010? The site has even launched NotreFamille.com in a prospective study. Notice to prospective parents: the “classics” are back with their train of Paul, Jules and Clemence other. A few letters closely, should replace Gabriel Gabin and Timéo coming over from Matteo. As for names Anglo-Saxon-sounding, they are not at their best. Only Nolan can hold its own in the game
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