Carrefour reduces store expansion in Atakarejo due to high interest rates” Political Connection

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Carrefour reduces store expansion in Atakarejo due to high interest rates” Political Connection

Carrefour Brasil signaled a slowdown in the expansion of new stores in Atakarejo in 2025, impacted by the high interest rate scenario. According to the company's CEO, Stéphane Maquaire, the growth rate has already slowed in the last year, and the trend is for the number of inaugurations to remain lower. The company's focus now is on financial deleveraging and cost optimization, prioritizing profitability over opening units. The group reported re…