Paris, 2016-Nov-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Casino’s Board of Directors, at a meeting held today (November 23, 2016), looked into the process made by its Brazilian affiliate CBD to evaluate potential strategic alternatives involving Via Varejo, its electronic goods and furniture business. The Board approved CBD’s decision to continue prioritizing the development of the food business – hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores, cash & carry – and to launch the process of disposal of Via Varejo.
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