Casino has reported sales growth of 22.1% to e41.97bn (£35.25bn) in 2012, corresponding to a 4% organic rise (at constant consolidation and exchange rates).

Fourth-quarter sales rose 3.2% to e12.9bn (£10.83bn). There was with an 8.5% rise for Casino’s international operations in Brazil, South America and Asia, compensating for a 2.2% decline in France.