French food retailer Carrefour increased Q2 sales 5.4% to EUR22.71 billion, with LFL growth of 1.9%, driven by improving momentum in France, Spain and a return to growth in Brazil. H1 recurring operating income rose to EUR757 million from EUR727 million. Carrefour confirmed its 2026 guidance, while continuing its programme of price investment, digital expansion and cost savings targeting EUR1 billion annually by 2030. (Carrefour)