For several years, consumers have faced a price increase that is very difficult to manage. The latter affected all areas. And some are still hoping for a drop in supermarkets. On the other hand, Leclerc's big boss was not reassuring on the subject.
The bad news from Michel-Édouard Leclerc
While the French have faced inflation that is complicated to live with, they hope that things will eventually calm down. Unfortunately, Michel-Édouard Leclerc, president of the famous mass distribution group, made some less than reassuring revelations.
Indeed, he revealed that it would not be necessary don't expect a big drop in prices for products sold in supermarkets. In an interview given to the RTL-M6-Le Figaro-Public Senate Grand Jury, he spoke on the subject.
He explained that the inflation accumulated in recent years simply cannot be erased. “All the inflation that was taken over the previous three years is in someone's pocket. Or she went into someone's investment”underlined the director of Leclerc.
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Before adding: “And it will not return in the form of a bonus of -20% or -30% within three months in the consumer's pocket”. This is very bad news for consumers who are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet.
Michel-Édouard Leclerc also explained that it was necessary to negotiate with major suppliers. “A period of negotiations will open for which we We are in the process of receiving prices from major suppliers« he confided in the show.
And also specify: “All price requests are on the rise. Obviously, I can tell you, faith of Leclerc, that we are going to look for reductions. Particularly in sectors where things have soared”.
-“It’s the state that is obese”
If the present of the Leclerc group wants to limit the damage, he revealed that a return to the past will not be able to see the light of day. According to him, consumers should not expect to find prices before inflation.
During his interview, Michel-Édouard Leclerc also criticized the planned increase in the soda tax. As a reminder, the latter will see the light of day in January 2025. Once again, it will penalize consumers.
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Products containing less than 5 kg of sugar per hectoliter will see their tax increase from 3.79 euros to 4 euros. While those containing more than 8 kg will undergo a drastic increase from 17.70 euros to 35 euros.
For Michel-Édouard Leclerc, this increase is motivated more by fiscal reasons than health ones. “It’s the state that is obese. We know very well that this is not going to benefit health, it is to plug the holes”he said.
“I am for fighting obesity. Including putting your hand in your pocket. But these taxes go to the state budget and will not remain affected. All this, it's bullshit« revealed the main person concerned about this tax.
