Case | HBS Case Collection | 1990 (Revised from original 1973 version)

Carrefour S.A.

by William E. Fruhan Jr.

Abstract

Involves a very rapidly growing retail chain that is financing itself in an unusual (and at first glance) risky fashion.

Keywords: Growth and Development Strategy; Financing and Loans; Risk and Uncertainty; Retail Industry;

Citation:

Fruhan, William E., Jr. "Carrefour S.A." Harvard Business School Case 273-099, September 1990. (Revised from original January 1973 version.)