Increasing net return for Monoprix

Monoprix, a subsidiary of the groups Casino and Galeries Lafayette, has announced a rise in net return 2001 by 176% to Euro76 million compared to Euro27,9 million in 2000. The turnover net of tax rose by 6,3% to Euro3,59 billion. Retail sales increased by 5,2% and are superior to the average index of large-scale distribution which is 4,5%.