Shares in cash-strapped French retailer Casino (CASP.PA) fell by more than 5% in early Thursday trade after it reported a drop in second-quarter sales.
Its sales in France fell by 6.6% after a 4.6% decline in the first quarter, Casino said in a statement late on Wednesday.
Casino also said a new deadline of July 14 had been set for bidders to present rescue offers for the group.
