Carrefour is a large French retailer with operations worldwide. It has a presence in Belgium through nine Carrefour Planet stores. According to the document, Carrefour's balance sheet shows decreasing stock levels and investments but more liquid resources, while debts have increased. The profit and loss account shows rising operating profits from 2007-2008. Financial metrics like liquidity, profitability, and solvency are above key thresholds, indicating the company is in a stable financial position despite challenges from competition and economic crisis.