Total Seeks New Leadership as Tragedy Befalls CEO

The transcript discusses Totale's potential appointment of Patrick Pouyan as the new CEO, following the death of Christophe de Margerie. Pouyan currently leads the refining and chemicals division. The UK retail sector is also covered, highlighting a 5% decline in first-half profits and missed analyst estimates. Despite this, full-year earnings are expected to align with forecasts, contingent on Argus's performance during the Christmas trading period.

What factors are expected to influence the full year earnings of the UK chain?

What is the significance of the Christmas trading period for Argus?