date:Aug 23, 2012
consumer sentiment remained rather weak and even deteriorated further, especially in southern Europe. In North American too, consumers proved increasingly reluctant to spend money because of the prevailing economic uncertainty,Tanner added.
Lindt said it anticipate the euro crisis and general economic background conditions would continue to challenge business in the second half of 2012.
However, profit targets are in line, the chairman and CEO said, andthe continuous gain of new market shares