Russia in the retail spotlight
Wal-Mart's move this week to appoint a top Rewe executive to study how to break into Russia has again raised the question of when the US giant - as well as Carrefour and Tesco - will enter the fast-growing market. Dean Best reports.
Russian question focusing minds of retail giants
16 April 2008
Wal-Mart's move this week to appoint a top Rewe executive to study how to break into Russia has again raised the question of when the US giant - as well as Carrefour and Tesco - will enter the fast-growing market. Dean Best reports.
RUSSIA: Aldi "interested" in Russian market
17 April 2008
German discount chain Aldi is reportedly eyeing entry into the Russian retail sector.
RUSSIA: Rewe exec joins as Wal-Mart eyes Russia
15 April 2008
Wal-Mart has signalled its intention to expand into Russia with the appointment of Dr Stephan Fanderl to head a number of its emerging markets.
RUSSIA: X5 sees Q1 sales rocket
14 April 2008
Russian food retailer X5 Retail Group saw it sales rise 61% for the first quarter, as a result of strong consumer demand.
UK: Tesco cools Russia entry talk
2 April 2008
Tesco today (2 April) played down rumours that it is set to enter Russia and said it is currently focusing its international efforts on the US, India and China.
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