UPDATE: RUSSIA: Magnit seen overtaking X5 as largest Russian grocer
By Katy Askew | 23 January 2013
The release of X5 Retail Group's sales figures has prompted pundits to suggest that Magnit could overtake X5 as Russia's largest retailer this year.
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The release of X5 Retail Group's sales figures has prompted pundits to suggest that Magnit could overtake X5 as Russia's largest retailer this year.

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