Russian hypermarket chain Lenta is staying tight-lipped over the rumoured sale of a stake in the business.

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Reports have claimed that the two remaining bidders are French retail giant Carrefour and Croatia’s Agrokor. Potential suitors previously linked to Lenta have included Wal-Mart and Finland’s Kesko.


According to media in Russia, Lenta’s owners are selling an 89% stake in the company. The remaining 11% is held by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.


When contacted by just-food today (20 August), both Lenta and Carrefour declined to comment. 

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