Retailing in Eastern Europe in 2009
CZECH: Small retailers slam rivals, suppliers
Small, domestic retailers in the Czech Republic have criticised their larger foreign-owned counterparts for selling below-cost, arguing the practice gives their…
CZECH: Target small Czech towns, retailers told
Retailers looking to expand in the Czech Republic should target smaller towns as market saturation in the sector increases, according…
CZECH: Tesco sees benefits of “going green”
UK retailer Tesco has emphasised its commitment to developing “green” stores internationally. Speaking in Prague, Bob Robbins, CEO of Tesco…
CZECH: Tesco to open over 130 stores
Tesco is planning to open over 130 stores in central and Eastern Europe this year, the UK retail giant told…
CZECH: Own-label to expand, says Ahold
Retailers in the Czech Republic will look to expand their private-label ranges amid the economic downturn, a senior executive from…
CZECH: Consumers look for value as downturn bites
Consumers in the Czech Republic will seek out greater value as the country is gripped by the economic downturn, a…
The Retail Summit 2009 – live from Prague
Since the fall of Communism in the early 1990s, central and Eastern European economies have provided attractive investment opportunities for…