Russian retail market

Food buying patterns change as Russian retail market booms

Rising disposable incomes and growing consumerism is changing the way Russians buy their food and, according to a recent report…

RUSSIA: X5 reports 2006 sales growth

Amsterdam-based X5 Retail Group NV, Russia's largest food retailer in terms of sales, has reported a 47% pro forma revenue…

RUSSIA: Wal-Mart linked with Karusel buy

US retail giant Wal-Mart is reportedly in buyout talks with Russian hypermarket chain Karusel. According to Reuters, a Karusel-hired investment…

RUSSIA: X5 adds to management team

X5 Retail Group, Russia's largest food retailer, has made several appointments to its senior management team. Yuri Kobaladze has been…

RUSSIA: Wal-Mart eyeing market, but no plans to enter

The world’s largest retailer Wal-Mart has told just-food that while it is watching the Russian retail market with interest, it…