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Book Chapter

The Metro Group - internationalising Cash & Carry retailing

Alternative title Final published version is in Japanese.

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Citation

Burt S (2008) The Metro Group - internationalising Cash & Carry retailing [Final published version is in Japanese.]. In: Uzui K (ed.) The History of Top Retailers in Europe. Tokyo: The Japan Society for the Study of Marketing History, pp. 83-114.

Abstract
English abstract: The Metro Group is now the third largest retailer by sales in the world, behind Wal-Mart and Carrefour. In 2007 the Group generated sales of €64.3 billion from 2,221 stores operating in 31 countries. Over 59% of sales came from the group¡¯s 962 international stores. Over the past 40 years Metro has evolved into an international retail group trading through four core retail formats and established retail brands.

Keywords
; marketing management; affluent consumers; consumer behaviour

StatusPublished
Publication date31/12/2008
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PublisherThe Japan Society for the Study of Marketing History
Place of publicationTokyo

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Professor Steve Burt

Professor Steve Burt

Professor, Marketing & Retail