The Metro Group - internationalising Cash & Carry retailing
Alternative title Final published version is in Japanese.
Book Chapter
Alternative title Final published version is in Japanese.
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
Status | Published |
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Publication date | 31/12/2008 |
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Publisher | The Japan Society for the Study of Marketing History |
Place of publication | Tokyo |
Professor, Marketing & Retail