Magnit maps out expansion despite financial crisis
Published: 16 February, 2009, 14:51
Russian retailer, Magnit, says it will open about 400 new convenience stores and 6 hypermarkets in 2009.
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Published: 16 February, 2009, 14:51
Russian retailer, Magnit, says it will open about 400 new convenience stores and 6 hypermarkets in 2009.