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Retail market fight too tough for Carrefour

Published: 16 October, 2009, 18:54
Edited: 17 October, 2009, 10:45


Several British retailers are planning to enter the Russian market this year, after French retailer Carrefour has announced a pullout, with analysts pointing to a faulty market strategy.

 
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