Hope And Fear For Suppliers As Auchan Outlines Ukraine Expansion

Food & Drink Insight, March 2007

Auchan's arrival in Ukraine has been long anticipated, but until recently although there has been a great deal of speculation and third-party reports, relatively little information has come from the company. However, the French retail giant has now held a major presentation in Kiev for potential suppliers and has provided a road map for its initial expansion in the market. The company's plans are good news overall for the pace of development of the mass grocery retail (MGR) sector in Ukraine, as is its commitment to focus on using local suppliers.

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