Axfood threatens ICA and Coop
One year after Axfood's acquisition, supermarket chain City Gross reports a positive quarter. At the same time, Willys and Hemköp continue to take market share from ICA and Coop.
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Walmart is targeting New York
The arch-American retail giant has never managed to open a single store in New York City! It has to be one of the most talked-about paradoxes of American retail. Now that is changing!
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Skill is good, but size matters more
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