Germany's Metro plans to enter U.S. but timing unclear

Article Abstract:

Metro AG, the largest retailer in Europe, announced that it eventually plans to expand into the US market. However, the company did not offer a specific timetable for such a move. According to Hans-Joachim Koerber, the chairman of Metro, the retailer cannot afford to be out of the US market for a lengthy period of time as it attempts to become an international retail group.

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Eventually plans to expand into US market

Strategy & planning, Planning

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Trust in poor built consumer empire for Israeli brothers: at La Curacao in Los Angeles, newcomers get homey air, often a first charge card sending a stereo to Guatemala

Article Abstract:

Jerry and Ron Azarkman have built a small retail chain in California, called La Curacao. It caters to low-income Hispanic people, providing them with credit that would otherwise be unavailable to them. This in turn has translated to strong customer loyalty for La Curacao.

Management dynamics, California, Targets & Markets, Department Store Chains, Management, Company business management, Customer relations, Ethnic market, Azarkman, Jerry

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Metro plans expansion in Asia and Middle East

Article Abstract:

Metro AG is planning to expand its operations in the Middle Eastern and Asian markets. The plan is a response to growing competition in Europe's retailing marketplace.

Foreign operations, Asia, Middle East, Marketing

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