Auchan's entry into Russia: Prospects and research implications

International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management

Volumn 33, Issue 1 SPEC. ISS., 2005, Pages 49-68

  Roberts, Graham H ^a  

^a SKEMA BUSINESS SCHOOL   (France)

Author keywords

Hypermarkets; International business; Retail trade; Russia

Indexed keywords

EID: 18844430562     PISSN: 09590552     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09590550510577129     Document Type: Article

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