World's top 10 retail giants
 |
The current policy allows 51 per cent foreign direct investment in only single-brand retail, subject to conditions.
With the Indian Government mulling over whether to allow foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail sector, here is a look at world's top 10 retail giants.
Click NEXT to read further...
Image: Global giants are seeking a foothold in retail sector.
Photographs: Reuters
World's top 10 retail giants
|
|
|
10. Aldi
Headquarters: Germany
2008 revenue: $58 billion
Number of outlets: 8,210
Number of countries it operates in: 18
Click NEXT to read further...
Image: Aldi is based in Germany.
Photographs: Reuters
World's top 10 retail giants
|
|
|
9: Target
Headquarters: United States
2009 revenue: $65.357 billion
Number of outlets: 1,743
Number of countries it operates in: 2
Click NEXT to read further...
Image: Target operates in two countries.
Photographs: Reuters
World's top 10 retail giants
|
|
|
Headquarters: United States
2009 revenue: $71.4 billion
Number of outlets: 573
Number of countries it operates in: 8
Click NEXT to read further...
Image: Costco operates in eight countries.
Photographs: Reuters
World's top 10 retail giants
|
|
|
7. Home Depot
Headquarters: United States
2009 revenue: $71.5 billion
Number of outlets: 2,242
Number of countries it operates in: 4
Click NEXT to read further...
Image: Home Depot has 2,242 outlets.
Photographs: Reuters
World's top 10 retail giants
|
|
|
Headquarters: United States
2009 Revenue: $76.7 billion
Number of Outlets: 3,624
Number of countries it operates in: 1
Click NEXT to read further...
Image: Kroger operates in just one country.
Photographs: Reuters
World's top 10 retail giants
|
|
|
Headquarters: Germany
2008 revenue: $82.8 billion
Number of outlets: 7,200
Number of countries it operates in: 20
Click NEXT to read further...
Image: Lidl is based in Germany.
Photographs: Reuters
World's top 10 retail giants
|
|
|
4. Metro
Headquarters: Germany
2009 revenue: $92.02 billion
Number of outlets: 2,100
Number of countries it operates in: 33
Click NEXT to read further...
Image: Metro has 2,100 outlets.
Photographs: Reuters
World's top 10 retail giants
|
|
|
3. Tesco
Headquarters: United Kingdom
2010 revenue: $99.7 billion
Number of outlets: 502
Number of countries it operates in: 15
Click NEXT to read further...
Image: Tesco operates in 15 countries.
Photographs: Reuters
World's top 10 retail giants
|
|
|
Headquarters: France
2010 revenue: $126.5 billion
Number of outlets: 15,500
Number of countries it operates in: 34
Click NEXT to read further...
Image: Carrefour has operations in 34 countries.
Photographs: Reuters
READ
RECENT
EMAILED
COMMENTED
India Business News | Indian Stock Market News | Bollywood Movies | Indian Cricket News | India News | India Abroad Person of the Year 2011
© 2012 Rediff.com - Investors - Advertise - Disclaimer - Privacy - Careers - Feedback | India Abroad weekly
this
Users
Comment
article