The role of logistics task on retail food companies in Egypt
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The growth in the consumer food retail companies in 2008 and 2009 was primarily due to continued Egyptian population growth, relatively strong economic growth despite the global downturn in 2009, and the presence of new international and domestic retail companies. Changes in consumer lifestyle, as Egyptian consumers become more westernized in their work hours and eating habits, along with the presence of more women in the workforce, contributed to increased retail and food service sales. The economic climate will further improve as the global economic crisis is resolved, breathing new life into the ever growing Egyptian market. While the global financial crisis has reduced the growth rate in the catering business in Egypt by about 15-20%, retail sales have increased by the same proportion due to the expansion of international chains, variety of products offered and an increase in the level of income and brand advertising. The food retail sector in Egypt continues its rapid development. More hypermarkets and supermarkets are sprouting in suburban Cairo and Alexandria in addition to more supermarket chains establishing a position in the rest of the governorates, primarily the Red Sea resort area. Carrefour (France) now operates 6 stores and has a plan to open 18 new stores over the next 5 years including 16 small express stores. Makro Cash and Carry (the local brand of the Dutch Metro chain) expects to open two outlets in 2010. The local Metro supermarket chain has 39 branche
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Zidan, Z. H. M.. (2015). The role of logistics task on retail food companies in Egypt. Journal of Business and Retail Management Research, Volume 10 Issue 1.
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