Wal Mart is now the largest chain retailer in the world. It is a global company with more than 1.9 million associates worldwide and nearly 6,800 stores and wholesale clubs across 14 countries.
Carrefour group is one of the world’s leading distribution groups. The world’s second-largest retailer and the largest in Europe, the group currently operates four main grocery store formats: hypermarkets, supermarkets, hard discount and convenience stores. The Carrefour group currently has over 12,500 stores, either company-operated or franchises.
Toys"R"Us, Inc. is one of the leading retailers of toys and baby products with more than 1,500 freestanding destination toy and baby specialty stores worldwide. The company sells merchandise through 586 toy stores in the U.S. and more than 670 international toy stores, including licensed and franchise stores, as well as through its Internet site at www.toysrus.com.
Groupe Auchan, an unlisted France family company, is one of the top 10 chain retailers in the world, in 2006 Auchan reached the milestone of 1,100 integrated stores present in 12 countries and region.
The group headquarter of GROUPE CASINO in France is on the retailer's A-list with a revenue of 22.5 billion euros in 2006. As a global player, GROUPE CASINO is represented mainly in Europe, South America, Indian Ocean and South East Asia. In 2007 GROUPE CASINO will open its 10,000th store!
BRIO's history began in 1884. Today BRIO is a global corporation, and the biggest in wooden toys. It has been famous in the world as a toy manufacturer, retailer and wholesaler in Scandinavian Peninsula. SCANDITOY is BRIO’s subsidiary.
K Mart Australia, Ltd. operates discount department stores in Australia and New Zealand. It offers products in various areas, including toys. Today, Kmart operates 182 stores throughout Australia and New Zealand and employs thousands of local residents.
Metcash Limited is a leading marketing and distribution company operating in the food and other fast moving consumer goods categories. It is the third largest groceries wholesaler and supermarket group in Australia.
