Released on = May 29, 2007, 4:44 am

Press Release Author = Shushmul Maheshwari

Industry = Retail

Press Release Summary = Growing affluent class in Russia is filliping retail sales
in the country. Russian food retail sales spurred by over 25% last year and other
retail segments are also poised to grow in future.

Press Release Body = A recent report “Russian Retail Sector Analysis
(2007-2011)” by RNCOS observed that food segment forms a significant segment
of the Russian retail industry. But future seems promising for other retail segments
also as the disposable income of Russian consumers is increasing.

Russian food retail sales in 2006 jacked up by around 25.5% to nearly $141 Billion,
up from nearly $112 Billion in 2005. Market analysts opine that by 2011, the share
of food retail will mount to around $320Billion, with X5 Retail Group and Magnit
accounting for about 10-12% of the market.

In Russia, there are about 110 to 150 food retailers who sold goods worth over $35
Billion last year, a share of approx 25% in the market.

Big Russian cities, particularly St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Nizhniy Novgorod,
and Moscow, are witnessing dramatic growth in their retail sectors. Throughout the
nation, the general economic landscape is improving and disposable incomes of
consumers are going up.

Consequently, Russians are able to shell out more on good quality food items and
non-essential goods, like jewelry. The fact that general Russian consumers are not
laden with long-term credit payments, like car payments or home mortgages, is also
accruing the large disposable incomes.

In coming years, food retail segment will open up new doors for domestic food
producers and foreign suppliers who are looking to enter the Russian retail market.
But to get the foothold in the market, overseas players have to focus on Moscow, or
nearby areas - the best bet as retailers purchase a lot of products locally and
Moscow has a huge market.

According to the RNCOS report “Russian Retail Sector Analysis
(2007-2011)”, though the proportion of food retail sales in collective retail
sales have declined in the last six years, the retail food segment is showing
positive signs of growth as it has augmented at a CAGR of over 20% during 2001 to
2006. This phenomenal growth is the result of introduction and development of
Western-style supermarket chains.

The market research report is a work of meticulous analysis on the Russian retail
sector. It provides a keen insight into the market parameters, like region,
composition, products, retail format, and demographic profiles. It gives a rational
industry analysis completed with an overview on key players.

About RNCOS E-Services Pvt Ltd.:

RNCOS, incorporated in the year 2002, is an industry research firm. It has a team of
industry experts who analyze data collected from credible sources. They provide
industry insights and analysis that helps corporations to take timely and accurate
business decision in today\'s globally competitive environment.

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