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  Metro Cash and Carry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Metro Cash and Carry is a wholesale hypermarket chain operating across Europe.
Metro Cash and Carry is different to other large retail chains such as Billa and Carrefour in that its stores are primarily destined to wholesale customers, not retail.
Metro Cash and Carry was one of the first international supermarket/hypermarket chains to make an entry into the Romanian market, opening its first store in Bucharest, near Henri Coandă International Airport.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Metro_Cash_and_Carry   (387 words)

  
 Cash and carry
The stir that the German distribution major, Metro Group, has caused by opening its first cash and carry distribution centre in Bangalore, indicates that it has the potential to initiate radical change in India's trade and distribution structures.
Metro's cash and carry business is not retailing; it does not sell to the end-of-the-line consumer.
Metro's business model is built around the fact that it sells for cash and buys through its efficient procurement chain, allowing it to charge very low mark-ups.
www.rediff.com /money/2003/oct/31spec.htm   (437 words)

  
 METRO / About МETRO Cash & Carry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
METRO Cash and Carry provides a solution to meet your daily business needs, whether you manage a restaurant or a cafй, purchase products for a hotel or an office, or run a retailing operation,.
The term " Cash and Carry " means that customers do their own order picking, pay in cash and carry the merchandise away.
METRO Cash and Carry belongs to METRO Group, which also includes a number of other sales divisions – Real, Extra, MediaMarkt, Saturn, Galeria Kaufhof, and Praktiker – and cross-divisional service companies.
www.metro.ua /en/about.html   (227 words)

  
 Metro Cash & Carry
Metro Cash and Carry is the global market leader in self-service wholesale and at the same time also the most international retail brand with the highest sales volume at the METRO Group.
The first step abroad was facilitated by the partnership between Metro Cash and Carry and the Dutch Steenkolen Handelsvereeniging SHV in 1968 leading to the establishment of the new subsidiary, Makro Zelfbedieningsgroothandel, which opened the first Makro store in The Netherlands.
Metro Cash and Carry is offering a wide range of high-quality goods under the brand names Metro and Makro; their slogan is "from professionals for professionals".
www.metrogroup.de /servlet/PB/menu/1000091_l2   (990 words)

  
 Going east: Metro Cash & Carry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The company is in the thick of a feasibility study to put up at least two centres, maybe even three, around the city and has already identified two or three potential store areas close to the city.
A time frame for the commencement of operations hasn't been put down as Metro wants to be sure of its supply chain as well as take its time in understanding the local trade.
Metro is likely to invest Rs 70 crore in each of its distribution centres.
us.rediff.com /money/2005/mar/12metro.htm   (251 words)

  
 La Society Metro Cash & Carry France v. Time Warner Cable et al. - Phillips Nizer LLP Internet Library of Law and Court ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Metro Cash thereafter sought and obtained an order from a French Court, which directed disclosure of the identity of the subscriber.
Metro Cash thereafter commenced the instant proceeding, seeking a bill of discovery under Connecticut law, compelling Time Warner to disclose the subscriber's identity.
Metro Cash produced a witness who testified that the e-mail the subscriber purportedly sent was defamatory, and distributed to company employees, who reacted negatively thereto.
www.phillipsnizer.com /library/cases/lib_case338.cfm   (489 words)

  
 METRO / About МETRO Cash & Carry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
With its market entry to Greece, Metro Cash and Carry is present in most of the member states of the European Union.
Metro Cash and Carry is one of the first international trade groups to enter Eastern Europe.
Metro Cash and Carry continues active expansion in Eastern Europe and enters Serbia.
www.metro.ua /en/about/company_history.html   (402 words)

  
 Cash & Carry United Kingdom - Roll-out of the Millennium Concept
MAKRO Cash & Carry United Kingdom, a subsidiary of Metro Cash & Carry GmbH, Düsseldorf, is converting six more wholesale stores to the new millennium sales concept.
Cash & Carry operates a total of 27 wholesale stores in the U.K. and achieved sales of DM 2.9 billion in 1999.
Metro Cash & Carry is the market leader in its sector worldwide and achieves 75 percent of sales abroad.
www.metro-group.com.tr /servlet/PB/menu/1003260_l8   (261 words)

  
 Agri-Business News
He reported that the opening of the first "Metro" hypermarket at "Teremky" block in Kyiv in the district of Okruzhna Street gives a stimulus for building and opening of the next hypermarkets.
Metro now has operations in 27 countries, and its Metro Cash and Carry wholesale division is present in 25 countries, reported Dow Jones Business News.
Metro said that it would open its first cash and carry store in India in October 2003.
www.artukraine.com /agrinews/metro.htm   (335 words)

  
 ThingsAsian | Metro opens third Cash and Carry store in Vietnam in Asia roll-out : Hanoi , Vietnam : Food , Shopping : ...
Metro already operates 16 Cash and Carry stores in China, and since December has opened two outlets in Japan.
Metro Group operates five divisions in addition to Cash and Carry, including hypermarkets, department stores, DIY outlets and electronic goods stores.
Birr is adamant that Metro will turn a profit in each of its stores in Vietnam within the next few years despite GDP per capita levels in the communist nation hovering at a paltry 400 dollars per year.
www.thingsasian.com /stories-photos/2651   (861 words)

  
 METRO KERESKEDELMI KFT.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
METRO Cash & Carry introduces the new private label "Cali" for fruits and vegetables Berlin, February 10, 2005.
Quality, freshness and internationality - these are the focal points of the METRO Cash & Carry fair presentation at this year's Fruit Logistica trade fair in Berlin.
Today, the METRO Group's biggest sales generator is the world market leader in the self-service wholesale segment and operates in 26 countries.
www.metro.co.hu /eng_sajtoszoba.html   (289 words)

  
 The Hindu : Economic policies of NDA Govt. draw flak
Responding to the protest march by organised by the Swadeshi Jagaran Manch, Metro Cash and Carry today said its investment of Rs.
Metro Cash and Carry, the release said, would also significantly tap into the export potential of the region, thereby providing a sustained impetus to the local economy, especially in rural areas.
The company said its cash and carry model had been recognised in the 26 countries where it operated and, as a unique business-to-business supply chain initiative, it was particularly beneficial for small to medium producers, traders, and other businesses.
www.hindu.com /2003/12/31/stories/2003123101770400.htm   (436 words)

  
 METRO Cash & Carry Österreich GmbH - Assortment - Food-Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
METRO Cash & Carry offers over 1,000 national and international articles and specialities, such as Argentinian steaks, game and original Parma ham.
METRO's Cash & Carry confectionary department is known for variety and its role in launching new products and supporting new trends.
In addition to all usual sorts of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, METRO Cash & Carry is renowned for its excellent collection of national and international wines.
www.metro.at /english/cftemplates/food.cfm   (543 words)

  
 MCC | METRO Cash & Carry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
METRO Cash and Carry is the international leading company in self-service wholesale.
Today more than 20 million wholesale customers put their trust in METRO Cash and Carry as a reliable and professional partner.
METRO Cash and Carry has every reason to celebrate 2006.
www.metro-cc.com /servlet/PB/menu/-1_l2/index.html   (99 words)

  
 Hospitality Net - Industry News - Rite Aid, Metro Cash & Carry Among First to Adopt Microsoft Windows XP Embedded ...
Metro and Wincor-Nixdorf GmbH and Co. have been co-developing pilot applications specific to Cash and Carry's needs, including in-store and retail back-office software.
Metro will begin its installations in Cash and Carry outlets in Spain as early as September 2002.
METRO AG was created in July 1996 as a result of the merger of Metro Cash and Carry, Kaufhof Holding AG and Asko Deutsche Kaufhaus AG.
www.hospitalitynet.org /news/4010655.html   (1156 words)

  
 METRO Cash & Carry Selects Checkpoint Systems as Their Exclusive Shrink Management Global Partner
METRO Cash and Carry has built an internal team to handle the implementation of the project and Checkpoint is supporting the program with it's own source tagging team, including source tagging advisors based at METRO's Buying Offices around the world.
METRO Cash and Carry is the international market leader in self-service wholesale business for professionals.
METRO Group had annual sales of £á 55.7 billion in 2005 and covers the sales formats METRO/Makro Cash and Carry, Real/Extra food retail, Media Markt and Saturn as well as Galeria Kaufhof department stores.
www.media-press-release.com /desk/200611/118212.htm   (910 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Bangalore wholesalers protest against Metro Cash and Carry
Metro Cash & Carry opened its first India wholesale outlet at Yeshwantpur on Monday amidst demonstrations by them and a tight ring of security.
Metro is outside the boundary of the yard," Mr Lahoti said.
Meanwhile, Metro claims an overwhelming response from retailers, wholesalers, distributors and various small and medium businesses such as restaurants and said it has a registered membership of 1.6 lakh licensed traders.
www.thehindubusinessline.com /2003/10/23/stories/2003102300791700.htm   (689 words)

  
 Metro Cash & Carry Austria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
This distribution system is so successful, that today METRO is the indisputable number 1 in the Cash & Carry business throughout Europe and worldwide.
We are proud to say that the first step towards becoming an international group was a result of the establishment of METRO Cash & Carry in Austria.
In 1971 METRO opened its gates in Vienna-Vösendorf, which was not only the first Metro store in Austria, but also the first METRO store outside Germany.
www.metro.at /english/cftemplates/cc_austria.cfm   (237 words)

  
 VietNamNet - Metro Cash & Carry to double farm export   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Metro Cash & Carry Vietnam has planned to double its export of local farm produce, mainly from the Mekong Delta, to its wholesale centers worldwide, a company executive said.
Metro is planning to expand its head office in HCMC by more than 1,000 sq.m.
Of Metro's four new stores, one would be in Hanoi, one in HCMC and the rest in two other big cities.
english.vietnamnet.vn /biz/2006/07/587266   (443 words)

  
 SJM holds morcha, authorities see job potential in Metro - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Speaking on behalf of the Swadeshi Jagran Manch, Mr J R Bangera, member of the manch, accused the Metro Cash and Carry of violating the norms set by the government of India by entering into retail trade sector.
This number is said to go up when Metro Cash and Carry sets platforms in rural areas to help train farmers in grading, sorting and packaging of fresh farm products.
The Metro Cash and Carry intends to tap into the export potential of the region thereby providing sustained impetus to the local economy, especially in rural areas.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/dec31/s13.asp   (379 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Bangalore to have Metro Cash and Carry centres
Metro Cash and Carry International is the flagship company of the US-based Metro Group.
The MCC distribution centre provides a platform for manufacturers, producers and farmers to increase the efficiency of their supply chain by creating a single point of sales and purchase.
Business customers can come to MCC distribution centres, buy what they need, pay cash and take their goods according to their requirement.
www.thehindubusinessline.com /2003/05/08/stories/2003050801621700.htm   (259 words)

  
 UkrJob.net - METRO Cash and Carry Ukraine
Metro Cash and Carry Ukraine is a part of a large international retail and trading holding Metro Group.
Metro Cash and Carry works in small wholesale offering best business solutions and price vs. quality ratio to professional customers: HoReCa, traders and CBUs.
There is also a chance for everyone to develop a career at international level, as Metro Group is present in 30 countries.
www.ukrjob.net /info/21098/?MAILID=4a1878729fbaf59b5694a3b5e596c360   (152 words)

  
 Metro up and running in Croatia - Food Retailing - Metro-Cash and Carry in Croatia - Brief Article Eurofood - Find ...
Metro intends to expand its foothold in Croatia and announced plans to open a further five outlets during the next few years.
The arrival of German firm Metro in Croatia will serve as a welcome boost to a country which has been torn by war in recent years.
Hans-Joachim Korber, chief executive officer of Metro said, "Our market entry in Croatia is another step ahead in the process of internationalising the group".
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0DQA/is_2001_Dec_20/ai_81515660   (383 words)

  
 SARS RESPONDS TO METRO CASH & CARRY PRESS ADVERT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
SARS therefore does not consider it proper to comment on the merits of the matter, which is, and continues to be the subject of court proceedings.
It is, however, Metro's prerogative to allow SARS to publicly disclose their tax affairs, by way of waiving their rights in terms of the secrecy provision of the VAT Act.
SARS has in fact met with a director of Metro Cash and Carry and several of their representatives in June of this year.
www.info.gov.za /speeches/1999/02053017431008.htm   (474 words)

  
 Metro Cash & Carry to invest EUR17m in third trading center in Russia - Pravda.Ru   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Metro Cash & Carry to invest EUR17m in third trading center in Russia
The Nizhny Novgorod regional administration and German company Metro Cash & Carry will sign an agreement on the construction of a Metro Cash & Carry trading center in Nizhny Novgorod, acting governor Yury Sentyurin announced after a meeting with representatives of Metro Cash & Carry.
The construction of the Metro Cash & Carry center is expected to begin a year later, in September 2003, and it will be opened in April 2004.
english.pravda.ru /comp/2002/07/31/33573_.html   (396 words)

  
 METRO Cash & Carry Österreich GmbH - Customers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
METRO Cash & Carry Österreich GmbH has more than 520,000 satisfied customers, who have been loyal to us for many years and are regular customers in our 12 stores.
The target groups of the METRO Cash & Carry concept are entrepreneurs and businesses (e.g.
Our special offers and our service strength, due to the close co-operation with our customers, let us be highly recognized as the partner for professionals and as the number 1 in the Cash & Carry business in Austria.
www.metro.at /english/cftemplates/kunden.cfm   (178 words)

  
 Pravda.RU First Metro Cash & Carry Opens in St. Petersburg
Member of the Board of Metro Cash & Carry and Project Director for Eastern Europe and Russia Franz Muller told Rosbalt that the total area of the trade complex was 9.1 thousand square meters.
The first Metro Cash & Carry opened in Russia in the beginning of November 2000 in Moscow.
She said that 'if a woman is successful at home and at work, the social roles which she fulfils intersect.' More details...
newsfromrussia.com /main/2003/04/28/46486.html   (2168 words)

  
 Financial Mail - Metro Cash & Carry
Income before exceptional items and taxation was R1,04bn, an increase of 40% on the previous year's R738m.
Metro Cash & Carry is ranked number six in the SA Giants for 2003.
BDFM Publishers (Pty) Ltd disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense however caused, arising from the use of, or reliance upon, in any manner, the information provided through this service and does not warrant the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information provided.
free.financialmail.co.za /report/giants03/gmetcash.htm   (218 words)

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