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www.researchandmarkets.com - Research and Markets (www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3836e5/food_retail_profil) has announced the addition of the "Food Retail Profile of South Africa" report to their offering.

Food retail sector of as country comprises primarily of hyper/supermarkets, hard discounters, city center and department stores and traditional outlets. Over the last few decades, food retail sector across

the globe has experienced a trend towards market consolidation and shift towards a more organized sector from unstructured ones. Driven by the liberalization policy in emerging markets of Asia and Latin America and globalization of the trade, today food retail sector is one of the most vibrant sectors in the world. Over the next decade or so, food retail sector is likely to see steady growth in North America and Europe and further consolidation and above global average growth in emerging markets, especially in China, Brazil, Russia and India.

Synergyst's Food Retail Profile is a comprehensive report focusing on the food retail sector of a particular country including current industry size, market structure and trends. Report further presents competitive analysis of the food retail sector with the help of brief profiles of leading players and their strategies followed by the future prospects of the sector.

Note: This report may take up to 3-4 working days to get updated and delivered. -0- CONTENTS: I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY II. ECONOMIC CONDITIONS a. Economic Overview b. Trends in Retail Industry c. Government Policies d. Future Prospects III. INTRODUCTION TO THE FOOD RETAIL SECTOR a. Market Definition b. Background of Food Retail in South Africa c. Market Structure d. Market Trends and Developments IV. MARKET COMPETITION a. Competitive Scenario b. Profiles of Leading Players c. Strategies for Foreign Players V. INDUSTRY FORECAST VI. APPENDIX AND GLOSSARY LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES - GDP and Household Disposable Income - Economy and Food Retail - Retail Sector in South Africa (2001-2010) - Food Retail Sector in South Africa (2001-2007) - Market Share of Leading Players (2007) - Forecast of Food Retail Sector in South Africa (2007-2010) COMPANIES COVERED - Pick'N Pay - Shoprite - Spar - Woolworths

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