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Auchan to push ahead with Russian expansion

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Published 16 July, 2009, 21:30

Leading international retailer, France based Auchan, says it is not planning on pare its Russian expansion plans with another 6 stores to open this year. RT spoke with Board Member of Auchan Russia, Ludovic Holinier.

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