Metro’s Cash And Carry

"From professionals for professionals,"

Metro AG

Type AktiengesellschaftTraded as FWB: MEOIndustry RetailFounded 1964; Metro AG formed in

1996Headquarters Düsseldorf, GermanyArea served Europe, Asia, AfricaKey people Eckhard Cordes (CEO and

Chairman of the executive board), Jürgen Kluge (Chairman of the supervisory board), Olaf Koch(CFO)

Services Supermarkets, hypermarkets, consumer electronics and appliance retail, department stores

Revenue €67.26 billion (2010)Operating income €2.211 billion (2010)Profit €850 million (2010)Total assets €35.07 billion (end 2010)Total equity €6.460 billion (end 2010)Employees 283,280 (average, 2010)Divisions Metro Cash and

Carry, Real,Media Markt, Saturn, Galeria Kaufhof

Website www.metrogroup.de

conceptMission Statement

"METRO is a Cash & Carry self-service wholesaler for businesses and professionals. METRO provides quality products and business solutions at the lowest possible prices".

in that its business concept is targeted towards professional customers rather than end consumers.

Metro operations internationally

As of 2007, METRO Cash & Carry has operations in the 29 countries.

  The group includes: • METRO / Makro Cash & Carry, the world's

market leader in cash and carry • Real Hypermarkets and Extra supermarkets • Media Market and Satum, Europe’s leader in

consumer electronic retailing • Galeria Kaufhof, the system leader in the

department store business.

10 AdvantagesHere are the Top 10 reasons to partner

with METRO

1. Best Prices2. It's your Warehouse3. Everything under One roof4. Extended business hours5. Quality guaranteed6. Free parking7. After sales Service8. Offers at your fingertips9. Clear and easy invoice10. Great value for money

Something about cash and carry in metro

1. Is there a fee to become a METRO Customer?

2. What is the price benefit at METRO?3. How is Quality ensured at METRO?4. Can I get all my supplies at METRO?5. Does METRO provide delivery

solutions?6. What are the payment options at

METRO?7. What guarantee does METRO offer?

Exclusive at METROMETRO Cash & Carry has its own brands

spread across several categories of food & non food items. These are very popular across the globe. In India currently the brands that are available are:

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Metro in IndiaMETRO Cash & Carry started

operations in India in 2003 with two Distribution Centres in Bangalore.

Currently there are 6 wholesale centers in operation, two in Bangalore and two in Hyderabad], of which one was opened on 30 November 2006. The Mumbai store was opened in 2008 at Bhandup. and the Kolkata store located at Kalikapur, EM Bypass in 2008.

PROBLEMS FACING IN INDIA

It cannot directly purchase fruits and vegetables from farmers in most states.

 customers enjoy a very strong relationship with their existing supplier base. Despite being assured pricing advantages, they are often reluctant to shift from existing suppliers because they may be old friends or relations.

Competitors French retail giant Carrefour today said it will start

wholesale cash-and-carry business in India within next 2-3 months with the opening of its first store in Delhi. (2010)

Sears, yet another American retail chain, has shown interest in starting operations in India.(2008)

Reliance Retail will foray into the cash and carry market with "Reliance Market" in Ahmadabad. (2011)

: UK's Tesco, the world's third-largest retailer, is close to concluding its supply-chain integration with Tata-controlled Trent's hypermarket, Star Bazaar.

Bharti Enterprises and US-based Walmart, on Wednesday opened its third wholesale store in Punjab.

Conclusion"As worldwide No. 1 in self-serve wholesale,

we systematically address the needs of our customers. In keeping with our motto "From professionals for professionals," we offer an extensive range of high-quality food and nonfood products at competitive prices. With efficient logistics and a business concept that can be adapted flexibly to the requirements of diverse markets and locations, we are actively setting the stage for sustainable growth."-Thomas M. Hübner, CEO METRO Cash & Carry

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