international 1 europe france 2 germany italy 3 netherlands russian federation united kingdom 4 north america 5 states asia 7 china india 8 japan south korea special studies investments in european shopping centers 2004 1a turkey s retail eyed by foreign investors 3a summary global newsletter la lettre de distribution internationale march 2006 volume viii n 73 five partners laun ched coopernic the 1st alliance of independent retai lers on february 16 e leclerc conad coop switzerland rewe and colruyt belgium have decided to launch together whose headquarters are brussels edouard st french hypermarket brand has been appointed at its head for two years will be second largest central buying group behind emd 103 billion ahead carrefour 79 these retailers want exchange their know how lower logistic costs expand offering increase performance respective home markets help customers enjoy best conditions access merchandise they operate 17 208 stores countries gathering 498