"The expansion of large retail chains - a process inevitable»

Government Regulation igry01-02-2007 Restriction of major retail chains - premature measure. Moreover, it can be regarded as a violation of consumer rights. This was stated "Pravde.Ru" experts in the field of trade, commenting on the bill according to which the super-and hypermarkets have to be closed at 6 or 7 pm. As it turned out, the statement of German Gref, that should limit the development and functioning of the major retail chains, it was not impromptu. This week at a meeting of the Economic Development and Trade on this issue, and the advisory council for Ministry of Economic Development has prepared 20 February to consider the bill on the regulation of retail trade, public catering and consumer services in the Russian Federation. " The essence of the speech the head of the MEDT was reduced to that small retail outlets were at a disadvantage compared to the super-and hypermarkets. Therefore, should adopt the experience of other countries, where large department stores close at 18-19 hours. In addition, Gref said a possible ban on their construction in the settlements with a population of less than 40 thousand people.