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Top-ranking retailers
Company name Number of outlets Net sales 2007 in EUR (mln) Ahold 1,283 9,723 Aldi 430 2,206 Sperwer 634 2,061 Sligro 427 1,845 Casino 315 1,831 Jumbo Supermarkten 114 1,257 Schwarz Group 292 1,175 Metro Group 16 1,009 Coop Codis 182 660 Dirk van den Broek 91 425
Additional reports on The Netherlands:
Dairy food in the Netherlands to 2010
Household Products in the Netherlands to 2010
Meat, Fish and Poultry in the Netherlands to 2010
Cat Care in New Zealand to 2011
Pet Health Care in the Netherlands to 2011
Alcoholic Drinks in the Netherlands
Beer in the Netherlands
Hot Drinks in the Netherlands to 2011
Beer, Cider and FABs in the Netherlands to 2011
The Dutch grocery market has gone through some major restructuring in the past few years. This is expected to continue as organic expansion remains limited, leaving acquisitions and disposals as the key means by which transition can occur. However, for a variety of reasons the Dutch market has and will continue to be the focus of small grocery outlets. Future growth will come from convenience stores and small specialty concepts like Drugstores. Supermarkets will themselves become specialists again in meal solutions for the home.
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