Released on = September 3, 2006, 10:19 pm

Press Release Author = RNCOS

Industry = Retail

Press Release Summary = Chinese consumers defile expert skepticism about their
consumption potential, as major share of the populace has been observed to have
sparingly small shopping appetite.

Press Release Body = China is bustling with activity and the market will become only
hotter by the day in the upcoming decade. With a massive consumer base more than 1.3
Billion, foreign players are vying for a fair share of the pie.

China\'s Hypermarkets & Supermarket industry has grown remarkable from a negligible
standing in the 90s. Presently, china has more than 20,000 supermarkets and
hypermarkets outlets. In the previous year sales attributed to these outlets stood
at an incredible 400 billion Yuan or US $ 48 billion, 10% of the total retail volume
of the country. In fact, in the first quarter of 2006 the sales figures for
Petroleum products have been the highest (38%) of the overall retail industry.

Zealously target driven foreign hypermarket retailers are making their presence felt
by offering quality products at highly competitive prices, and of course all in the
most convenient manner. Hypermarkets & Supermarkets have wide-ranging product
segments such as dry and frozen food, fashion & sports goods and lifestyle
products.

RNCOS recent report namely “China Retail Sector Analysis (2006-2007)”
discusses the opportunities and challenges for retail formats in China.

According to the analysts - “Supermarkets and hypermarkets have begun to drive
sales for the Top 30s players in the retail market. In 2005,sales generated from
these outlets contributed 45.2% of the total accruing to them. However owing to
aggressive competition among different distribution channels, this share might
plummet in the coming year.”

Key Highlights:

- The Key competitors in China Retain Industry.
- Opportunities in China Retail Sector for Hypermarkets & Supermarkets.
- The future prospects of the retail industry in China.
- Challenges in China Retail Sector.
- Comparative analysis of Organized Retail VS Unorganized Retail in china.

This report helps investors and business heads to analyze the opportunities critical
to the success of China Retail Industry.

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