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Latvia The food retail sector in Latvia The relevant product market should include all sources of supply of daily consumer goods, i.e. hypermarkets, self-service stores, discount outlets, specialized shops, neighbourhood stores, kiosks, petrol station shops, open and closed markets (particularly important in Latvia), i.e. all retail sales which fall under the national statistics of total market with food predominating. This would be due to special characteristics of the market structure in the Latvia with high number of open markets (functional all year around), small neighbourhood stores and specialised outlets. Beside there is a clear trend in the Baltic States towards an increase in shopping in supermarkets and hypermarkets. The consolidation process of the retail market and the rapid inflow of Scandinavian/European retailers has increased the competition and contributed to the growth of the sector. Since the Nordic investors entered the Latvian retail food market in the mid nineties. Swedish/Norwegian/Dutch ICA Ahold, with its daughter company ICA Baltic (Rimi chain), Lithuania’s Vilnius Prekybos and Finland’s Kesko have emerged as the leading newcomers. In Latvia Kesko is active in the retailing of daily consumer goods, whereas it does not operate as a wholesaler. Kesko operates in Latvia with 5 hypermarkets and 11 discount stores, whereas ICA is the second largest operator in Latvia with 4 Rimi hypermarkets and 33 Rimi supermarkets. ICA is active in wholesaling and retailing of daily consumer goods mainly on the Swedish and Norwegian markets. Through a number of subsidiaries, ICA is also active in retail of daily consumer goods in Latvia and other Baltic states. However, ICA does not operate as a wholesaler in these countries. By the end of 2002, two Finnish companies Stockman plc. and Rautakirja Oyj built a multifunctional shopping centre in the central part of the capital, and opened a new supermarket. The German “Sky” chain is also present in the market. The largest Latvian owned chains are Mego, Nelda, Beta and Elvi. Mego Chain Country of origin: Latvia Diffusion of the scheme in the various countries: Latvia Name of the subject responsible for the drafting of the standard: Mego chain Proposer typology: small and medium size retailer and medium and large scale wholesaler 82
Certification / inspection body typology: Self-referential scheme Target: consumer and food-chain operator Relevant requirement typologies: There are 32 stores in the Mego chain of supermarkets and smaller groceries. Some five or more stores are to be opened in the Riga, metropolitan area in 2003, after which the company will move to the largest cities throughout Latvia, offering franchise in addition to their own operations. The Mego warehouse outlet was opened to service medium and small-size retailers and catering business. By opening the first 3 Mego Mini Markets, the Mego company has started a new concept. At present, the company holds a 15% market share. Mego is a Latvian company which owns 33 stores, mainly in Riga and is planning to expand further. Each store is responsible for guaranteein food safety by maintaining appropriate sanitary conditions and inspecting its food preparation routines and storage temperatures. Nelda Country of origin: Latvia Diffusion of the scheme in the various countries: Latvia Name of the subject responsible for the drafting of the standard: Nelda Proposer typology: meadium and large-scale retailer Certification / inspection body typology: Self-referential scheme Target: consumer and food-chain operator Relevant requirement typologies: The Nelda (Latvian owners) grocery chain has grown significantly over the past five years, accounting for 5% of the retail sales. Nelda operates the stores that belong to the U.S. real estate company “A.P.of North America”. Its business now includes 18 groceries, 13 fast food outlets, 4 bakeries and a meat processing line in the metropolitan area. Regarding other strong competitors, Nelda is one of the largest trading networks in Latvia, including supermarkets, shopping centres, cafes and restaurants. It was established in 1991 and owns 17 supermarkets all located in or around Riga. Nelda supermarket chain has grown significantly over the past five years and is planning to expand further. Each store is responsible for guaranteein food safety by maintaining appropriate sanitary conditions and inspecting its food preparation routines and storage temperatures. Beta grocery Country of origin: Latvia Diffusion of the scheme in the various countries: Latvia Name of the subject responsible for the drafting of the standard: Beta grocery Proposer typology: medium and large-scale retailer Certification / inspection body typology: Self-referential scheme Target: consumer and food-chain operator Relevant requirement typologies: 83
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