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Norfa Food Retailer Mulls Belarus Expansion

20 Jun 2011 • by Natalie Aster

Norfos mazmena that runs Norfa, one of the biggest food chains in Lithuania, says it is working on a plan to expand to neighbouring Belarus. Belarus is already the third foreign market after Moscow and Latvia on which Norfa has set its eyes. None of the latter, including two attempts in Russia, have been entered although some land leasing issues were being addressed at one point in Latvia.

Norfa would not release more information on the Belarus initiative but adds that it is also already looking at land availability there. The final decision on foreign expansion would be made during this year.

Norfos mazmena posted a 5% fall in turnover last year to LTL 1.26bn and is talking with caution about growth prospects in 2011. The chain counts 122 stores, 15 shops will be opened and renovated this year.

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