The Commission has published the results of the study conducted in the field of supermarket chains.
In the framework of the study have been ovserved:
- the activities of 9 large supermarket chains having a strong bargaining position;
- the entire chain from the supply of to 11 most widely consumed products to the supermarket chains to providing the final consumers
- the relationship between 28 major supplier companies and supermarket chains.
According to the study:
- In 2020, both in the world and in Armenia, the volume of retail trade has decreased
- The number of supermarket stores jects in Yerevan increased by about 30%, from 92 to 119 compared to 2016.
- The increase of the number of new supermarket stores also leads to negative phenomena, such as the closure of smaller retail stores nearby and the expelling from the market. According to the study:
- In 2020, both in the world and in Armenia, the volume of retail trade has decreased The number of supermarket stores jects in Yerevan increased by about 30%, from 92 to 119 compared to 2016.
The average level of profitability of supermarket chains in 2020 was 5%.
In the result of the study, the existing problems in the field were pointed out and relevant proposals were presented.
