Mercator's Profit, Sales Grow at Double-Digit Rates

Ljubljana, 28 February - Retailer Mercator posted net sales of EUR 2.1bn for 2006, up 18.1% over the year before. The group's net profit soared by 121.3% to EUR 30.1m, according to unaudited results released on Wednesday.

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom The boss of Mercator's Bosnian subsidiary Mercator-BH Mensud Lagumdzija believes the company has ample scope for growth in Bosnia. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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The boss of Mercator's Bosnian subsidiary Mercator-BH Mensud Lagumdzija believes the company has ample scope for growth in Bosnia.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom Mercator chief executive Ziga Debeljak forecasts a booming year for his company. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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Mercator chief executive Ziga Debeljak forecasts a booming year for his company.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom Mercator chief executive Ziga Debeljak forecasts a booming year for his company. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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Mercator chief executive Ziga Debeljak forecasts a booming year for his company.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom Mercator chief executive Ziga Debeljak forecasts a booming year for his company. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom
Mercator chief executive Ziga Debeljak forecasts a booming year for his company.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom Mercator chief executive Ziga Debeljak forecasts a booming year for his company. Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

Ljubljana, Cankarjev dom
Mercator chief executive Ziga Debeljak forecasts a booming year for his company.
Photo: Stanko Gruden/STA

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