5. World’s Top 10 Retailers Aldi Einkauf (Germany) Costco (USA) Ahold (Netherlands) Target (USA) Tesco (UK) Kroger (USA) Metro (Germany) Home Depot (USA) Carrefour (France) WalMart (USA) RETAILER 2003 SALES
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19. Internet Retailing Computer hardware Clothing Other merchandise Furniture Office equipment/supplies Electronics/appliances Books/magazines Drugs, health/beauty aids Music/videos Toys/hobbies/games Computer software Sporting goods Food/beer/wine 0 5 10 15 % of Total Internet Retail Sales