Czech supermarket chains have taken a lot of criticism recently over a
series of issues. They are being blamed for the soaring price of eggs, and
they have found themselves under increased scrutiny from food inspectors
for selling poor-quality and even expired foodstuffs. With the hike in VAT
rates and plummeting consumer trust, it seems that 2012 is set to be a
tough time for the big retailers. Radio Prague spoke to Jan van Dam the CEO
of Ahold Czech Republic which runs one of the biggest supermarket chains in
the country, and asked him whether