Egyptian Distribution Group

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The Egyptian Distribution Group (a.k.a. Edge [1] ) is a supermarket chain in Egypt. [2] It is headquartered in Giza, Egypt's third largest city. [2]

History

The company is chaired by Egyptian businessman Amr el-Nasharty. [3] It was formerly a subsidiary of Sainsbury's, [2] as Sainsbury's acquired 25% in March 2009 and 80% by December 2009. [3] However, they sold their stake back to Nasharty in 2001. [3]

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