The given article is focused on a topical subject of global trade networks and the current trends of their development on a regional retail market. The authors believe that deep integration of international networks in the regions significantly increases the competition among network operators in the trade sector and creates a certain challenge for Russian retailers, and require introduction of innovative management techniques, automation of operational processes, expansion of assortment, better service, lower prices, etc. Research and assessment of the parameters given in the article help verifying an effect of international networks on the development process of regional market participants.

The main trends of the Russian agriculture development are analyzed. Food security of the population is one of the biggest challenges facing the state and has a significant impact on the country's economic security. Despite the growth of food production in recent years, domestic production of the agroindustrial complex has not yet reached the post-Soviet level. Agri-food market in Russia is characterized by a high level of dependence on the volume of imports. To compare the degree of food security of Russian regions, an analysis of their self-sufficiency in food resources was conducted. The main targets of state policies, medium term ones (until 2012) and long-term ones (until 2020) were defined, analysis of the mechanisms of their implementation to evaluate future impact of the proposed policy on food security of the country was made.