Market research: Europe (page 6 of 54)

Retailing in Norway grew in 2012 at a slightly lower rate than in the previous year, mainly due to the economic downturn in Europe, which had an effect on spending. Retailing is generally very sensiti...

The proliferations of multi-channel distribution continued to intensify the competitive environment. Retailers in Norway moved to more common ground in 2012. Consumer patterns have been changing towar...

The so called “China effect” on the clothing and footwear category is now fading and cheaper clothing is no longer anticipated. Prices are expected to increase slightly for both clothing and footwear ...

Companies’ marketing communication strategies have been developing at a rapid pace mainly because of the growing consumer interest and understanding of brands and their desire to learn more about the ...

Gresvig ASA aims to be the leading player in sports with the most attractive chain concepts and with the most efficient flow of products. The company wants to influence the increase in sports goods sa...

Due to the financial crisis in Europe, consumers were more cautions when spending. Although the deepening debt crisis in the Eurozone and the US somewhat affected financial stability and consumer conf...

In 2012, the mixed retailers channel grew by 4% in current value terms to reach sales of €2.9 billion. Mixed retailers invested a great deal in expanding their selling spaces by extending their stores...

Apparel specialist retailers grew by 3% in current value terms in 2012 to reach sales of €1.8 billion. This growth rate was similar to that of the previous year but stronger than the decline of 2% in ...

Homeshopping value sales plummeted by 12% in current terms in 2012 to €108 million. This was largely due to consumers switching to online shopping. Only food and drink and beauty and personal care hom...

Retailing experienced positive current value growth in 2012 despite challenging economic conditions and lower consumer confidence in the Finnish economy. As some channels faced decline, others saw hea...

Stockmann Oyj Abp saw strong growth in 2011 following investment in 2010 in many aspects of its operations. For example its flagship Stockmann department store outlet in Helsinki city centre was expan...

Internet retailing posted current value growth of 11% in 2012 as the channel reached sales worth €3.2 billion. In 2011 and 2012, many new companies entered the channel as online shopping increased in ...

During 2012, the main determinant of growth in mixed retailers was the adverse economic situation in Spain. By the end of 2012, the unemployment rate is expected to have reached 25%, according to publ...

The development of what has been dubbed the ‘low-cost trend’ remained the key trend shaping consumer demand in apparel specialist retailers in Spain during 2012....

Improvement in the sales of non-grocery retailers continued on a relatively high rate in 2012. Increase was mainly due to improving job market conditions and disposable incomes which encouraged Estoni...

The Latvian economy managed to return to growth in 2011 and posted a further healthy increase in 2012. A declining unemployment rate and higher household disposable incomes accounted for increasing co...

Spain’s economy slumped again during 2012, sliding back into severe recession as GDP declined by over 1%. In addition, the Spanish economy suffered as the Spanish financial system needed to be rescued...

Amidst the gloom surrounding retailing in Spain at the end of the review period, internet retailing stood out as one of the most dynamic distribution channels. Spanish consumers are becoming less appr...

After stagnation during the economic crisis, Latvian non-grocery sales rebounded in 2011 and gained momentum in 2012. The main driver of growth in non-grocery retailers was the overall improvement in ...

Similarly to the previous year, decent growth in value sales continued in 2012, although by a marginally more modest rate than in 2011. Value sales among non-store retailing did not reach pre-crisis l...

Estonian retailing continued its rapid improvement in 2012 similarly to the previous year. Although an increase is projected for the following years, the growth rates will stabilise. Rapid improvement...

Sluggish economic growth, an elevated unemployment rate, a housing market bust and soaring levels of personal debt have made recent years difficult for Danish consumers, leading many of them to reduce...

The main threat facing homeshopping in Spain comes from the rise of internet retailing. For the majority of Spanish consumers, homeshopping is less convenient and efficient than internet retailing, a ...

The spending in non-store retailing rose at a relatively faster pace than store-based retailing. Healthy growth in purchasing power and increased usage of the internet both through computers and mobil...

Businesses in this industry sell women’s and junior’s clothing via the internet. This includes online-only retailers as well as bricks-and-mortar stores that have an online presence....

This report provides an in-depth understanding of how consumers behaved over Mother's Day 2013: what did they buy, why did they buy it and where did they shop, are all examined. In addition, the repor...

Childrenswear in Spain industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The profile also contains descr...

Childrenswear in the Czech Republic industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The profile also c...

Childrenswear in the United Kingdom industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The profile also c...

Womenswear in Belgium industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The profile also contains descri...