Retail market research (page 1 of 73)

On the back of a better economic performance and improved demand for casual clothing, apparel specialist retailers in the Philippines saw improvement in sales growth during 2012. The year saw total re...

Sales of apparel specialist retailers were affected by the wet weather characterising the British summer in 2012, which discouraged consumers from buying spring/summer collections. On the other hand, ...

The Selling Consumer Goods in China report covers the 41 cities in China that offer consumer goods companies the best prospects for market penetration and growth on the fast-growing Chinese consumer g...

Apparel specialist retailers benefited from the introduction of female shop assistants in the last two years of the review period. Previously, all shop assistants were male, which deterred many women ...

Apparel specialist retailers continue to benefit from the growth in consumption among Brazil’s lower-middle income “C” class of consumers. Knowing that this economic segment is the greatest source of ...

Trading conditions remained difficult in 2012 as consumers, fearful of the economic climate, continued to limit spending. Worries regarding the possibility of significant tax increases, in particular ...

In an intensely competitive and challenging market, retailers must understand how they satisfy shoppers in order to enhance their appeal, as well as how their competitors are satisfying their customer...

In an intensely competitive market, retailers must understand how they satisfy shoppers in order to enhance their appeal, while an insight into what drives customer satisfaction at competitors is esse...

Verdict Research: In an intensely competitive market, retailers must understand how they satisfy shoppers in order to enhance their appeal, while an insight into what drives customer satisfaction at c...

In 2012, international mass and high street apparel brands continuously expanded their business operations in Taiwan by increasing outlet coverage. Hang Ten, Giordano, Zara and Uniqlo are focusing on ...

A comprehensive summary of UK retail which highlights the main factors impacting the market and each of the nine major retail sectors. It provides market shares of the leading retailers and five year ...

Fashion is becoming an increasingly significant issue, particularly amongst young consumers in Ukraine. This trend is being fuelled by the growing importance of appearance, as well as a growing number...

Avon Cosmetics represents a globally-known company in Ukraine, which designs high-quality natural cosmetics for women. To maintain or enhance its leading position, Avon is investing in new product dev...

The internet retailing being a booming business and offering the attractive prices largely rely on the tax-paying optimisation schemes. Goods are usually ordered on the internet, but sold by single ta...

Department stores disappeared in Ukraine, because consumers associated them with old times, when they were popular and offered interesting products which were not available in the country prior to 199...

Overall store growth was flat as some major chains are aiming to improve store productivity by closing underperforming locations and independents and growing chains seek out new opportunities to expan...

The 15% growth in internet retailing in 2012 was higher than the review period CAGR of 12% and saw consumers returning with greater force to the channel after the general pullback in spending during t...

Macys Inc, formerly known as Federated Department Stores, continues to be the leading department store operator, operating under the fascias Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. Its “My Macy’s” initiative, a lo...

Sales growth in 2012 was higher than the CAGR for the 2007-2012 review period and slightly lower than 2011 growth. For several channels, 2011 was an unusually strong year and 2012 continued the growth...

The economic recession in the US officially ended in 2009, but a persistent low-growth environment has endured. Unemployment levels have remained higher than desired, the housing market is still weak,...

The U.S. Clothing Accessories Stores Industry-Industry & Market Report, published annually by Barnes Reports, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts and demographics. The report f...

The U.S. Shoe Stores Industry-Industry & Market Report, published annually by Barnes Reports, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts and demographics. The report features 2013 cur...

Russia represents a large middle-income market with growing consumer expenditure. The retail industry in Russia is in a good position as one of the fastest growing industries in terms of value added. ...

Cencosud Retail is currently in an expansion phase. In June 2012 it opened its new shopping centre called Costanera Center, which quickly became the biggest, tallest and most visited shopping centre i...

In 2012 Delta Sport intends to expand its retail network. The focus of the company is on footwear and fashion accessories. In early 2012 the company introduced a famous brand into its retail operation...

Non-grocery retailers experienced slow recovery in retail value sales in 2012, increasing by 8%. Low purchasing power remained the most dominant factor influencing demand throughout the non-grocery ma...

Non-store retailing is the least-developed retail channel in Serbia. However, in the review period a positive trend in terms of increase in value sales was evident, especially in internet retailing. T...

Since the beginning of the financial crisis the economic conditions in Serbia were very unfavourable. This stems from the unresolved structural problems in the economy and increased insolvency of comp...

Along with positive economic growth, Indonesia saw an increasing middle class population in 2012, following citizens’ rising disposable income levels. This optimistic economic climate enticed retailer...

Retailing continues to be the core business of Fis, but the company is increasingly looking for growth elsewhere, investing in wood processing, textiles, real estate, tourism and health foods producti...