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<title>MindBranch: Shopping &amp; Stores</title>
<description>Shopping &amp; Stores market research products provide analysis of the latest trends, developments and market data for this industry.  Research information will help you make informed business decisions.</description>
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<title>The Affluent Consumer Market in the U.S.</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R567-720.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[In early 2007, when the last edition of Packaged Facts  The Affluent Consumer Market in the U.S.  was published, affluent consumers in America as well as wealthy individuals around the globe were going about their business of making, borrowing and spending money in blissful ignorance of the perfect financial storm that lay ahead.  At the time, it was unimaginable that the housing bubble would deflate and leave behind a wreckage of foreclosures and worthless subprime mortgage securities.  It was unthinkable that the stock market would collapse, financial markets would come close to imploding and a storied institution such as Lehman Brothers would simply disappear from the Wall Street landscape.  Practically no one could foresee the onset of the most severe recession in more than 70 years.  
The 2009 edition of Packaged Facts  The Affluent Consumer Market in the U.S.   provides a timely, in-depth analysis of ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Department Store Retailing in China 2009: A Market Analysis</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R231-624.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This report covers the department store retailing industry in the People&rsquo;s Republic of China, including profiles of leading retail chains.   KEY REPORT FEATURES  
This recently updated report includes:  
 	The total, regional and sector value for retail sales, including urban/rural and food/non-food splits, up to the end of 2009; 
 	Statistical data on leading retailer market financials in China up to first half 2009; 
 	Market data for numbers of outlets, total and average store total and retail sales, total and average store sales area; total and average staff, purchasing, net and gross profits; 
 	Value forecast retail market, up to 2014; 
 	Key current issues, and discursive analysis of the key factors affecting the market; 
 	SWOT analysis 
 	Profiles of the leading department store retail companies active in China, with financial data up to H1 2009 in most cases. 
 	Overview of China&rsquo;s demographics and macroeconomics. 
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Department Stores in Norway</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-563.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on department stores in Norway and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The department stores format in Norway increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4% between 2002 and 2007.  Clothing and footwear product sales accounted for a 35% share of the department stores format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity within this country  Understand the value of major product groups ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Department Stores in Ireland</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-562.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on Department stores in ireland and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The department stores format in Ireland increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.8% between 2002 and 2007.  Food and grocery product sales accounted for a 19% share of the department stores format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity within this country  Understand the value of major product groups ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Department Stores in Denmark</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-559.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on department stores in Denmark and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The department stores format in Denmark decreased at a negative compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.3% between 2002 and 2007.  Clothing and footwear product sales accounted for a 29.2% share of the department stores format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity within this country  Understand the value of major product ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Department Stores in Belgium</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-558.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on department stores in Belgium and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The department stores format in Belgium increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.1% between 2002 and 2007.  Furniture product sales accounted for an 11.6% share of the department stores format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity within this country  Understand the value of major product groups sold through ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Department Stores in Austria</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-557.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on department stores in Austria and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The department stores format in Austria increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.8% between 2002 and 2007.  Clothing and footwear product sales accounted for an 88.7% share of the department stores format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity within this country  Understand the value of major product groups ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Convenience Stores and Gas Stations in Turkey</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-556.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on convenience stores and gas stations in Turkey and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The convenience stores and gas stations format in Turkey increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12% between 2002 and 2007.  Food and grocery product sales accounted for a 92.9% share of the convenience stores and gas stations format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Convenience Stores and Gas Stations in Sweden</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-555.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on convenience stores and gas stations in Sweden and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The convenience stores and gas stations format in Sweden increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8% between 2002 and 2007.  Food and grocery product sales accounted for an 88.1% share of the convenience stores and gas stations format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Convenience Stores and Gas Stations in Portugal</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-554.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on convenience stores and gas stations in Portugal and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The convenience stores and gas stations format in Portugal increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3% between 2002 and 2007.  Food and grocery product sales accounted for a 91.3% share of the convenience stores and gas stations format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Convenience Stores and Gas Stations in Norway</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-553.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on convenience stores and gas stations in Norway and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The convenience stores and gas stations format in Norway decreased at a negative compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.1% between 2002 and 2007.  Food and grocery product sales accounted for a 79.8% share of the convenience stores and gas stations format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>The Global Economic Crisis: The Impact On Consumer Attitudes &amp; Behaviors In The UAE and Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-56388.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   59% of consumers in the UAE and 30% in Saudi Arabia believe that their country is in a state of recession. Despite the fact that this evidence of a &ldquo;recessionary mindset&rdquo; falls below the global average of 69%, research shows that consumers are adjusting their consumption behaviors. 38% of Saudi and 37% UAE consumers have changed their lifestyle as a response to the global economic downturn.   Scope   Detailed analysis documenting Saudi and UAE consumers&rsquo; &lsquo;recessionary mindset&rsquo; and how this influences perceptions about current and future prospects  Insights highlighting how the economic downturn has affected perceived quality of life, emotional wellbeing and financial security in the KSA and UAE  Analysis of KSA and UAE shoppers&rsquo; changing price sensitivity, value consciousness and attitudes towards private label across four major FMCG sectors  Countries and categories covered: Saudi Arabia and the UAE; food and non-alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages, personal care and household care   Highlights   The global downturn has impacted some consumers&rsquo; ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Department Stores in Sweden</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-565.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on department stores in Sweden and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The department stores format in Sweden increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1% between 2002 and 2007.  Printed media product sales accounted for a 12.1% share of the department stores format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity within this country  Understand the value of major product groups sold ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Convenience Stores and Gas Stations in Austria</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-547.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on convenience stores and gas stations in Austria and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The convenience stores and gas stations format in Austria increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3% between 2002 and 2007.  Food and grocery product sales accounted for a 91.4% share of the convenience stores and gas stations format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Department Stores in Portugal</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-564.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on Department stores in portugal and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The department stores format in Portugal increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5% between 2002 and 2007.  Clothing and footwear product sales accounted for an 83.7% share of the department stores format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity within this country  Understand the value of major product groups ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Convenience Stores and Gas Stations in Ireland</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-552.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on convenience stores and gas stations in Ireland and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The convenience stores and gas stations format in Ireland increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% between 2002 and 2007.  Food and grocery product sales accounted for a 74.5% share of the convenience stores and gas stations format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Convenience Stores and Gas Stations in Hungary</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-551.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on convenience stores and gas stations in Hungary and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The convenience stores and gas stations format in Hungary increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% between 2002 and 2007.  Food and grocery product sales accounted for a 92.2% share of the convenience stores and gas stations format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Convenience Stores and Gas Stations in Greece</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-550.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on convenience stores and gas stations in Greece and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The convenience stores and gas stations format in Greece increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% between 2002 and 2007.  Printed media product sales accounted for a 49.2% share of the convenience stores and gas stations format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity within ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Convenience Stores and Gas Stations in Denmark</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-549.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on convenience stores and gas stations in Denmark and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The convenience stores and gas stations format in Denmark increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.9% between 2002 and 2007.  Food and grocery product sales accounted for an 81.6% share of the convenience stores and gas stations format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Convenience Stores and Gas Stations in Belgium</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-548.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on convenience stores and gas stations in Belgium and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The convenience stores and gas stations format in Belgium increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% between 2002 and 2007.  Food and grocery product sales accounted for an 81.6% share of the convenience stores and gas stations format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Department Stores in Hungary</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-561.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on Department stores in hungary and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The department stores format in Hungary increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2% between 2002 and 2007.  Clothing and footwear product sales accounted for a 79.9% share of the department stores format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity within this country  Understand the value of major product groups ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Department Stores in Greece</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R708-560.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on Department stores in greece and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main product groups sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2012.   Scope   An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel  The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2002 to 2007 and forecasts to 2012  Channel value segmented by the major product groups sold through it   Highlights   The department stores format in Greece increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% between 2002 and 2007.  clothing and footwear product sales accounted for a 51.4% share of the department stores format in 2007.  Reasons to Purchase    Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity within this country  Understand the value of major product groups ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Household Appliance Stores</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3470-3197.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[The US household appliance store industry includes 10,000 stores with combined annual revenue of $14 billion. Major companies include ABC Appliance, Conn's, hhgregg, and PC Richard. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies represent about 35 percent of industry sales.  COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE  Demand is driven by home sales, replacement due to product failure, and home remodeling. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective marketing and merchandising. Large companies can negotiate volume discounts from manufacturers. Small companies can compete effectively by offering superior customer service or specializing in product segments. The high value of major appliance purchases results in an average annual revenue per employee of $200,000.   Major competitors include department stores (Sears); home improvement stores (Home Depot, Lowe&rsquo;s); consumer electronics stores (Best Buy); warehouse clubs (Costco, Sam's); and mass merchandisers (Wal-Mart). Sears also has a network of more than 800 independent dealers that sell its Kenmore brand appliances in small ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Global Consumer Trends: Income Complexity</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-56776.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's Income Complexity Mega-Trend reflects the fact that consumers' financial circumstances and attitudes towards wealth are become increasingly complex. Consumers are becoming wealthier, but the global economic crisis has prompted consumers to scrupulously re-evaluate their spending habits. While they have significantly reined in spending in some categories, they are trading up in others   Scope   Detailed trend analysis outlining what constitutes 'value' for consumers (trends are, after all, a reflection of what's important to consumers)  Global in focus, but also offers country-by-country and sector insights thereby catering to top-line or more specific information needs  Covers all major FMCG sectors, but also with applicability to wider consumer goods audiences  One of 10 dedicated mega-trend reports outlining the most important issues shaping global consumers' buying behavior both now and in the future   Highlights   There is a growing inclination for consumers to shop at both the premium and value ends of the FMCG market. Rising incomes and quality expectations drive the ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Home Improvement Retail Market in Austria</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-56501.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Introduction   Datamonitor's retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 20 product markets, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on the home improvement retail market in Austria and provides current and forecast data on market value in relation to the parent retail sector and total retail within the country.   Scope   Total product retail market value from 2002 to 2007 as well as forecasts to 2012  The size of the product market as a proportion of total product sector sales and a growth rate comparison  Current and forecast product market value segmented by major retail channels   Highlights   Home improvement market accounted for 48.5% of the home and garden products sector value in Austria in 2007.  The home improvement and gardening supplies retailers format led the home improvement market, with a share of 62.8% in 2007.   Reasons to Purchase   Discover how this product's share of total retail and sector sales is ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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