Brief Summary

The Global Powers of Retailing 2010
by Deloitte

January 2010

Detailed ranking of the 250 largest retailers in the world by fiscal 2008 sales figures.

A Progressive Strategy for Trade Customer Pricing
by IBM

October 2009

How a trade terms framework that rewards trade customer co-operation puts manufacturers back in control of pricing.

Monthly Price and Promotion Update
by Brand View

July 2009

In the overall market we have seen little change in base price over the last month.  Categories such as Household have seen base price increases, but this has been counteracted with categories such as Beverages and Health & Beauty declining in price.

The Global Powers of Retailing 2009

January 2009

Detailed ranking of the 250 largest retailers in the world by fiscal 2007 sales figures.

British Shoppers Highest Spenders On H&B In Europe
by Verdict Research

August 2008

Consumers in the UK spend more per person on health & beauty products than any other EU country, according to a new report by Verdict Research

Market Review - Emerging Retailers In Eastern Europe
by Fabian Panthaki, Namnews

July 2008

The growth and development in the less-saturated retail markets of Central and Eastern Europe has created a whole new crop of regional retail majors. These companies have worked quickly to entrench themselves in these markets, even as major international players start to put their foot through the door.

Market Review - India
by Fabian Panthaki, Namnewss

February 2008

The incredible growth in the region continues unabated, with newer players emerging almost every day and existing retailers expanding at a furious rate.

The Global Powers of Retailing 2008
by Deloitte

January 2008

Produced in conjunction with STORES magazine, this 48-page Deloitte report identifies the 250 largest retailers around the world. It also examines 10 trends for retailers to consider as they plan their growth strategies.

Market Review - Japan
(Subscriber-only)
by Fabian Panthaki,  Namnews

December 2007

Japan's retail market is the second largest in the world with per capita retail sales closely trailing those of the US. The country also has the second highest GDP in the world, but a sluggish economy is causing the market considerable difficulties.

Market Review - China
(Subscriber-only)
by Fabian Panthaki,  Namnews

August 2007

With the world’s largest population, and quickly becoming the world’s largest exporter of consumer goods, China is the one country that is increasingly dominating global markets. And while concerns are growing about product quality and standards, the booming economy has seen international retailers moving in to grab a slice of the pie.

An overview of Tesco
by IGD

July 2007

An 18-slide presentation on Tesco taken from IGD’S Retail Analysis website, a leading source of insight and analysis on UK and international retail.

Shoppers Are The New Market
By Colin Harper, Managing Director, Storecheck Marketing Ltd.

June 2007

All the efforts of marketing companies are geared to developing a core of committed regular shoppers, representing the consumers they are buying for. So it is clear how important getting it right for shoppers really is.

Market Review - Russia
(Subscriber-only)
by Fabian Panthaki,  Namnews

May 2007

Russia is one of the fastest-growing of the four BRIC countries (Brazil, India, China, and Russia), who are part of the next big thing in retail. By 2020, Russia is projected to surpass France and Germany as the largest food and grocery market in Europe.

India - The Hits And The Hype
by Fabian Panthaki,  Namnews

April 2007

It’s big, it’s bursting, it’s full of money. This is the world of Indian retail – the one market that has everybody talking…and moving. Anybody with capital to spare seems to be launching a retail chain in the country, or expanding.

The Global Powers of Retailing 2007
by Deloitte

January 2007

Deloitte presents the 10th annual Global Powers of Retailing. Produced in conjunction with Stores magazine, this report identifies the 250 largest retailers around the world.