Although the hypermarket format is nothing new for Kuwaiti retail, penetration remains relatively low by regional standards. According to A.T. Kearney’s latest retail report, the Kuwaiti groceries market is fragmented, with the top five retail groups accounting for just 10% of the market. Traditional retailers – cooperatives, local corner...
A marked multiplicity of tastes and a strong appetite for luxury products underpin the thriving Kuwaiti retail sector. Given the country’s young and diverse demographic profile and its high level of purchasing power, the market – although relatively small due to the limited size of the population – is expected to continue to attract investment...
With GDP per capita among the highest in the world at $43,200, Kuwait is seeing its retail market continue to perform robustly, underpinned by a strong appetite for luxury products and the strong purchasing power of a young and diverse population. The value of wholesale and retail trade in Kuwait grew 22% between 2010 and 2013, reaching a value of $5.65bn. Meanwhile, the local retail market is...
Bien que le Gabon ne compte que 2 millions d’habitants, de hauts niveaux de revenu et une population urbaine concentrée ont propulsé le pays au sommet de l’Indice de Développement du Commerce de Détail en Afrique (ARDI) publié par A.T. Kearney pour l’année 2015.
Saudi Arabia has a strong base of domestic consumers, strengthened by a growing population of young people and rising disposable incomes. With the sector remaining undersupplied, the opportunities for growth are substantial. While retail sectors in other GCC countries witnessed strong investment and expansion over the last decade, Saudi Arabia...
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