Consumption patterns in Algeria are beginning to shift towards modern retail, supported by rising income levels and greater exposure to formal shopping outlets and international brands. Small neighbourhood stores and the informal sector still account for the majority of retail turnover, but in recent years several domestic chains have expanded their footprint....
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Articles & Analysis | Retail chains are chipping away at the dominance of informal markets from The Report: Algeria 2014
Chapter | Industry and Retail from The Report: Algeria 2014
Overreliance on the energy sector in the last three decades has siphoned investment away from manufacturing and left Algeria with high import demand in a number of critical areas, including food supply, machinery, electronics and other consumer goods. However, in the last 10 years, Algeria has focused on developing local manufacturing industries in order to reduce its heavy import spending,...
Consumer sentiment in Turkey is weakening as the pace of economic growth slows and consumers tighten their purse strings, potentially slowing the retail sector’s stellar performance in recent years.
The development of middle and lower income housing units in outlying areas in Bahrain is not only welcome news for those looking for a home to buy, it also signals a wave of new opportunities for retailers eyeing untapped markets in the kingdom.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Mounir Fakhry Abdel Nour, Minister of Trade and Industry from The Report: Egypt 2014
What is the biggest obstacle to further development that the industrial sector faces in Egypt?
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Basil El Baz, Chairman and CEO, Carbon Holdings from The Report: Egypt 2014
How challenging is it to secure financing for major infrastructure and industrial projects?