Home to a growing base of consumers, Indonesia has seen the rising purchasing power of its fast-expanding middle class drive the retail industry to new highs in recent years. Foreign and domestic retailers alike are investing heavily in new construction and expansion projects that will see traditional retail models increasingly supplanted by modern franchises and chains.
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Articles & Analysis | Consumer confidence boosting domestic consumption in Indonesia from The Report: Indonesia 2015
Home to a growing base of consumers, Indonesia has seen the rising purchasing power of its fast-expanding middle class drive the retail industry to new highs in recent years. Foreign and domestic retailers alike are investing heavily in new construction and expansion projects that will see traditional retail models increasingly supplanted by modern franchises and chains. Although retail could...
Indonesia is transforming from a resources- and consumption-based economy to a more manufacturing- and investment-oriented one, working to build an industrial base that will allow it to reduce its dependence on imports and keep more value within the economy. Following his inauguration in October 2014, President Joko Widodo quickly took a number of vital and positive steps that so far are increasing opportunities for foreign direct investment.
While weaker growth and uncertainty have cast a shadow over Oman’s retail sector during the past 18 months, activity is expected to pick up in the medium term on the back of a rapid rise in leasable space, supported by increased government spending.
Articles & Analysis | Turkey's retailers remain optimistic in the face of weakening consumer sentiment from The Report: Turkey 2015
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. Turkish retail has been one of the most appealing sectors for investors and consumers thanks to a rapidly expanding economy and a surge in per capita disposable income.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Sadettin Korkut, General Manager, Petkim Petrokimya Holding: Interview from The Report: Turkey 2015
What do you believe are the primary factors driving growth in the Turkish petrochemicals industry?