Long established as a destination for major brands, Kuwait has witnessed steady retail expansion in recent years, but falling oil prices and forecasts of a budget deficit risk clouding the outlook for 2015.
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Economic update | Qatar taps into retail growth
19 Feb 2015
Higher income levels, together with greater choice for consumers and changes in shopping patterns, are set to drive growth in Qatar’s retail sector, despite mall operators finding themselves in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Stuart Dean, CEO, General Electric ASEAN: Interview from The Report: Myanmar 2015
What were the deciding factors that led to entering the Myanmar market? How does it differ from other emerging economies?
Articles & Analysis | International interest and investment are driving development from The Report: Myanmar 2015
Thanks to the recent acceleration of investment in manufacturing and retail, alongside other industries, Myanmar has been making rapid progress in its effort to catch up with regional peers. While much ground remains to be covered, its achievements to date are remarkable, given its history and the challenges it faces in a highly competitive neighbourhood. Strong...
Articles & Analysis | Rising incomes and public expenditure raise market expectations from The Report: Myanmar 2015
With double-digit growth widely predicted and indeed being realised by many new market entrants, Myanmar’s pharmaceuticals sector has been attracting a great deal of attention of late – particularly from companies able to offer low-cost products in this still largely lowincome market. At the same time, international companies are positioning themselves to take advantage...
Articles & Analysis | Wealthier consumers and international forays bode well for the market from The Report: Myanmar 2015
As the country emerges from a protracted period of isolation from the global economic mainstream and with its economy experiencing strong growth, Myanmar’s retail sector looks set for major expansion in the years ahead. The arrival of modern retail formats and outlets, along with the shifting consumption patterns of a youthful and increasingly internationally oriented...