Expectations that Mongolia’s retail industry will be transformed by the nation’s rapidly growing mining sector appear on track, although rising inflation and a lack of human resources could threaten the sector’s potential.
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Economic update | Mongolia: Retail therapy
27 Sep 2012
Located on Africa’s western coast, Ghana is home to 24m people and a variety of ethnic groups. The country is divided into 10 administrative regions and has a strong executive branch, a unicameral legislature made up of 230 members, and an independent judiciary.
El aumento del ingreso per capita, el resultante consumo incrementado y una creciente población han sido los aspectos clave de la industria minorista de México durante la década pasada. Hay grandes expectativas de que el sector continúe su recuperación luego del difícil periodo de los últimos dos años, consecuencia de la crisis financiera global. De hecho, con la confianza de los consumidores cerca de los niveles previos a la crisis y el desarrollo continuo y organizado de un mercado minorista, las cosas se ven positivas para el sector.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to John Christie, CEO, Ek-Chai Distribution System (Tesco Lotus) from The Report: Thailand 2012
In the wake of recent floods, what measures can the government adopt to support a rapid recovery in consumer demand, especially in retail?
Articles & Analysis | Online and clicking: Web-based shopping increases in popularity from The Report: Thailand 2012
While the e-commerce market in Thailand still lags behind those in regional peers, it is fast making up for lost ground. With a population of some 21m internet users in 2011 (up from 18.3m in 2009), a full 12m of whom connect via mobile devices, there is certainly scope for further growth. Indeed the increases are not just in Bangkok. “While the...
Articles & Analysis | A resilient market: Despite some challenges in 2011, major international and local brands continued to expand and upgrade from The Report: Thailand 2012
Whilst its vibrant traditional markets remain a draw for tourists, Thailand’s large and growing modern retail sector, which accounts for approximately 40% of all sales, has attracted a number of domestic and international investors. Consumer demand has been particularly resilient even in the face of the most extreme events, with household...