• Retail

    Western-style shopping malls are increasingly popular in emerging markets. OBG’s retail sector analysis looks at local demand, shopping habits, opportunities for development in smaller cities, consumer spending power and brand awareness.
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Over the greater part of the last decade, Egypt’s retail sector has undergone a transformation while increasing its importance in the national economy. Indeed, the resiliency that the sector displayed throughout the global downturn was partly due to strong domestic demand and growing consumer spending habits.
Dubai's retail sector is pushing forward with the launch of several large new shopping centres, though there are concerns that the ongoing global economic crisis, combined with fears of an oversupply of outlets, could see retailers come under pressure as they compete for trade in a tightening market.

Chapter | Retail from The Report: Saudi Arabia 2015

Despite the global fall in oil prices, Saudi Arabia’s retail sector continues to enjoy robust growth, fanned by its solid base of domestic consumers and strengthened by a growing youth population and rising disposable incomes. The strong performance of retailers across a number of sectors is leading to increased demand for dedicated mall space, which is expected to command a premium in the...

 

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...

 

How do the Kingdom’s franchise regulations compare with other markets in the region?

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