New retail legislation, combined with developments in consumer purchasing habits, are set to impact activity in Thailand’s retail sector, particularly the food and drink segment.
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Economic update | Modern retail in Kenya is gaining pace, though rising competition has created challenges
26 Sep 2017
In July Nairobi-based grocery retailer Naivas Supermarket inaugurated a 3250-sq-metre property in the capital’s Ciata City Mall. The opening of the new store – which occupied a space formerly held by local retailer Uchumi – raises the firm’s total number of supermarkets in Kenya to 41, with seven more due to open before the end of the year.
Articles & Analysis | Retailers in PNG look to capitalise on sales potential from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2017
Papua New Guinea’s retail sector remains in its nascent stages, with the majority of the population remaining outside of the formal economy and low rates of urbanisation. The recent construction of the $19bn PNG LNG natural gas project provided significant support for retail expansion, although retailers have since grappled with a host of...
Articles & Analysis | Fisheries and natural resources are at the heart of push to boost industry in PNG from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2017
Although smaller than its petroleum, mining and agricultural sectors, Papua New Guinea industry and manufacturing are major contributors to the nation’s revenue base, and hold significant potential for future investment and development.
Interviews & Viewpoints | James Lau, Managing Director, Rimbunan Hijau (PNG) Group: Interview from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2017
How would you describe the sentiment of the retail sector, given the current economic slump?
Interviews & Viewpoints | Paulus Ain, Commissioner and CEO, Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC): Interview from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2017
How do practices in Papua New Guinea stack up against World Trade Organisation (WTO) regulations and guidelines on free trade?