Due to increasing internet penetration, recent improvements in the country’s telecommunications infrastructure and general economic growth, online retail is growing rapidly in Russia. Consequently, an increasing number of companies are progressing beyond merely using the internet for online marketing and are now also establishing online retail platforms. During the review period (2007–2011), Russian online retail sales recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.92%. As of 2011, 80% of Russia’s online retail companies are based in Moscow and St. Petersburg, as a result of the high levels of internet penetration...
Tobacco in Bosnia-Herzegovina
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Cigarettes dominate tobacco, accounting for 99.6% of sales by value. The initial part of the review period saw the introduction of VAT and a unified indirect taxation system. During the second half of the review period, the adoption of a new law on excise was the most important development. The new law primarily targets cigarettes, setting the basis for a steady increase in excise from mid-2009. The goal is to bring cigarette prices up to average EU levels during the course of the next decade.Profitability declinesAfter an initial cigarette excise increase in July 2009, a second increase took place in January 2010...
e-Retailing in the European Automotive Aftermarket
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Online sales have increased rapidly in recent years, fueled by web-enabled devices, improved payment methods, broadband connectivity, and improvements in online retail offerings. The past few years have seen major retailers increasingly taking advantage of the channel, using it as a cost-effective platform to enter new countries and to boost sales and brand penetration in existing markets.Features and benefitsDevelop entry strategies for the online market, by learning of the most successful strategies that competitors have chosen and have been implemented.Improve online activities and boost revenue, by gaining insight...
Retailing in Brazil | Retailing industry in Brazil
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Despite a slowdown in the economy, retailing shows a good performance. In 2011 retailing experienced a slight slowdown in growth compared with the strong performance recorded in 2010, due to declining consumer confidence and the threat of a slowdown of the economy, due to problems faced in Europe. Nevertheless, companies continued to invest in opening outlets and mergers and acquisitions in 2011, which showed that retailers were still very optimistic about the socioeconomic indicators in Brazil.Discover the latest market trends and uncover sources of future market growth for the Retailing industry in Brazil with...
The European Tire Market 2011-2015
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New tire labeling legislation, due to be introduced in November 2012, will have a profound effect on the European tire market as it speaks to the core concerns of consumers: cost, quality, and safety. The most pronounced opportunities for growth are in Eastern and Northern Europe where the recession did little to temper the development of the tire markets; in 2011 the tire market in the Ukraine grew by 12%. This upward trend is expected to continue for many of these countries.Winter tire opportunities are present in many of the more established markets across Europe and present the chance for value growth in...
Global Audio Conferencing Bridge Market
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ReportsnReports add new market research Report "" to its store.This strategic analysis is part of Frost & Sullivan’s continued coverage of the conferencing and collaboration marketplace. Frost & Sullivan identifies industry challenges, market drivers and restraints, and provides an in-depth perspective on competitive issues, revenue, market shares and key market trends in the global audio conferencing bridge market. This research service provides conferencing and collaboration vendors with market information and strategic insight to assist them with the unique challenges and opportunities of the audio conferencing...
Analysis of the Microscopes Market
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An analysis of the microscope market is provided in this research service. This market covers three segments including light microscopes, electron microscopes, and scanning probe microscopes. Even though the global light microscope segment held the largest market share in terms of sales revenue and unit shipments, it will lose market share to electron...
