MarketResearchReports: Walmart in India: Local Profile, 2013, New Report Launched

This is a comprehensive report covering Walmart's operations in India. It offers an insightful analysis of the company and details of its store formats, private labels, history, news, key employees, and key financial and operational metrics.The report also presents revenues and investment strategies of the company's key local competitors. For more information visit: Walmart in India: Local Profile, 2013

What is the current market landscape and what is changing?

The relatively stable economy and the positive outlook increased competition in the Indian domestic retail industry. The existing competition in the industry is expected to intensify further, as the investment by foreign retailers which was initially restricted mainly to the B2B segment, is now allowed in the B2C segment, as well.

What makes this report unique and essential to read?

The report provides detailed information on Walmart's operations and strategy in India. Additionally, it presents revenues and investment strategies of the company's key competitors in the country.

Key Features and Benefits

• The report provides comprehensive analysis of Walmart's operations in India and is an essential tool to gain a detailed understanding of the company's local operations.
• The report presents Walmart's strategy, which is essential in understanding the direction of the company in the coming years.
• A unique table that presents the information of major retailers in India. It provides information on the retailers' store banners, country of origin, store count, and the year of inception in India.
• An insightful analysis of Walmart in India, providing details of its store formats, private labels, history, news, key employee biographies, and key financial and operational metrics.
• The report provides revenue data for Walmart and its key competitors in India. Additionally, it presents investment strategies of the company's key competitors, and this information is essential to gain an understanding of the market.

Key Market Issues

• Cumbersome government rules and regulations, infrastructural bottlenecks, and economic slowdown are the key issues which will have an impact on the retail market in India.
• Retailer's operational inefficiencies such as logistical problems, storage costs and wastage will also impact the retail industry as a whole in the country.

Key Highlights

• During 2013, the retailer plans to extend its cash and carry store presence to relatively smaller cities in the country.
• Walmart plans to continue to focus on its backend supply chain to minimize wastage and to improve operational efficiency.
• The retailer plans to leverage the differences in culture, lifestyle, taste, and food preferences amongst the Indian consumers in an effort to penetrate the Indian market effectively.

Spanning over 26 pages, 7 tables and 8 figures “Walmart in India: Local Profile, 2013” report covering Walmart's store formats, private labels, history, key employees, and key financial and operational metrics in India.

In addition to covering the Walmart India - Company Profile, Walmart India - Key Information, Regulatory Environment, Walmart India - Corporate Strategy, Competitive Environment, Investment and Expansion Plans of Competitors. Browse more: Retailing Industry Market Research Reports

MarketResearchReports: Metro in India: Local Profile, 2013, New Report Launched

This is a comprehensive report covering Metro's operations in India. It offers an insightful analysis of the company and details of its store formats, private labels, history, news, key employees, and key financial and operational metrics. The report also presents revenues and investment strategies of the company's key local competitors. For more information visit: Metro in India: Local Profile, 2013

What is the current market landscape and what is changing?

The relatively stable economy and the positive outlook increased competition in the Indian domestic retail industry. The existing competition in the industry is expected to intensify further, as the investment by foreign retailers which was initially restricted mainly to the Business2Business segment, is now allowed in the Business2Consumer segment, as well.

What makes this report unique and essential to read?

The report provides detailed information on Metro's operations and strategy in India. Additionally, it presents revenues and investment strategies of the company's key competitors in the country.

Key Features and Benefits

• The report provides comprehensive analysis of Metro's operations in India and is an essential tool to gain a detailed understanding of the company's local operations.
• The report presents Metro's strategy, which is essential in understanding the direction of the company in the coming years.
• A unique table that presents the information of major retailers in India. It provides information on the retailers' store banners, country of origin, store count, and the year of inception in India.
• An insightful analysis of Metro in India, providing details of its store formats, private labels, history, news, key employee biographies, and key financial and operational metrics.
• The report provides revenue data for Metro and its key competitors in India. Additionally, it presents investment strategies of the company's key competitors, and this information is essential to gain an understanding of the market.

Key Market Issues

• Cumbersome government rules and regulations, infrastructural bottlenecks, and economic slowdown are the key issues which will have an impact on the retail market in India.
• Retailer's operational inefficiencies such as logistical problems, storage costs and wastage will also impact the retail industry as a whole in the country.

Key Highlights

• During 2013, Metro India plans to focus on consolidating its operations, besides opening new stores at Bhopal and Jabalpur.
• The retailer wants to focus exclusively on the cash and carry segment in the country, unlike other retailers such as Walmart, Tesco and Carrefour who are keen to enter the multi-brand retail segment
• The retailer also plans to better engage its business partners such as the local mom and pop stores by continuing to provide value added services and knowledge sharing sessions.

Spanning over 27 pages, 7 tables and 8 figures “Metro in India: Local Profile, 2013” report covering Metro's store formats, private labels, history, key employees, and key financial and operational metrics in India.

In addition to covering the Metro India - Company Profile, Metro India - Key Information, Regulatory Environment, Metro India - Corporate Strategy, Competitive Environment, Investment and Expansion Plans of Competitors. Browse more: Retailing Industry Market Research Reports

MarketResearchReports: Table Linen Markets in the World to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts, New Report Launched

The industry report package Table Linen Markets in the World to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts offers the most up-to-date perspective on the actual market situation, trends, and future outlook for table linen in different countries around the world. The package includes table linen country reports from the following countries:

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom and United States

The studies include historic market data from 2006 to 2012 and forecasts until 2017 which makes the reports an invaluable resource for industry executives, marketing, sales and product managers, analysts, and other people looking for key market insights in a  readily accessible and clearly presented format.

The market studies answer key questions such as:

•  What is the size of the table linen markets in different countries around the world?
• How are the markets divided into different product segments?
• Which products are growing fast?
• How have the markets been developing?
• How does the future look like?
• What is the market potential?
• How do the macroeconomic indicators look like?

The latest market information included in the studies:

• Overall market size for table linen in different countries around the world
• Market size for table linen by product segment
• Forecasts and future outlook of the markets
• Macroeconomic indicators

Product segments analyzed in the studies:

• Knitted and crocheted table linen
• Table linen of cotton
• Table linen of man-made fibres
• Table linen of other materials

Spanning over 885 pages,8 tables and 6 graphs “Table Linen Markets in the World to 2017 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts” report provide complete picture of the historic development, current market situation, trends, and future prospects of the table linen markets in different countries around the world to 2017.

In addition to covering the Overall market, Market by type, Knitted and crocheted table linen, Table linen of cotton, Table linen of man-made fibres, Table linen of other materials, Forecasts and Future Outlook, Overall market, Market by type, Related Market Studies about Table Linen, Sources, Market Definition for all countries. Browse more: Consumer and Retail Market Research Reports

The Future of the Haircare Market in Singapore to 2017 Report Explores New Market Opportunity

Spanning over 146 pages and Singapore Haircare Market Analysis 2007-17, Conditioner Market Analysis 2007-17, Hair Colorants Market Analysis 2007-17, Perms and Relaxers Market Analysis 2007-17, Shampoo Market Analysis 2007-17 and Styling Agents Market Analysis 2007-17 figures, “The Future of the Haircare Market in Singapore to 2017” report presents detailed analysis on the Haircare consumption trends in Singapore, historic and forecast Haircare consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data.

This report provides authoritative and granular data on the Haircare market in Singapore and, in doing so fills the gaps in marketers’ understanding of trends and the components of change behind them.

Based upon extensive primary and secondary research to provide comprehensive and granular data, this report allows marketers to confidently update their strategic and tactical plans.

Marketers need data on volume and value changes, brand dynamics and distribution trends in order to effectively plan strategies.

What are the key drivers behind recent market changes?

This report examines the components of change in the market by looking at historic and future growth patterns, including the effects of consumers’ behavior on total volumes, values, brands selected and types of product chosen.

What makes this report unique and essential to read?

The report provides the latest, detailed data on dynamics in Singapore Haircare market, providing marketers with the essential data to understand their own, and their competitors’ position in the market and the information to accurately identify where to compete in the future.

Key Features and Benefits

Detailed category coverage is provided, covering three product segments that include: Conditioner, Hair Colorants, Perms and Relaxers, Shampoo, Styling Agents.

Detailed product sales segmentation (for both volumes and values) is provided, including brand data, and sales by distribution channel, at the product category level.

Future forecasts allow marketers to understand the future pattern of market trends from winners and losers to category dynamics and thereby quickly and easily identify the key areas in which they want to compete in the future.

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UK Retail Occasions- Mother's Day 2013

UK Retail Occasions- Mother's Day 2013

Spanning over 55 pages and Consumer attitudes towards Mother's Day, Retailer ratings for Mother's Day by price, quality, range, display and products, Buying Dynamics like fresh meat, fish, deli products, wine, soft drinks and other alcohol figures, “UK Retail Occasions: Mother's Day 2013” report provides an in-depth understanding of how consumers behaved over Mother's Day 2013: what did they buy, why did they buy it and where did they shop, are all examined.

For more information visit:  http://www.marketresearchreports.com/conlumino/uk-retail-occasions-mothers-day-2013

This report helps you to understand how consumers are shopping across the various events and occasions in the retail calendar. For each occasion we analyze the results of a large consumer survey to understand what's happening and what it means for you.

Key Market Issues

1. Understand what's being purchased

We explore what products people are purchasing for each of the key occasions and analyze the penetration rates for key categories. A wide range of products are covered including food, gifts, clothing and goods for the home.

2. Understand where it's being purchased

We monitor which retailers consumers have visited for each of the occasions, what they have used those retailers for and what they thought of them. We analyze retailer customer share both overall and by product category.

3. Explore what's being spent

We examine how much people are spending and intend to spend across the various categories and products and how this differs to previous years. We also look at total household budgets for the various occasions.

4. Understand how people are celebrating

We take a broad look at what people are doing for the various occasions, how they intend to celebrate them and how these things are influencing and affecting their retail and buying behavior.

5. Explore key issues by demographics

We analyze all of the above at an overall level but also provide a breakdown by key demographics as well as by region. On a bespoke basis we can also isolate and explore specific consumer segmentations.

Key Highlights

Accepted annual obligation-

Met with much less resistance compared to occasions such as Valentine's Day, the purchase of products such as Mother's Day cards and flowers is viewed as very much an accepted annual obligation; undertaken by a high proportion of shoppers. Indeed, a majority believe the Mother's Day occasion to be an important one, with only a small proportion citing guilt as a purchase motivator, highlighting the high buy-in into the occasion.

Economic conditions having an impact on spend-

Nonetheless, almost a quarter of consumer said that they spent less on Mother's Day 2013 than the year previous; hardly surprising when considering that over a third consider themselves to be worse off financially against a backdrop of squeezed disposable incomes and rising living costs. Moreover, while a majority said that they spent roughly the same amount, once high inflation - particularly on food - has been factored in, volumes have been negatively impacted.

A focused purchasing process-

The Mother's Day purchasing journey is generally rather narrow and focused, with the majority of consumers purchasing a card, and flowers and food and drink both commanding clear pre-eminence in relation to gift purchases. Just under quarter said that they find it difficult to buy the right thing for Mother's Day. This not only reaffirms the importance of price and convenience in driving demand, but also means that boasting high quality, edited choice in traditional categories is imperative.

Potential around the Mother’s day Meal-

The general trend towards dining-at-home provides big opportunities for grocers. Given that many food purchasers are men, of particular importance is ensuring that meal solutions which are convenient and easy to prepare are provided. These can be linked with meal-deal promotions which help drive perceptions of value for money. As Mother's Day lunch or dinner coincides with the time most families would have a traditional Sunday roast, marketing meat and vegetables is also important.

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Pharmacy Retail Market in India 2013

Pharmacy Retail Market in India 2013

The new report, "Pharmacy Retail Market in India", elaborates the changing role of pharmacy outlets and the gradual progression it is seeing towards building an organized format. The market is sustainable and is projected towards significant growth due to the already existing varied disease profile as well as the emerging new diseases and the growing population size being affected by such diseases.

The pharmacy sector forms the second largest share in the Indian healthcare sector. The sector sources its products through institutional and non institutional sales. The institutional sales is the sale of pharmaceuticals to hospitals, nursing homes and other such health institutions that purchase bulk drugs at discounted prices that results in partial decline in profit margin of manufacturers. Whereas, non institutional sales takes place through retail stores that happen to be the only form of sales channel that reaches directly to consumers and is a major source of revenue earning for the sector.

The pharmacy sector in India is highly regulated yet the sector suffers from circulation of sub standard and counterfeit drugs which hampers the retail segment of the business. Measures are being taken by the pharmacy regulatory bodies of the country to control the menace as it hampers the revenue earning drastically. The government is also taking major initiatives to provide medicines at subsidized rates as well as engage in tele consultation services and distribution of medicines in the rural belt.

The pharmacy retail industry in India is operates majorly in the unorganized format and is currently having approximately 12 major players operating in organized format. However, most organized players are operative regionally and are far from having a pan India presence. A variety of value added services are being incorporated by the organized players to attract a larger market share and initiatives are being taken to engage customers in brand loyalty.

To sum up, the pharmacy retail is a stable market that has strong growth potential even in the future years.

Companies covered in this market research report are-

Private Companies -

Apollo Pharmacy Ltd., Dialforhealth India Ltd., VIVA – Your Family Chemist, Emami Frank Ross Ltd., Guardian Lifecare Pvt. Ltd., Medica Health Shoppe, MedPlus Health Services Pvt. Ltd., Muthu Pharmacy Pvt., 98.4°, Religare Wellness Ltd., The Himalaya Drug Company, Trust Chemists and Druggists Ltd.

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Franchise Market in India 2013

Franchise Market in India 2013

The new report, "Franchising Market in India", states that India has witnessed large scale adoption of franchising as a prospective entry route for expansion. It is hailed as being a key strategy when growth becomes saturated in domestic markets and companies look beyond borders for untapped potential and markets.

The Indian franchise market is particularly poised to grow exponentially with the recent Government mandate barring foreign majors undertaking a direct entry which compels them to establish their venture through franchising. Greater demand for goods has translated into generation of greater demand for franchises which is presently growing at an impressive rate of 30% annually.

A comparative analysis indicates that a symbiotic relationship between franchisors and franchisees exists which culminates into an amalgamated advantage for the end consumers. While franchisors render a set business model, franchisees leverage the understanding of the local and cultural milieu of the country and resultantly consumers derive a wider range of options in products both domestic and international. Based on different strategies adopted by franchisors in high probability, unit franchising emerges as the option with the highest takers. Though this route is a known concept for almost all sectors, food and beverage and education constitute the lion’s share among all the sectors or markets adopting this route.

There are certain factors the predominantly work towards enabling the sector to grow in the likes of higher disposable income that aids in greater spending power by consumers, access to internet that opens avenues to people and make them aware about global trends, introduction of FDI in retail which bars any direct entry by foreign companies, availability of credit which renders more purchasing power to consumers, development of malls and supermarkets that attracts franchisors by proposing a growth potential in the country. Though there is no specific regulation pertaining to this sector, yet there are certain regulations that are factored when franchising is concerned. Newest trends that characterize the sector involve e-newsletter as a promotional technique, e-franchisees and a particular business model that addresses the gap between rural and urban scenario.

Franchising in India is taking a big shape and is set to carve a successful niche ahead, yet there are certain impediments that are challenging the sector and need to be overcome in order to march ahead towards success.

Companies covered in this market research report are-

Public Companies-

Archies Ltd., NIIT Ltd., Raymond Ltd., Titan Industries Ltd.

Private Companies -

Apollo Health & Lifestyle Pvt. Ltd., CL Educate Ltd., Dr Batras’ Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd., Eurokids International Ltd., Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd., Lakme Lever Pvt. Ltd., Madura Garments Lifestyle Retail Company Ltd., Baskin Robbins India Pvt. Ltd., Subway Systems India Pvt. Ltd.

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