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Global Retailing: Retail in the GCC – Locating Potential in a Slowing Global Market

Apr 2009

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About this Report

About this Report

As retailing’s most developed markets tremble under the onslaught of the global recession, retailers need to expand to survive – but where? Global retailers are increasingly aware of the opportunities offered by the GCC markets of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The region has been hit by the economic slowdown, but its economies remain supported by oil and gas production. These complex and diverse markets still have growth to offer.


What this report includes

  • Up-to-the minute analysis of the latest trends in the industry
  • New product development, forecasts and other themes
  • Unique graphics and illustrated case studies
  • Most recent brand and company news
  • New insight into the size and shape of the market

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  • Leading industry opinion keeps you abreast of latest news and trends
  • Forward-looking outlook on a category, market or issue affecting the industry
  • Latest five year forecasts assess how the market is predicted to develop
  • Understand the competitive environment, the leading players and brands

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Definitions

Sources

Key Findings

Retailing in the GCC: Geographic Scope

SWOT – Retailing in the GCC Markets

The GCC – A Top 20 Global Retail Market

GCC – Current Prospects

Regional Analysis

GCC Market Dynamics and Future Prospects

Regional Analysis: Saudi Arabia

Focus on Saudi Arabia

Non-food Drives Growth in Biggest GCC Market

Retail Consolidation Helps Drive Development in Saudi Arabia

Al- Azizia Panda Consolidates its Lead in Saudi Arabia

Gender Politics: Religious Rules Affect Saudi Retail Strategies

Winners and Losers in Saudi Arabian Retailing 2008-2013

Saudi Arabian Retail Forecasts: Channels to Watch

Regional Analysis: United Arab Emirates

Focus on United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Seven Diverse Emirates, Seven Diverse Markets

Mall Development Defines UAE Retail Market

Modern Grocery Formats Dominate UAE Grocery Retail

UAE Retail Success as Tourism Growth Stutters

Changing Expectations for Dubai Retail

Regional Analysis: Qatar

Focus on Qatar

Room for Development Remains in Rich Qatari Market

Positive Economic Moves Add Potential to Retail Market

Case Study: Retailers Help Keep Grocery Prices Low in Qatar

Western Brands Flock to Qatar’s Thriving Fashion Channel

Women Form Key Consumer Group in Qatari Market

Regional Analysis: Oman

Focus on Oman

Low Population, Low Spend Make Oman a Challenging Market

Tourism and FDI Make Oman a Hotter Retail Destination

Regional Analysis: Kuwait

Focus on Kuwait

Kuwaiti Retail Developing at Breakneck Speed

Key Kuwait-based Retailers

Kuwaiti Retail Risks Overheating on Current Consumer Base

Regional Analysis: Bahrain

Focus on Bahrain

Bahrain Retail Still Developing

Visitor Numbers Key to Bahrain’s Continued Development

Scale of Ambition Growing in Bahrain Grocery Retail

Channel Analysis – Grocery Retailing

Retail Overview

Modern Grocery Retail Squeezes Independent Share of Sales

Grocery Retail in the GCC: Product Focus

Grocery Product Focus: Cross-GCC Packaged Food Markets

Grocery Product Focus: Cross-GCC Packaged Food Markets

Hypermarkets: Key Drivers and Challenges

Wide Business Base Critical to Hypermarket Development

Western/GCC Partnerships: Variable Quality

Supermarket Channel Far from Fading

Retail Launch: Neighbourhood Retail Centres

C-stores/Forecourt Retail Formats Offer More Convenience

Channel Analysis – Non-grocery Retailing

Discretionary Spending Drives Non-grocery Retail

Department Stores Drive Mixed Retail

Variety Stores Retail Launch: Daiso

High Consumer Demand for Beauty Products

Top Two C&T Retailers Accelerate Growth

Clothing & Footwear Specialist Retailers Remain in Fashion

Electronics and Appliance Specialists Go Large

Demand Growth for Furniture and Furnishings

Is the Souk Making a Comeback?

Internet Retailing to Dominate GCC’s Small Non-store Market

Channel Analysis – Non-store Retailing

Bad News for Store-based Sales Could be Good News Online

Internet Retailing Launch: Souq.com Bids for Success

Competitive Landscape

International Brands Rely on Franchise Partnerships

Foreign Retailers in the GCC: What Makes a Good Partner?

Key Grocery Partner: Majid Al Futtaim Group

Key Non-grocery Partner: MH Alshaya

Local Retailers – More Room for Development

Keeping it Local: Al- Azizia Panda

Market Prospects

Growing Internationalisation: Beyond GCC Borders

High Retail Prices are Increasingly Critical Issue

Cost Control Likely to Result in a Shift in Supply Chain

Credit Crunch Woes?

GCC Retail: Fortunes Favour the Brave

Arab Markets Offer High Potential in a Challenging World

Appendix 1: Market Forces in GCC Retailing

Consumer Expenditure Trends Reflected in Population Growth

Cross-border Economic Cooperation

Saudi Arabia Overtakes UAE to Become Top FDI Target

Oil Prices Fall From Their Peak

Falling Oil Prices Pressure GCC Economies

Diversity of Income Signals Retailing Challenges

Tourism Targeted in Drive to Economic Diversification

Uneven Development of Business/Leisure Tourism

GCC Retailing Shaped by Young Consumer Base

Shopping Mall Popularity Boosted by Climate Factors

Appendix 2: Euromonitor’s Forecast Restatement

GCC Markets: Economic Update (End of March 2009)

GCC Markets: Retail Update (End of March 2009)

Saudi Arabia: Forecast Restatement

Projecting the Future: Forecasting & Factor Analysis

Quantifying the Impact of the Crisis: Factor Analysis

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