Global Trends & Forecasts, 2012

Planet Retail Ltd | November 2011

The top 5 trends driving international retail strategies

By Matthew Stych and Rob Gregory

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Matthew StychResearch Director

matthew.stych@planetretail.net

This report provides an overview of the hottest trends in global retailing and examines how these trends may affect the global retail scene in 2012 and beyond.

All images ©Planet Retail Ltd unless otherwise stated.

Global Trends & Forecasts, 2012

Robert GregoryGlobal Research Director

robert.gregory@planetretail.net

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Contents

1. The retail sector in 2011 and 2012

2. Key trends

i. Multi-channel as winning channel

ii. Big plans for small stores

iii. Shopper engagement

iv. Private label endorsement

v. E-commerce as the future of internationalisation

3. Summary

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1The retail sector in

2011 and 2012

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Forecasts globally have been revised downwards as uncertainty reigns. GDP growth forecasts may be downgraded further as conditions in Europe worsen.

Emerging markets grow in importance as developed markets hit hardest.

X The retail sector in 2011 and 2012

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Global: GDP Growth, 2009-2012f (%)World

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Note: f - forecastSource: Planet Retail