Category Archives: Global Retailing

Read about how domestic and foreign retailers are performing around the world.

Key Trendwatching Predictions for 2013

Each year, Trendwatching publishes a report on consumer trends and expectations to recognize for the coming year. For this year, Trendwatching observes that: “2013 will be the perfect storm of necessity and opportunity: some economies will do OK(-ish), others will … Continue reading

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What’s Ahead in 2013

JWT has just released its “100 Things to Watch in 2013″ report. Click the image to access the slideshow – lots of interesting stuff here!  

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The Growing Popularity of Malls in Russia

Shopping malls have been popular in the United States and elsewhere around the world for many decades. Now, they are gaining in popularity in Russia. As Andrew E. Kramer reports for the New York Times: “Shoppers who find that 250 … Continue reading

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