Tag Archives: retail

There is no denying the fact that Pakistan has been swamped with the concept of supermarket and one could see a deluge of local as well as global chains of supermarkets in almost every nook and corner of the country. …

Pakistan has an unorganized retail sector. There are inherent limitations which include lack of economies due to small scale operations, lower level of functional expertise and lack of financial strength. Such limitations negatively impact the ability of unorganized sector to …

There is a lot to learn from the global franchise model both for the local business chains and the consumers. Pakistani market currently has the presence of leading international fast food franchises and consumer brands, which are successfully doing their …

Interview with Mr Anis Majeed – Chairman, Karachi Wholesale Grocers Association (KWGA) PAGE: How would you comment on the import of pulses? Anis Majeed: Pakistan is an agro-based country, but Pakistan imports around 50% of pulses consumed in the country from …

In recent years, Japanese online retailers have been exporting an increasing amount of merchandise cross-border, primarily to the United States and China. According to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) in Japan, the retail value generated through cross-border e-commerce by Chinese consumers …

The high street, or the main shopping area, has always been the heart of any UK town or city. But over the last ten years, it’s significance has dwindled. Over 28,000 stores have closed, and footfall has been on a …

Pakistani market currently has the presence of leading international fast food franchises and consumer brands, which are successfully doing their business in the country. This franchise model is actually transferring improved training, technology and business know-how to the local market. …

With the induction of global brands and outlets, Pakistan’s retail sector at present witnessing a booming and impressive growth. The local retailers are expanding their boundaries to compete with their larger foreign competitors. In 2013, seven Pakistani brands were nominated …

Black Friday is upon us once again. Deals for cut-price clothes, televisions, appliances – you name it – are popping up. And for a limited time only. While stocks last, you could snag a bargain before Christmas. Traditionally in the …

In the business of shops and selling, times are tough. Retail sales indicate that shops are are struggling to persuade customers to part with their cash. But there are some innovative methods which retailers are using to address the challenge of enticing …

With an estimated size of the retail market at around $50 billion, the country’s retail sector is growing faster than its economy. But still there is long way to go and some key initiatives by the government and entrepreneurs need …

In many towns and cities across the UK it seems like there are new coffee shops appearing all the time, even in streets where there are a good handful already. This raises a series of questions. At what point will …