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Marktanalyse - 'Asia-Pacific Online Payment Methods Reports 2013-First Half 2013'

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Marktanalyse - 'BRIC Online Payment Methods Reports 2013-First Half 2013'

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Direct sales performed well in Argentina in 2012 as the category reaped the benefits of skyrocketing inflation and import barriers impacting heavily on store-based retailers. Direct sellers have a competitive advantage over other retails as they offer products at much lower prices than store-based retailers. Although store-based retailers offer a wider range of discounts and often offer interest-free financing, direct selling agents bri... mehr

The two direct selling leaders, Avon Bulgaria and Oriflame Bulgaria, are developing well. As the products offered by these companies are personally recommended by the companies’ representatives, they are well perceived by consumers. The cosmetics offered by Avon and Oriflame are considered high-quality products at affordable prices. This has encouraged the companies to introduce additional items into their brochures, such as bags and ... mehr

Direct selling declined by 2% in current value terms in 2012, as the competition from internet retailing strengthened. However, the 2012 decline was a significant improvement from the negative current value CAGR of 6% seen over the review period, mainly due to direct selling companies spending more on marketing and increasing the number of their agents.

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Value sales of direct selling declined by 3% in 2012. The number of reported dishonest business practices increased in direct selling over the last decade, resulting in a negative image of the industry as a whole among consumers. In particular, elderly consumers are typically concerned about health and are often lonely. As retired individuals stay at home most of their time, they are more vulnerable to unsolicited sales by selective fra... mehr

During the review period, direct sellers in New Zealand were faced with the threat of internet retailing. Growing at an exponential rate, this channel put considerable pressure on direct selling, with several companies launching online platforms to capitalise on this trend, for example Amway of New Zealand. Internet retailing is gaining popularity due to convenience and comparability. Consumers can compare prices online and have their p... mehr

Economic growth and the widening provision of credit, particularly for small businesses, resulted in many entrepreneurs entering direct selling in 2010 and 2011. These entrepreneurs are attracted by the country's large and growing population, affluence and the fact that many stay-at-home women appreciate the convenience offered by direct selling. In these years, new entrants focused on a wide range of areas, boosting sales in 'other' di... mehr

Direct selling grew at a pace of 2% in 2012 reaching total sales of €110 million. Overall sales were driven by the good performance of beauty and personal care direct selling and was further underlined by growth within a majority of product types including consumer healthcare direct selling (8%), apparel direct selling (5%) and home care direct selling (4%).

Euromonitor International's Direct Selling in Slovakia report offe... mehr

Direct selling remains a successful channel in retailing, with employment creation opportunities. Many people across South Africa are earning extra income as direct selling agents; hence they have the ability to increase the revenue for the whole channel. The use of direct sales agents allows a more personal relationship between the customer and the sales agent, and sales are not restricted to fixed premises, as agents can reach consume... mehr

Due to the fast pace of Swiss consumers’ lifestyles, longer working hours and the need for quick and easy retail options, many consumers are beginning to consider convenience over other priorities. Direct selling addresses this demand for convenience and, although people remain suspicious about this format, it has become more accepted.

Euromonitor International's Direct Selling in Switzerland report offers insight into key ... mehr

Growth in the market continues year-on-year with retail volume sales reaching 1.1 billion tonnes and retail value sales of SR5.9 billion. Rice is very popular in the Kingdom, accounting for a 93% retail volume share and an 86% retail value share of sales in dried processed food in 2012. Rice is a staple food and the majority of local recipes are eaten with rice. Thus it is a daily dish for consumers in the Kingdom.

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Capitalising on their strong foothold in the market, players in direct selling continue to expand their product lines in order to increase their shares while catering to the emerging needs of Filipino buyers. Market leader Avon Cosmetics Inc launched its consumer health direct selling brand called Avon Lite in recognition of the rising demand for health supplements from customers. On the other hand, Sundance Direct Selling also beefed u... mehr

The number of people taking up direct selling employment has increased in recent years due to the economic conditions in the country. A large number of people have lost their full time employment and are now taking up direct selling in order to strengthen their income. There has also been a shift in the type of people taking up direct selling in the UK with the channel witnessing an increase in younger sellers, couples, the over 50s and... mehr

Marktanalyse - 'Europe Online Payment Methods Reports 2013-First Half 2013'

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Growth in homeshopping in Argentina is closely related to the ongoing growth and development of internet retailing. As more online stores open in Argentina, retail companies such as Sprayette and Tevecompras benefit from demand among consumers who are still apt to phone in orders for products that they have viewed and selected online, and demand is stemming mainly from the lower prices of products sold online. However, much of the inter... mehr

Homeshopping continued to lose popularity amongst Bulgarians in 2012. It was more popular in the 1990s, when it was something new to the country. Since then, the general consumer belief is that homeshopping products are of poor quality. What is more, the Bulgarian consumer is quite conservative and would rather gather information personally before making a purchase. In addition, there is not a wide variety of products available through ... mehr

All the major homeshopping retailers are putting more emphasis on reaching potential customers through internet retailing, moving their business from traditional homeshopping.

Euromonitor International's Homeshopping in Hungary report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters,... mehr

Value sales of homeshopping declined by 3% in 2011. Category sales can be broken down into two major formats: TV and catalogue shopping. Although proportionally small, TV shopping continued to grow in 2012 and reached over 10% of total homeshopping sales. On the other hand, catalogue shopping suffered further decline, taking overall homeshopping category sales down by 2% in 2012.

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In October 2012 Sky TV launched The Shopping Channel, New Zealand’s first homeshopping channel. The Shopping Channel (TSC) was modelled on the Home Shopping Network platform, and screened locally produced advertising. Content was streamed live on pay-tv Sky TV’s Channel 18 and on Freeview (free-to-air-TV), but was also available on-demand through YouTube. Before the launch it was expected that the product categories promoted would i... mehr