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Consumer Goods & Retail is the largest services sector, providing the necessary link between producers and final consumers. The sector has a major socio-economic role, being among the biggest employment generators and contributors to economic growth. It is highly heterogeneous, using a variety of formats and channels to meet the needs of the more sophisticated global consumer. In today’s digital era, the increasing penetration of everyday life by information and communications technologies is reshaping the purchase decision process. This promotes the rapid development of online retail solutions that enhance customer retention and create tailor-made experience through both digital and mobile platforms.
Activities associated with Consumer Goods & Retail are the manufacturing and retailing of goods intended for everyday use by end consumers. Examples include food, textile products, apparel and footwear, household goods, furniture, hygiene and personal care products, jewellery, toys and sporting goods. It also covers all retail channels, from traditional supermarkets and specialised stores to non-store retailers such as e-stores, mail-order houses and direct selling establishments. Retail sale of fuels and vehicles is also included in this sector.
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China's automotive sector continued to rank first globally in terms of production and sales in 2024. According to statistics published by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the country's total motor vehicle output and sales ...
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The automotive sector in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) remained resilient through 2023 and early 2024, overcoming new global and regional challenges. By mid-2024, it had not only regained pre-pandemic production and sales levels but also entered a ...
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China's automotive sector continued to rank first globally in terms of production and sales in 2023. According to the statistics published by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the country's total motor vehicle output and sales ...
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Entering Colombia's automotive sector can be strategically approached through various modes. For instance, foreign manufacturers, such as Divemotor, representing brands that include Mercedes-Benz, have entered the market to expand and diversify their ...
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China's automotive sector continued to rank first globally in terms of production and sales in 2023. According to the statistics published by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the country's total motor vehicle output and sales ...
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China's automotive sector continued to rank first globally in terms of production and sales in 2023. According to the statistics published by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), the country's total motor vehicle output and sales ...
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