Carrefour Expanding in the Middle East

Discover how Carrefour is expanding in the Middle East and worldwide.

An Eye on the Arab World by Ahmed Nassef, President of Maktoob Research

These days, it is practically impossible to pick up a major American newspaper without reading about Dubai. Whether it is the construction of the world’s tallest building (which will also include the world’s first Armani super-luxury hotel), the world’s biggest shopping mall or the world’s biggest amusement park (housing the biggest Universal Studios), Dubai’s incredible growth has made it a center of commercial attention and has brought the larger Middle East market into focus for many of the world’s businesses.

However, reaching Arab consumers is not always easy, and trying to reach them online presents its own special set of challenges. While Dubai’s high Internet penetration rates (over 60 percent) should present fertile ground for online research, you’ll be hard pressed to find much of it being conducted, even by local branches of some of the international research firms. And beyond Dubai, the rest of the Middle East offers additional obstacles for online researchers as well.

Global Competitive Intelligence Company

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Ethanol Market Intelligence

Our Research on Ethanol

Ethanol is a clean burning, high-octave motor fuel that is produced from renewable sources. Normally ethanol is used as a blend with gasoline eg: E 10 – 10% ethanol & 90 % gasoline which are commonly used in the US. However there are higher blends eg: E85- 85% ethanol & 15% gasoline which is used in flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) which has also been introduced in the US by automakers.

This could make a big difference to Ethanol business. American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is leading efforts to using higher ethanol blends – 20%, 30%, 40%, etc in standard automobiles which could mean dramatically higher amount of renewable fuel.

FMCG Market in Vietnam

An Interesting Look into Vietnam

Our Research on Vietnam’s FMCG Market

Driven by increasing youth expenditures, better distribution networks and strong economic growth, Vietnam’s FMCG industry, which grew 20% in 2006, is expected to grow more in 2007. China’s growth rate was 11%, while the Thai market grew 4% and the Taiwan market grew 3%. 57% of Vietnam’s population is under 25 years old. Vietnam has a higher family density than other countries in Southeast Asia. The country’s monthly expenditure is around $40 USD. The most widely used cosmetic category in the country is facial moisturizers.

Indian Enzyme Market Research

Discover opportunities in the Indian Enzyme Market and how research can help you gain advantage.

Middle East Market Entry Research

Discover how to grow your business with Middle East Market Entry Research.

The Voice of Indian Consumers

By Ramesh Hariharan, Executive Director of Defussion Knowledge Solutions

Today’s organized retail sector in India is valued at $7 billion, and within 3 years (by the year 2010) the figure shall be 3.5 times as large at $25 billion.

Aerospace Market Research

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New York and Florida Real Estate Competitors

Overview

Major competitors in the United States market are concentrated in three regions: East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast. Particular areas of concentration include California, Missouri, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania.

Some of the major players in the industry that are from Florida and New York as are as follows:

Staying Ahead of the Curve During a US Recession

While many economists and economic indicators proclaim the US economy is already or about to be in recession, numerous companies from Europe, Asia and Middle East are simultaneously investing in the US economy.

Intelligence Gathering: The Importance of Relationships

To many in the business world, the Market Research or Business / Competitive Intelligence process is just a bunch of numbers, analysis and reports. An executive will send a brief to the research firm and after commissioning will expect a report according to their specifications.

What is missing from this perspective is the impact of relationships, specifically that between the client and the research provider.

Ruth Stanat

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