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Reports: GfK TEMAX W. Europe

GfK TEMAX Fusion W. Europe
GfK TEMAX Fusion W. Europe

GfK Retail and Technology - sales research and market expertise

GfK Retail and Technology is a sector of the GfK Group, one of the top five market research companies worldwide. We are the world's leading market researcher tracking Point-of-Sale (POS) data in technical consumer goods and entertainment media markets.

POS data from retailers and resellers in countries across the world forms the basis of our research. Our StarTrack reporting platform compiles this data and provides retailers, manufacturers and industry leaders with comparable market reporting information at both country and international level.

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Global Domestic Appliance Markets Resilient in Turbulent Times

At the GfK Global Domestic Appliance Conference held on 11th March 2010 in Milan, Italy, experts highlighted the global key trends for Major and Small Domestic Appliances... For the total year 2009, GfK Retail and Technology estimates a decrease in global MDA turnover of around 8%. In the US the downturn led to a strong reduction of MDA sales of around 12%, mainly due to the ailing housing market and weak consumer spendings. More >>

Tourism Industry on Road to Recovery as Demand Increases Across Europe

Vacation demand has stabilized for the 2010 summer season in Germany and in the UK in particular, two of the largest tourism source markets in Europe. The greatest growth has been recorded for vacations in Turkey and Egypt. Additionally, cruises are currently proving popular across Europe. More >>

Personal Care Products Performance Drives Italian SDA Market Revenue Down

As in many other Durable Goods sectors, Italian Small Domestic Appliances (SDA) has been impacted by the global financial crisis. Total turnover for the SDA market decreased by 3.7%; from 1.1 million euro in 2008 to stand at 1.06 million euro for 2009. More >>

Events: GfK at World Retail Congress

GfK at 2010 World Retail Congress
GfK at 2010 World Retail Congress

GfK at 2010 World Retail Congress

  • Date: 21-23 April 2010 
  • Place: Intercontinental, Berlin
  • GfK Markets: Retail Services, Fashion
  • Breakfast Briefing: Retailing in 2010, Challenges and Opportunities in the Fashion Markets 
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Events: GfK at RetailVision Europe

GfK at 2010 Retail Vision Europe
GfK at 2010 Retail Vision Europe

GfK at 2010 RetailVision Europe

  • Date: 10-12 May 2010 
  • Place: London, UK 
  • GfK Markets: IT, CE 
  • GfK Presentation 
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