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Mobile communications market expanding successfully
The mobile communications market is recovering all around the world. Over the first six months of the current year, sales of mobile phones, in particular, increased considerably in emerging and developing countries, while products relating to mobile internet were the growth drivers in western industrialized nations. Total sales of mobile phones and smartphones climbed by 6% in Europe. GfK Retail and Technology present key market figures as the IFA 2010 trade fair kicks off in Berlin. more >>European market for small domestic appliances records positive figures
The European market for small domestic appliances has recorded positive figures for the first six months of this year. In Western Europe, sales increased by 6% in comparison to the previous year, while Eastern Europe saw growth of as much as 7%. GfK Retail and Technology present the latest key market figures from the retail panel as the IFA 2010 trade fair kicks off in Berlin. more >>Major Domestic Appliances Back in Worldwide Demand
There are signs of a strong recovery for Major Domestic Appliances this year. The markets in Europe and North America showed positive trends for the first half of 2010, while the emerging markets in Asia and Latin America continued to record substantial growth. In the Middle East, demand is increasing significantly after very weak development in the previous year. Spending was up worldwide by almost 10% (basis: US dollar) in the first six months, with a rise in unit sales of around 7%. GfK Retail and Technology present key market figures as the IFA 2010 trade fair kicks off in Berlin. more >>Trend towards mobility and home networking
The European market for IT products recorded positive development in the first six months of this year, with sales up by 4%. The two trends of mobility and home networking are boosting consumer demand and there is a growing focus in the market on new, innovative product segments. GfK Retail and Technology present key market figures as the IFA 2010 trade fair kicks off in Berlin. more >>Pleasing growth for consumer electronics
The European market for consumer electronics is currently on an upward trend. Sales growth of 4.6%, driven by technical innovations, was recorded in the first six months of this year compared with the first half of the prior year. As a result of the increasing interconnectedness of devices and further developments in the quality of picture, sound and design, consumers are prepared to spend more money on products. Positive growth is also expected for the year as a whole. more >>