Description

Standard & Poor's Global Industry Surveys help meet the growing demand for in-depth industry analysis from a European, Asian and Latin American perspective. Designed for strategic planners, management consultants, money managers, researchers, business students, and academic faculty, Global Industry Surveys are an excellent way to get up to speed on current events, future trends and the competitive dynamics of leading industries outside of North America. Intended to complement a subscription to Standard & Poor's flagship industry research product - Industry Surveys - each Global Industry Survey will include the following sections: Current Environment, Industry Trends, How the Industry Operates, Key Industry Ratios and Statistics, Glossary, Industry References and Comparative Company Analysis.

Table of Contents

CURRENT ENVIRONMENT Japanese retail market continues slow recovery Chinese, Indian retail markets surge Other markets expand Rebound continues in South Korea Private equity heats up down under INDUSTRY PROFILE Japanese lead the way in specialty retail Japan: the region's wealthiest market Developing markets Other developed markets INDUSTRY TRENDS European, American chains move into Asia Chinese splurging on their homes Asian retailers look for new markets HOW THE INDUSTRY OPERATES Evolution of the specialty store Behind the scenes: inventory procurement and management KEY INDUSTRY RATIOS AND STATISTICS GLOSSARY INDUSTRY REFERENCES COMPARATIVE COMPANY ANALYSIS