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In the latest annual survey of retail and consumer goods CEOs conducted by PwC on behalf of JDA Software , CEOs expressed rising confidence in revenue growth over the next 12 months compared to last year. However, meeting the...

With the increased use of mobile devices and advanced technology, online shopping is increasingly becoming popular in comparison to shopping at physical stores. But what exactly has fuelled the increased purchase of products online rather than in stores? PricewaterhouseCoopers' Global...

There are about 12 million to 14 million kirana shops -- family-run corner-shops/ mom-and-pop or convenience stores selling groceries and other products -- across India (according to a 2015 report by PricewaterhouseCoopers, a consultancy, with India Retail Forum), and...

The Indian retail industry has experienced high growth over the last decade, with a noticeable shift towards organised retailing formats. The industry is moving towards a modern concept of retailing. From a small penetration level of about 2-3 per cent in...

PwC’s annual global total retail survey 2016 has tracked consumer behavior across retail channels, bringing to light the changes brought about by multichannel retailing. From choosing between channels to being channel agnostic, consumers today are rapidly moving towards the...

PwC’s Pulse Survey underscored the determined intent of companies across industries to tap into the inevitable rural juggernaut fuelled by the rising income levels and middle-class aspirations as well as continued investments in infrastructure in rural and ‘rurban’ areas. Based...

The growth in e-commerce has had a very different impact on brick and mortar retail space than on industrial real estate space. While e-commerce has taken sales away from traditional brick and mortar locations, contributing to a number of...

One doesn’t have to live in Shanghai or Mumbai to understand that the most dynamic markets – and many of today’s most creative retailers – reside in Asia. Just this past November the Western press was filled with stories touting...

In this study, we report on the findings from our analysis of key tax ratios of 49 large companies in the retail sector. The analysis provides insight into the effective tax rate (“ETR”) and cash tax rate reported by...

The UK’s historic vote on June 23 to leave the EU surprised many, both in Britain and mainland Europe. Businesses are coming to terms with the implications, especially given the uncertainty surrounding the exit process and how this will...