Retailing in Italy 2008

Publication Date	April 2008
Publisher	Verdict
Product Type	Report
Pages	65
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	VDT00316

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Summary

Introduction

Verdict Research: Italy has one of the highest concentrations of independent specialists in Europe, a declining and ageing population, a stagnating economy and a greater degree of bureaucracy and regulation than many EU countries. However Italian retail is changing. This report explores the market and sector dynamics and highlights the opportunities as well as the challenges for retailers.

Scope

Market size, space and store numbers 2002-2007 for Italian food & grocery, clothing & footwear, DIY, electricals and furniture sectors.

Total retail sector growth, economic and demographic data 2002-2007 and analysis of the fast growing Out of Town retail development in Italy.

Average sales densities and average store size per sector plus a focus on the three leading operators by market share.

Detailed focus on strategic issues facing retailers including regional inequalities, supermarkets' development of non-food and budget shopping.

Report Highlights

Italian retail has shrunk in the past five years by 1.9% as lack of economic growth has held back consumer spend. In addition population growth has almost stopped with some regions in the South in decline. Meanwhile the outlook for economic growth is poor.

With Italian consumers becoming much more budget conscious, Italian retail is set for a major shake up from 'low cost' operators in a number of sectors as new entrants make inroads into the market.

DIY is the most dynamic sector, with growth up 25.3% in the past five years with foreign retailers such as Leroy Merlin, OBI and Castorama exploiting Italian consumers' increasing interest in this sector.

Reasons to Purchase

Use this report to plan European expansion, minimising the risks and maximising the opportunities of entering this changing market.

Understand the key issues retailers face in the major Italian retail sectors and the economic and demographic context in which they operate.

Discover the trends and issues of Italian retail and make well informed strategic decisions that take full advantage of the opportunities available.

Content

Chapter 1 Executive Summary
- Key Findings
- Main Conclusions
Chapter 2 Italy- Economic Overview
- Key Findings
- Main Messages
- Gdp
- Inflation
- Interest Rates
- Employment
Chapter 3 Italy - Demographic Overview
- Key Findings
- Main Messages
- Population Growth by Country: Italy vs Eu 15
- Changes by Age Groups
Chapter 4 Italian Retail Market
- Italian Retail Market Size
Chapter 5 Food & Grocery
- Market Summary
- Recent Developments & Trends
- Shares of Grocery Retailers in Italy
- Outlook for Grocery Retailing in Italy
Chapter 6 Clothing & Footwear
- Market Summary
- Recent Developments & Trends
- Outlook for Clothing Retailing in Italy
Chapter 7 Diy
- Market Summary
- Recent Developments & Trends
- Shares of Diy Retailers in Italy
- Outlook for Diy Retailing in Italy
Chapter 8 Electricals
- Market Summary
- Recent Developments & Trends
- Shares of Electricals Retailers in Italy
- Outlook for Electricals Retailing in Italy
Chapter 9 Furniture
- Market Summary
- Recent Developments & Trends
- Market Shares of Leading Furniture Retailers in Italy
- Outlook for Furniture Retailing in Italy
Chapter 10 out-of-Town Retailing in Italy
- Market Summary
- Retail Warehouse Space
- Legislation and Planning Issues
- Retail Warehouse Parks
- Outlook
Chapter 11 Strategic Issues
- Regional Inequalities
- Bureaucracy and Regulation
- Supermarkets Attempt Non-Food Expansion
- Italy Embraces Low Cost Shopping
- Internet Shopping Finally Takes off
- Role of Women in Italian Retail Culture
- Retail Opportunities in Italy
Chapter 12 Glossary
- Definitions
- Abbreviations
List of Tables
- Table 1: Italian Population Structure by Region, Thousands, 2005 vs 2000
- Table 2: Italian Retail Market Size 2002-2007e
- Table 3: Italy Grocery Retail Snapshot 2002-07
- Table 4: Italy Grocery Market Share 2007
- Table 5: Italy Clothing & Footwear Spend & Specialist Sales 2002-2007
- Table 6: Italy Clothing & Footwear Specialists 2002-2007e
- Table 7: Italy Diy Expenditure & Specialist Sales 2002-2007
- Table 8: Italy Diy Specialists 2002-2007
- Table 9: Italy Diy Market Shares 2007
- Table 10: Italy Electricals Expenditure & Specialist Sales 2002-2007
- Table 11: Italy Electricals Specialists 2002-2007
- Table 12: Italy Electricals Market Shares 2007
- Table 13: Italy Furniture Expenditure & Specialist Sales 2002-2007
- Table 14: Italy Furniture Specialists 2002-2007
- Table 15: Italy Furniture Market Shares 2007
- Table 16: Italy Oot Sales 2002-2007
- Table 17: Italy Selling Space 2002-2007
- Table 18: Leading Retail Warehouse Parks by Space 2007
- Table 19: Italian Regions: Gdp per Capita, € , 2006 and % Growth 2001-2006
- Table 20: Italian Regions: Summary of Retail Regulation 2008
- Table 21: 'Low Cost' Retail in Italy: Market Entrants 1989-2003
List of Figures
- Figure 1: Italy Real Gdp and % Change Y-O-Y 1997-2007
- Figure 2: Eu15 % Change in Real Gdp* 2007 on 2002
- Figure 3: Italy Gdp 2007 and Forecast 2007-2009
- Figure 4: Italy vs Eu15 Hicp Inflation 1997-2007
- Figure 5: Ecb Main Refinancing Rate 2003-07, Quarterly Average
- Figure 6: Total Unemployment Italy vs Eu15 1997-2007
- Figure 7: Forecast Population Growth (%) Italy vs Eu25 - 2017 on 2007
- Figure 8: Italian Age Group Changes % - 07 on 97 and Forecast 2017 on 2007
- Figure 9: Italian Age Group Breakdowns 2007 & 2017
- Figure 10: Percentage of Individuals Who Ordered Goods or Services over The Internet for Private Use in The past 3 Months 2006 and 2007
- Figure 11: Employment Rate (%) of Women Aged 15-64 Years 1997-2006