Bags and Luggage Specialist Retailers: This is a channel of various players with several experts that stand out for their leadership in design, production, entrepreneurial strength and assumption of the risks of innovation. The brands Totto and Mario Hernandez share the recognition of Colombian consumers in different niches and project their leadership at a regional level.

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Koba Colombia SAS has become a strong competitor with its D1 brand of discounters, which sells national and imported products of high quality at very low prices, and since its creation in 2009, has nearly tripled its sales and participation in the market. However, its expansion plans continue to seek to expand its coverage in the country. The strategy to achieve this is based on an operation with low prices by applying a policy of cost reductions in areas such as logistics, staff,…

Media Markt-Saturn Belgium NV is expected to retain the top spot within electronics and appliance specialist retailers throughout the forecast period. However, given the increasing success of the internet retailing channel, the company is set to focus more on its online presence rather than continuing with its outlet expansion plan which was laid out in 2014 and which foresaw 10 new store openings in Belgium over the 2015-2017 period.

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Coop Genossenschaft, the second largest retailer in Switzerland is expected to pursue its strategy of increased product segmentation and price reduction campaigns to maintain its competitive edge in an increasingly challenging environment. The company will continue to focus on freshness, sustainability and environmentally-friendly products while seeking to expand its online retailing and diversifying its activities.

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Thanks to its offerings, numerous product innovations and new services, as well as its social and environmental commitment and sustainability programmes, Migros is likely to be well positioned to defy the upcoming tough challenges of the retail environment in Switzerland. Internet retailing is expected to remain one of the main sources of growth for Migros as the retailer is expected to continue expanding this channel while continuing to focus on offering the best value for…

Lidl follows a successful strategy of focusing on market presence, a high level of professionalism and customer satisfaction, as well as offering a wide variety of good quality products at comparably low prices. Additional services, special themed weekly product promotions and the launch of specific areas within its stores for fresh food products such as baked goods should all help to increase its appeal among a wider range of consumers, thereby expanding its customer base. Its store-based…

Although Dia acquired a large number of outlets during the review period, it is unlikely that the retailer will continue to expand through the acquisition of retail chains or outlets. The company’s strategy is likely to focus on the new concept of La Plaza de Dia, which is a proximity format offering a wide range of fresh produce. Additionally, the company is expected to continue refurbishing its outlets in an effort to revamp their image and to increase the variety of products that they…

Joyería Tous is planning to expand its outlet network in Spain and it is expected to compete mainly by widening its product portfolio, including offering a wider range of lower-price products as well as possibly adding new types of accessories to its product range. The company is expected to focus on the new territories such as Malaysia and Philippines, with new territories likely to be added in the near future. Its aggressive marketing strategy is likely to continue throughout the forecast…

Wal-Mart Chile’s growth strategy is based on consistently maintaining low prices, along with offering a comprehensive range of services to its customers. This, coupled with the continuous expansion of its network of store-based retail outlets, has ensured that the company operates in strategic locations throughout the country.

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The expansion strategy at Colombian level has integrated new stores and included new openings. In Latin America, the company took control of other retailers, which it has accompanied with the creation of an omnichannel platform that incorporates more than 2,600 stores throughout the region. Its integration into Grupo Éxito has allowed it to look for optimisation when negotiating products, seeking new formats, planning the possibility of others such as cash and carry in Colombia, and…

Amazon is set to invest further in its infrastructure in Germany, for example in logistics centres. The company is planning to launch its Amazon Fresh service in the coming years and further extend Amazon Prime, which is slowly being introduced to the German market. In addition, the company’s strategy will continue to focus on its customers. It will seek to maintain existing customers and recruit new ones through fast and often free delivery, competitive prices and a constant range of new…

Mixed retailers grows by 2% in current value terms in 2016, which represents an improvement when compared to the CAGR of less than 1% observed during the review period. Mixed retailers has benefited in 2016 from the positive performance of department stores, which represents 36% of the channel’s total value sales. Growth has also been supported by the ongoing expansion of Costco within warehouse clubs. This has increased the participation of this channel with it increasing its share in mixed…

Mixed retailers grows by 2% in current value terms in 2016, which represents an improvement when compared to the CAGR of less than 1% observed during the review period. Mixed retailers has benefited in 2016 from the positive performance of department stores, which represents 36% of the channel’s total value sales. Growth has also been supported by the ongoing expansion of Costco within warehouse clubs. This has increased the participation of this channel with it increasing its share in mixed…

Bags and luggage specialist retailers has seen slightly slower current value growth in 2015 and 2016 as compared to the CAGR achieved over the review period. This is mainly due to the competition from internet retailing. However, such a shift has been partly counterbalanced by a more positive economic context which has pushed consumers to spend more on high-end products. Moreover, when it comes to luxury goods, consumers tend to still prefer to buy in physical stores rather than on the…

Bags and Luggage Specialist Retailers: German consumers have become increasingly interested in external appearances related to clothing and fashion. For many women, but also men, bags are complementary products which help to create a certain modern image. The stable economy in 2016 supported consumers’ desire to invest more in their appearance, in turn supporting sales of bags and luggage specialist retailers. In addition, demand for suitcases and luggage for travelling also increased in…

Decathlon is expected to strengthen its operations in the online channel by increasing the size of its largest logistics centre in Spain, located in El Prat de Llobregat near Barcelona, which is already 48,000 sq m in size. Additionally, the company is expected to increase the number of its urban stores in order to take advantage of the proximity trend being seen in sports goods stores.

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Falabella’s internet retailing platform receives constant attention, as it is increasingly important for the company, offering an increasingly wide range of products which are constantly being matched by its main competitors, making it a dynamic and ever-growing channel. The company recently announced an organic expansion plan, which means that it will pursue growth through its own retail outlets rather than by acquiring existing retail companies, as well as by strengthening its position…

Sodimac has implemented a successful segmentation strategy based on various types of retail formats and on offering a variety of complementary services. These formats are: home improvement, which targets families and the general public; maintenance and home repairs, which targets small building contractors; and construction, which targets large construction companies. One of the main projects of the company is entitled “Mejorando la Casa” (Improving the Home), which is an ongoing effort to…

Established at the end of 2015, Azerbaijan Supermarket started operating under the Bravo brand name from April 2016, and is focused on providing the local population with grocery products at comparatively lower prices to meet the demands of consumers. In the future, Bravo is expected to grow further and achieve a large share by increasing its number of stores, finding advantageous locations for its new branches. Azerbaijan Supermarket could also further benefit from metro advertising, which…

Bags and Luggage Specialist Retailers: The strong Swiss franc and competition from the internet led to a slight decline in sales of bags and luggage specialist retailers in 2016. Swiss consumers benefited from the high valuation of the Swiss franc, which led them to do their shopping in neighbouring EU countries such as France and Germany, where the prices are significantly lower. Moreover, many international tourists touring around Europe, for example, shifted purchases of bags and luggage…