New Report Available: Retailing in Brazil
In 2012, retailing experienced a slowdown in growth compared with the good performance posted in 2011. The slowing performance was the result of declining consumer confidence in the face of troubles in European countries such as Greece and Spain, and disappointing economic growth. Although slowing, retail sales continued to grow, and retailers showed their optimism in future growth by investing in outlet expansion and mergers and acquisitions.
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