Abstract
Globalisation of retail is not an emerging or imminent strategy, but a current
focus for many retailers. Established retailers recognise that with domestic
organic growth becoming more difficult to sustain in mature markets, expansion
into new markets is a necessary step towards securing future profitability.
According to Deloitte' s 2007 figures, retailers with operations in more than
ten countries posted an average net profit margin of 4.7% compared with 3.1%
for those in only one or two countries.
The timing of this report is critical in light of events in today' s market and
the recognised importance to understand the potential of the global food
retail market over the next five years. Retailers need to make sense of the
economic situation impacting the western financial markets, appreciate the
potential impact of rising food prices and general living costs, analyse the
influence of growing fuel and commodity prices, and appreciate that consumer
confidence appears to be falling.
The primary aim of this study is to understand the impact, pace and current
status of globalisation in the food retail market and the potential impact
this will have on the food, drink and retail industry over the next five
years. The report also considers current trends influencing the globalisation
of the food retail market.
The top 50 food retailers are identified and the top ten are analysed in terms
of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, market growth strategies, product
development, relations with suppliers and branded manufacturers, and various
other activities over the past 12-18 months.
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