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Trends: Digital Cameras Showing Upward Growth

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

GfK Retail & Technology reports global digital camera market now on upward trend. China has become the second largest market behind the USA, while Latin American growth reflects 51% from Jan-Jun 2010 versus same period last year.

Analysis: Back To School Printer Shelf Share Study

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Confortique Magazine: Inkjet Printers have dominated the retail landscape, but Laser Printers are showing Shelf Share growth, especially with Back To School promotions at retail.

Results of GfK TEMAX(R) for Q2 2010

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The total market for technical consumer goods ended the second quarter of the year with substantial growth of 4.8%, with total sales worth EUR 9.9 billion. Consumer electronics were the leading category. The information technology, photographic, telecommunication and small domestic appliance segments also exhibited increases.

Canadian Tire launches Major Appliances

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Adding new competition to the White Goods market, Canadian Tire entered the scene this past week in limited stores debuting key appliance SKUs from INGLIS. The month-long promotion hits 9 stores in Ontario and 2 in British Columbia. Read the release for more information, along with the flyer images.

Amazon: E-books Will Overtake Paperbacks by the End of 2011...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

With the release of their latest $139 E-Book, Amazon announced a prediction that they will likely sell more E-books than paperbacks before end of 2011. While this prediction sounds incredible, it's plausible given the recent rise of E-books in the market place with respect to the various players. IFR tracks the E-book category on Retail Shelves, Print Ads and on the Web. Contact us for more information.

Buying an LCD Television in Argentina or Brazil costs 42% more...

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

According to a new research study conducted by IFR South America, buying an LCD Television in Argentina or Brazil will cost consumers more, up to 42% more than the median for the whole region.

Notebooks and Netbooks Average Pricing Reported By Confortique Magazine

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Notebook and Netbook sales grew by 27% in 2009 compared to 2008. Confortique Magazine analyzed Notebook and Netbook average pricing by screen size from March 2009 to March 2010 in their May 2010 issue.

IFR Client Breakfast (Milan, Italy)

Mon, 31 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Looking to optimize your performance in retail stores? You can with IFR and GfK. Join us on June 22, 2010 at 0900 hrs at Melia Hotel, Via Masaccio 19, Milan Italy. Click on the link to view the invite and register!

IFR Launches New Logo

Wed, 12 May 2010 19:14:57 GMT

For over 30 years IFR has released dynamic tools, created new services and expanded into emerging markets. Now, we felt it was time to update our logo.

IFR Argentina: Samsung a Fast Shooter in Digital Camera Advertising...

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:15:07 GMT

During the past year, Samsung has shown the highest growth in Advertising brand share for Compact Digital Cameras in Argentina. Samsung has increased their brand share in Print Ads by 11.2% -- signaling a giant step forward. The attached Press Release is issued in both English and Spanish language.

IFR Hungary: Interview in RT Magazine

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:46:18 GMT

In the latest issue of RT Magazine in the article titled Tenyek, RT discusses the critical role of IFR in the retail marketplace with Roland Haidar and Gabor Szucs of IFR Central Europe.

Sears USA Begins New Advertising Trend...

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:50:14 GMT

For several years, Sears USA has dropped Weekly Print Ads on Sunday, like most national retailers. Beginning January 29, 2010 Sears began dropping their Print Ads on Fridays with the week-long sale to start on Friday through Thursday. Is this a start to to a new trend in the USA for national retailers? IFR will keep you posted...

In-Depth In Germany: CE-Markt Collaboration with IFR

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:50:37 GMT

For 2010, CE-Markt begins to integrate IFR market analysis into its publications providing readers with exclusive content. Click on this article for more information, including the first article.

IFR Print Ads Reveal: Boxing Day Knocks Out Black Friday

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:19:50 GMT

Custom North America Analysis -- with two major USA and Canada holidays completed, IFR found Canadian retailers were very competitive during Boxing Week compared to USA Black Friday week, especially now that the Canadian dollar is teetering on par with the US dollar.

12 Days of Trends - Recap

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:32:15 GMT

If you missed any of the IFR 12 Days of Trends, you are in luck... Click on the link to view all of the exciting stories from the past 12 Days in one article.