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CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS. Retail sector overview and key trends. August 2013. LOUISE HOWARTH . Senior Retail Analyst. Sector Overview Key Trends Outlook and Implications Further Reading. Contents. 1. Sector Overview.

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CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

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  1. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS Retail sector overview and key trends August 2013 LOUISE HOWARTH Senior Retail Analyst

  2. Sector Overview Key Trends Outlook and Implications Further Reading Contents

  3. 1. Sector Overview

  4. Best Buy retained its position at the top of the consumer electronics (CE) specialist retailer ranking during the global economic crisis, managing to increase revenue by 2.6%. Circuit City, Office Depot and Darty all dropped out of the Top 10 between 2007-2012, with Circuit City exiting the race entirely when it filed for bankruptcy in 2008. Those players with a presence in emerging markets, less affected by the economic recession, performed best over the period. • 1. Sector Overview 2.9% 1.5% 6.2% 8.6% 3.5% -5.0% -6.4% -14.4 N/A Source: Planet Retail

  5. Metro Group is expanding its online offering, in order to achieve a global online share of sales of 10% by 2014, and then double that figure again in the longer term. The retailer intends to add 40-50 Media Markt and Saturn stores per annum. Focus is being placed on accelerated growth in large markets such as Russia and Turkey. A recent move has been the conversion of Saturn stores to the Media Markt bannerin some countries, helping optimise the retailer’s large marketing spend volumes. • The top CE retailers are focusing on improving efficiencies in order to boost profits after several years of operational margin declines. • 1. Sector Overview • Apple is building out its store network internationally, in order to give its international fans more touch points to the brand. • In terms of growth strategy, particular focus is being placed on China as a country with high growth potential. New stores will be rolled out at a much faster rate than seen previously. • As competition increases, Apple is extending its product offering. There have been rumours in recent months regarding an Apple television, iWatch and even a games console. • Best Buy is reducing its US total floor space by 20% but increasing touch points by 20%. • Long term, Best Buy is aiming for an operating margin of 5-6% and a return on investment of 13-15% by improving efficiency. This includes cutting administrative and non-product expenses. Part of this strategy will involve store closures. • Best Buy will work with its vendors to drive value. It also wants to collaborate with manufacturers to bring its customers the most innovative and exclusive products. Expert is looking to attract new organisations and independents to its network in existing markets after experiencing a tough few years when a number of its independents closed up shop. The retailer is committed to a restructuring programme in Portugal and Spain after being heavily impacted by the Eurozone crisis. Development of its online store in Germany.

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