Publications et études

Survey findings point to Great Britain as the country in Western Europe that is the most impacted by late payment from export customers.

Robust domestic demand expected to continue in 2016, but smaller players are struggling.

Continued pressure on sales prices while level of non-payments remains high.

Consumption growth continues in 2016 but margins remain tight.

More troubles for the electronics and toys segments.

Lower holiday sales likely to result in payment delays and insolvencies in 2016.

Payment delays are expected to increase.

Modest growth expected in 2016, with concentration process on-going in the market.

Introduction of a retail tax could hurt businesses’ margins.

Profit margins are expected to remain stable in 2016, but competition is strong.

The influx of cheaper brands from China has increased competition.

Newly founded businesses, in particular, face higher risks in the highly competitive market.

Profit margins in the consumer durables retail industry have generally increased in 2015.

Demand for consumer durables continues to increase, driven by rising living standards.

Despite major economic reforms growth remains subdued and inflation very high.

The economy continues to deteriorate, with high inflation and sharply increasing government debt.

Slower growth rate as the global commodity boom came to an end.

Growth sustained by government investments in infrastructure and private consumption.

A hard landing of the Chinese economy and growing social unrest remain downside risks.

In the French construction segment revenues and investments remain low, competition is fierce, and prices and profitability are both being squeezed.