The complex interplay between online and in-person shopping in the US has tilted slightly in favor of bricks-and-mortar retailers, according to GfK’s 2014 FutureBuy global study of shopping habits and preferences. Incidents of smartphone ...
International, Information Technology Over the last two years, tablet PCs have certainly made their mark on the Russian and CIS* IT sectors. In Q1 2012, 700% more units were sold on the Russian market compared to the same period in 2011. In 2010, no ...
LED technology is shining bright in Japan, accounting for over half of all celling light sales in March 2012. These products have experienced rapid growth in the aftermath of the Great East Japan earthquake, with energy efficient appliances ...
People love tradition since it reflects reliable, well known experiences and memories. But sometimes, this becomes an obstacle when people are confronted with new things. The more complex these new things are the more people tend to think and judge ...
The latest forecast figures from GfK Digital World, produced in partnership with Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), reveal global spending on consumer technology devices will surpass $1 trillion in 2012 for the first time, increasing by 5% over ...
Today, the market for consumer electronics, major domestic appliances (MDA) and small domestic appliances (SDA) in South Africa is rather unique. In European markets, consumers purchase MDA and SDA products through electronic specialists, technical ...
The launch of the new DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) standard in Germany in August 2011 was eagerly expected. Within the Consumer Electronics industry, private broadcasters and leading manufacturers are working to ensure the technology reaches ...
Western businesses look set to be left behind in competitive global markets, as ambitious companies in the emerging nations embrace cloud computing in order to drive growth and worldwide reach. According to a new study conducted by GfK Custom ...