Released on: June 26, 2008, 11:24 pm

Press Release Author: Shushmul Maheshwari

Industry: Retail

Press Release Summary: RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled,
\"Opportunities in Asian C-store Market\" to its report gallery. C-Store industry in
Asia has shown tremendous growth over the past few years as per the report and will
continue to grow.

Press Release Body: RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled,
\"Opportunities in Asian C-store Market\" to its report gallery. The Convenience Store
(or C-store) industry in Asia has shown tremendous growth over the past few years,
making the region No.1 in C-store development across the world. The rapid economic
development, along with the booming retail industry, has been propelling the growth
of C-store industry across various Asian countries. Moreover, the increasing share
of modern retail outlets and emerging trends in organized retailing are anticipated
to drive the growth of c-stores in Asia in near future.

The report provides extensive research on the growing c-store market in Asia and
highlights various technologies which are being integrated into c-stores at a fast
pace. It provides insight into the c-store industry across various countries in Asia
and brief overview on the consumer behavior. The report helps the client analyze the
trends in c-store retailing across Asia and identify the key emerging markets in the
region. Future growth areas and roadblocks evaluated in the research report will
help the client to align their business strategies as per the changing market
dynamics in the region.

For the purpose of this research report, Asia includes: Hong Kong, South Korea,
Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Japan and
Indonesia.

Key Findings

- Share of modern retail in Asia increased to 49% in 2006 from 40% in 2001.
- Concentration of modern retail trade in Asia is expected to account for 54% of the
total retail industry by 2010.
- Total retail sales in Asia are projected to reach US$ 6.138 Trillion by 2012, with
more than 80% of retail sales concentrated in three countries - Japan, China and
India.
- North Asia accounts for close to 90% of the c-store industry.
- C-store density is highest in Japan and Taiwan, with more than 350 stores per
Million people.
- In future, Indonesia, Vietnam and India are expected to be the potential c-store
markets.

Key Issues & Facts Analyzed

- Different retail formats (traditional and modern) in Asia.
- Market size of the Asian c-store industry.
- Country-wise analysis of the c-store industry.
- Factors responsible for the growth of c-store industry in Asia.
- Challenges to be faced by the Asian c-store industry.
- Study of consumer behavior in different Asian countries.

Key Players

This section covers the key facts about the major players currently operating in the
C-store industry in Asia, such as 7-Eleven, Tesco PLC, Taiwan FamilyMart Co. Ltd.
and Lawson Inc.

Information Sources
Information has been sourced from books, newspapers, trade journals, white papers,
industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news
and developments, and through access to more than 3000 paid databases.

Analysis Methods
The analysis methods include ratio analysis, historical trend analysis, linear
regression analysis using software tools, judgmental forecasting, and cause and
effect analysis.

About RNCOS:

RNCOS, incorporated in the year 2002, is an industry research firm. It has a team of
industry experts who analyze data collected from credible sources. They provide
industry insights and analysis that helps corporations to take timely and accurate
business decision in today\'s globally competitive environment.

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