Retailing in Uruguay

With one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America, Uruguay averaged a real GDP expansion of 6.1% per year between 2006 and 2011 and a 3.5% GDP growth expected for 2012. Per capita disposable posted solid gains throughout the period and reached UY$188,751 (US$ 9,773) in 2011 with a predicted increase of 2.5% in real terms during 2012. These excellent figures again fuelled retailing growth in 2012 even though they show a small decline with respect to previous rates.

Euromonitor International's Retailing in Uruguay report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

Product coverage: Non-Store Retailing, Store-based Retailing.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Table of contents

Executive Summary
High Per Capita Disposable Income Sustains Growth
Ta-ta Sa's Acquisition of Multi Ahorro Shakes Up Retailing
Non-grocery Retailers Improves in 2012
Supermarkets Gains Share
Retailing To Keep the Pace
Key Trends and Developments
Economic Growth Begins To Slow Down
A Balance Between Large and Small Retailers
Government Continues To Encourage Foreign Direct Investment
A Small and Ageing Population
Shopping Centres Bloom
Retailers and Social Responsibility
Market Indicators
Table 1 Employment in Retailing 2007-2012
Market Data
Table 2 Sales in Retailing by Category: Value 2007-2012
Table 3 Sales in Retailing by Category: % Value Growth 2007-2012
Table 4 Sales in Retailing by Grocery vs Non-Grocery: 2007-2012
Table 5 Sales in Store-Based Retailing by Channel: Value 2007-2012
Table 6 Store-Based Retailing Outlets by Channel: Units 2007-2012
Table 7 Sales in Store-Based Retailing by Channel: % Value Growth 2007-2012
Table 8 Store-Based Retailing Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2007-2012
Table 9 Retailing Company Shares: % Value 2008-2012
Table 10 Retailing Brand Shares: % Value 2009-2012
Table 11 Store-Based Retailing Company Shares: % Value 2008-2012
Table 12 Store-Based Retailing Brand Shares: % Value 2009-2012
Table 13 Store-Based Retailing Brand Shares: Outlets 2009-2012
Table 14 Forecast Sales in Retailing by Category: Value 2012-2017
Table 15 Forecast Sales in Retailing by Category: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 16 Forecast Sales in Store-Based Retailing by Channel: Value 2012-2017
Table 17 Forecast Store-Based Retailing Outlets by Channel: Units 2012-2017
Table 18 Forecast Sales in Store-Based Retailing by Channel: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 19 Forecast Store-Based Retailing Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2012-2017
Appendix
Operating Environment
Cash and Carry
Definitions
Sources
Summary 1 Research Sources
Henderson & Cía SA (tienda Inglesa) in Retailing (uruguay)
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 2 Henderson & Cía SA (Tienda Inglesa): Key Facts
Summary 3 Henderson & Cía SA (Tienda Inglesa): Operational Indicators
Internet Strategy
Summary 4 Henderson & Cía SA (Tienda Inglesa): Share of Sales Generated by Internet Retailing
Company Background
Private Label
Summary 5 Henderson & Cía SA: Private Label Portfolio
Competitive Positioning
Summary 6 Henderson & Cía SA: Competitive Position 2012
Mimatec SA in Retailing (uruguay)
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 7 Mimatec SA: Key Facts
Summary 8 Mimatec SA: Operational Indicators
Internet Strategy
Summary 9 Mimatec SA: Share of Sales Generated by Internet Retailing
Company Background
Private Label
Summary 10 Mimatec SA: Private Label Portfolio
Competitive Positioning
Summary 11 Mimatec SA: Competitive Position 2012
Supermercados Devoto Hnos SA in Retailing (uruguay)
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 12 Supermercados Devoto Hnos SA: Key Facts
Summary 13 Supermercados Devoto Hnos SA: Operational Indicators
Internet Strategy
Summary 14 Supermercados Devoto Hnos SA: Share of Sales Generated by Internet Retailing
Company Background
Private Label
Summary 15 Supermercados Devoto Hnos SA: Private Label Portfolio
Competitive Positioning
Summary 16 Supermercados Devoto Hnos SA: Competitive Position 2012
Supermercados Disco SA in Retailing (uruguay)
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 17 Supermercados Disco SA: Key Facts
Summary 18 Supermercados Disco SA: Operational Indicators
Internet Strategy
Company Background
Private Label
Summary 19 Supermercados Disco SA: Private Label Portfolio
Competitive Positioning
Summary 20 Supermercados Disco SA: Competitive Position 2012
Ta-ta SA in Retailing (uruguay)
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
Summary 21 Ta-Ta SA: Key Facts
Summary 22 Ta-Ta SA: Operational Indicators
Internet Strategy
Company Background
Private Label
Summary 23 Ta-Ta SA: Private Label Portfolio
Competitive Positioning
Summary 24 Ta-Ta SA: Competitive Position 2012
Headlines
Trends
Traditional Vs Modern
Competitive Landscape
Prospects
Channel Formats
Chart 1 Modern Grocery Retailers: Multi Ahorro supermarket in Montevideo - Uruguay
Chart 2 Modern Grocery Retailers: Devoto supermarket in Montevideo - Uruguay
Chart 3 Traditional Grocery Retailers: Real independent small grocer in Montevideo - Uruguay
Chart 4 Traditional Grocery Retailers: Salón Fortuna kiosk in Montevideo - Uruguay
Chart 5 Traditional Grocery Retailers: Teresa independent small grocer in Montevideo - Uruguay
Channel Data
Table 20 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2007-2012
Table 21 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2007-2012
Table 22 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2007-2012
Table 23 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2007-2012
Table 24 Grocery Retailers Company Shares: % Value 2008-2012
Table 25 Grocery Retailers Brand Shares: % Value 2009-2012
Table 26 Grocery Retailers Brand Shares: Outlets 2009-2012
Table 27 Grocery Retailers Brand Shares: Selling Space 2009-2012
Table 28 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2012-2017
Table 29 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2012-2017
Table 30 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 31 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2012-2017
Headlines
Trends
Competitive Landscape
Prospects
Channel Formats
Chart 6 Non-Grocery Retailers: Farmashop parapharmacy in Montevideo - Uruguay
Chart 7 Non-Grocery Retailers: Giocattoli traditional toys and games retailer in Montevideo - Uruguay
Chart 8 Non-Grocery Retailers: Ossira apparel specialist retailer in Montevideo - Uruguay
Chart 9 Non-Grocery Retailers: Hering apparel specialist retailer in Montevideo - Uruguay
Chart 10 Non-Grocery Retailers: Aleph Graphics Electronics and Appliance Specialist in Montevideo - Uruguay
Chart 11 Non-Grocery Retailers: Barbie Traditional Games and Toys Specialist in Montevideo - Uruguay
Channel Data
Table 32 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2007-2012
Table 33 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2007-2012
Table 34 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2007-2012
Table 35 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2007-2012
Table 36 Non-Grocery Retailers Company Shares: % Value 2008-2012
Table 37 Non-Grocery Retailers Brand Shares: % Value 2009-2012
Table 38 Non-Grocery Retailers Brand Shares: Outlets 2009-2012
Table 39 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2012-2017
Table 40 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2012-2017
Table 41 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2012-2017
Table 42 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2012-2017
Headlines
Trends
Competitive Landscape
Prospects
Channel Data
Table 43 Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Category: Value 2007-2012
Table 44 Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Category: % Value Growth 2007-2012
Table 45 Non-Store Retailing Company Shares: % Value 2008-2012
Table 46 Non-Store Retailing Brand Shares: % Value 2009-2012
Table 47 Forecast Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Category: Value 2012-2017
Table 48 Forecast Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Category: % Value Growth 2012-2017

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