The Vital Role of General Trade in Southeast Asia
Importance of General Trade General Trade, also known as traditional trade, is an indispensable component of Southeast Asia’s economy, with a market value running into billions of dollars. Dominating the retail landscape, General Trade encompasses the countless small, independent shops, markets, and stalls that serve as the lifeblood of commerce in the region. Unlike the […]
The Complexities of General Trade in Southeast Asia
What is General Trade? General trade, also known as traditional trade, refers to the small, often family-owned retail outlets that dominate the market landscape in many developing regions. These are typically informal businesses like small grocery stores, kiosks, and street vendors that operate outside the modern retail sector. Unlike modern trade, which involves large, organized […]
Understanding Developing Economies and the Importance of Market Research
A developing economy, often referred to as an emerging or low-income economy, is characterized by lower levels of industrialization, income per capita, and overall economic development compared to developed nations. According to the World Bank, a developing economy typically has a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita below a certain threshold, which, as of 2024, […]
Frontline Research Group Seeks Syndication Partners for Market Research in East Africa
Frontline Research Group (FRG) has established itself as a premier market research firm in East Africa, with years of experience navigating the unique and dynamic landscapes of this region. Their deep understanding of local markets, consumer behavior, and business environments enables them to provide valuable insights that are both actionable and reliable. Whether it’s understanding […]
Exploring Market Opportunities with Frontline Research Group
Frontline Research Group (FRG) is a leading player in market research, known for delivering comprehensive insights through a variety of specialized solutions. While many clients typically seek out FRG for specific services like Retail Audits or Retail Census methodologies, the company offers far more. They provide valuable data on both Retail Metrics (in-store activities) and […]
Retail Data and Insights – Order now and for the 2024 budget year
Frontline Research Group (FRG) has a wealth of existing retail data across Africa and their ongoing Retail Tracking studies, and frequently updated Retail Census ensure that the data is current. In addition to the data FRG also provides analyses, insights and direction from their highly skilled and experienced team of researcher. The information supplied by […]
Why Frontline Research Group is the best research company for Tanzania
Frontline Research Group (FRG) is a full service market research company who have been conducting market research, retail census and retail audits in Tanzania for many years. They have some of the most granular retail data available and have recently conducted a retail census, enumerating over 99 000 retail outlets, across the country. Market research services […]
When you need market research done right in Mozambique, Frontline Research Group have the experience, the data and insights
Market research is a critical tool for companies seeking to exploit new markets or maintain their competitiveness in ever-changing and evolving market environments and this is particularly true for Mozambique. The Mozambique economy was in a terrible mess 30 years ago due to its civil war but has since shown exceptional growth. However, the vast […]
Outlet Data of 99 000 Retailers in Tanzanian
From a retail perspective Tanzania is one of the more important countries in Africa. It has the 9th biggest economy in Africa, has a population of 64 million and, with a GDP Annual Growth Rate that averaged 6.45 percent from 2002 until 2022, it has the 7th fastest growth rate on a continent that is […]
Mozambique Retail Industry
Analytical Data on 35 000 outlets and counting Mozambique is a large country, with a coastline of 2 500km, running north to south. According to the World Bank two thirds of the population of 32 million, resides in rural and deep rural areas. Mozambique may be grappling with a military insurgency in its far north, […]