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South Korean retail sales grew at a CAGR of 4.35% during 2007-2012. The major channel groups comprise of general retailers, specialist retailers, value retailers and online retailers. General Retailers in South Korea was the largest channel group with hypermarkets, supermarkets and hard-discounters recording the highest sales among the various channels under the general retailers channel group.

The retail market in Hong Kong remains a high-potential market, with a CAGR of 8.08% expected between 2012 and 2017. It is predicted that by 2017, the retail market will continue to steadily increase and reach HKD 557.6 billion. Value Retailers are set to contribute to the growth in Hong Kong's retailing market. Hong Kong's retail market is set for healthy growth over the next four years, with a CAGR of 7.84% forecast between 2012 and 2017, which will see the market ultimately valued at HKD 18,466.3 million.

Packaging formats that are large packs, occupy less shelf space, and have longer shelf life are expected to witness greater demand in the consumer packaged goods market. Organized retail channels are increasingly growing their presence in Turkish retail market owing to rising urbanization, rising per capita income and urge of Turkish consumer for the most convenient shopping experience. Changing consumption habits of consumer as a consequence of urbanization and a large number of people entering the workforce will boost the demand for retail ready packaging.

Social media marketing has gained increased focus, and retail banks are changing their business models and product offerings to cater to the ballooning market of social media users. The increasing prevalence of the internet and widespread adoption of smartphones have fuelled social media expansion, with more than half the internet population now engaged in social networking. Although the use of social media remains risky territory for many banks, some have started to explore opportunities in this channel. However, despite initial skepticism by retail banks, social media is expected to emerge as a key complimentary channel for business development. Banks are expected to focus more on synergies that can be generated by social media and other key channels over the next five years.

Consumers increasing saving motivations since the recession has led to five consecutive years of moderate growth in the retail savings industry, despite low interest rates, high unemployment and lower wages.

Advanced technologies such as green IT and virtualization, communications and collaboration, and business intelligence are witnessing a significant uptake. A few of the key drivers behind recent market changes may be attributed to retailers' need to improve their customer experience and storefront operations, reduction in operational costs and carbon footprints and adherence to global carbon emission standards. This is driving the demand for advanced technologies such as green IT and virtualization, communications and collaboration, and business intelligence.

Demand for plastic packaging will expand with the growth of retail sector and increased consumerism. Growing packaged food and beverage sector in India generates huge demand for plastic packaging segment in the country. Plastic is the most common form of packaging being used in recent times because of its unique benefits that are as yet unmatched by other forms of packaging. The emerging retail sector and increased consumerism have provided a boost to the plastic packaging industry in India, which further stimulates the demand for plastic packaging materials.

This report provides the results for the Soy Products market in China from Canadeans unique, highly detailed study of consumers Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) consumption habits, and forms part of an overall series covering all CPG product markets. Its coverage includes, but is not limited to, consumption behaviors, the extent to which consumer trends influence their consumption, the value of the market these trends influence, and brand and private label choices as well as retailer choices.