RNCOS report on “UK Supermarket Analysis (2007-2010)" gives an opportunity to the readers to navigate through the supermarket landscape in UK. Throwing light on all aspects of the supermarket industry in UK, this report provides the readers with detailed analysis of factors that are propelling the industry, plus the opportunities and challenges in the market. The report includes PEST Analysis of the industry. This report also helps the investors to identify the different consumer classes served by different supermarkets in UK. 

Key Findings

 -  Online retail will emerge as an important mode of selling.
 -  Each Supermarket in UK has its own consumer class.
 -  Top four Supermarkets hold major market share (almost 75%) in UK.
 -  Increasing buying power of retailer remains the major driver for the industry.

Key Issues and Facts Analysed

The research report also addresses the issues and facts that are critical to the success of UK retail industry in particular.

 -  Overview of current market trends.  
 -  Profile discussion (their respective consumer class, and store formats, etc) of key players in this sector.
 -  Analysis of various challenges and opportunities existing in the industry.
 -  What is the market size and scope of retail in UK?
 -  What and where are the growth prospects and issues related to the industry?
 -  What are the factors driving growth in this sector?
 -  Who are the key players of UK Retail Industry?

Key Players Analyzed

This section covers the key players currently operating in the UK retail industry including Tesco Plc, Asda/Wal-Mart, Sainsbury, Morrisons, Waitrose, and Fresh & Wild (Whole Foods Market).

Research Methodology Used

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

Analysis Method
The analysis methods include the following: Ratio Analysis, Historical Trend Analysis, Linear Regression Analysis using software tools, Judgmental Forecasting and Cause and Effect Analysis.