Monthly Archives: July 2012

In-Car Navigation at a Crossroad

Euromonitor International’s latest research shows a divergence in in-car entertainment. While sales are expected to decline in developed markets, growth is anticipated across many emerging markets. This article examines the reasons behind this divergence. Go to Passport GMID and enter the keywords In-car navigation crossroad to find this report. Available to Oxford members only.

Workforce Reductions in Pharmaceuticals

“Outsourcing, External Innovation and Collaboration Will Drive the Industry Forward.”

Job losses within the pharmaceutical industry are an on-going reality. This report focuses on how to manage staff during the redundancy process and optimal management of site closures. In addition, the future outlook for the industry is discussed, highlighting areas in which job opportunities remain.

To read the full report, search for Workforce Reductions in Pharmaceuticals on GBI. (Oxford members only.)

Managing success: Rising popularity of alternative asset funds helps drive growth

A number of trends support continued growth in industry FUM. These include the growing savings of retail investors in developing countries, particularly those of Asia. Despite these favourable trends, industry growth will be held back early in the five years through 2016-17 by the subdued economic environment and ongoing turbulence across financial markets.

Read the full report on IBIS (Oxford members only)

Entrepreneurship: Rankings June 2012

Every month, we collect the latest rankings of innovation and entrepreneurship. See archive

The 100 Most Creative People in Business 2012 Fast Company
The Rankings Campaign Asia-Pacific
GTB presents Innovation Awards 2012 Global Telecoms Business
The Digital 100 Power Index; They’ve made billions and toppled regimes. Now they want to rewire your world. Newsweek
Drilling Info, Inc. CEO, Allen Gilmer, Takes Home 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award PR Newswire (U.S.)
SpyderLynk; SpyderLynk Named One of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 100 Brilliant Companies for 2012 Investment Weekly News

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Revenue race: Low-cost Gyms cause market shake-up

The growth of low-cost gyms will prove a significant threat to the established order as budget clubs undercut their rivals by as much as 70%. The entry of the no-frills budget gym is part of a global trend, and these businesses are expected to gain market share at the expense of mid-market fitness clubs.

Read the full report on IBIS (Oxford members only).

Fast food: (b)eating the recession

The most popular category in the restaurant industry is the quick service sector; it is also the only segment to have increased in value in 2011. Overall, the restaurants industry has proven its resilience in the face of the economic downturn but the market has not been immune to the hard times and more businesses closed in 2011 than in 2010.

Read the full report on Key Note (Oxford members only)