Turkish retail market overview

Knutt, Elaine

Turkish retail market overview - 2005 - Plaza May 2005, 12-18(5) .

Two articles covering Turkish retail trends. Provides in "Centres of excellence" a brief history of retail culture in Turkey, differentiates the Turkish retail sector from those of other developing economies and highlights the strong competition faced by international brands from indigenous brands. Reports on the key shopping areas in Istanbul (particularly on the western side of the Bosphorus), prime high street rents, retail construction, development finance and the current and emergent key players in the Istanbul retail and food retail sector. "Setting the trend" gives brief descriptions of Turkey's retail giants and indicates the strength of its fashion-led brands.