Category: Service Industries
Europe Service Industries
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Latvia
... turn of the year was soft. We expect recovery will proceed this year, setting the stage for the above-3% GDP growth in 2026 amid a continued rebound in domestic demand and some improvement in the ... Read More
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Debit Cards in the Czech Republic
... maturity, though the slowdown also reflected growing competition from open loop pre-paid cards, credit cards and electronic direct/ACH transactions that can be made via digital wallets or mobile apps and do not require financial cards. ... Read More
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Malta Insurance Industry: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029
... Insurance Industry: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029’ report provides a detailed outlook by product category for the Malta insurance industry. It provides values for key performance indicators such as gross written premium, penetration, premium ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Spain
... and businesses alike have enjoyed the relatively regulation-free space of BNPL, however, in 2023, the European Commission updated regulations around consumer credit to reflect the increased use of alternative and digital credit options, such as ... Read More
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Charge Cards in the Czech Republic
... negative trend observed throughout the review period. Stringent application criteria and the requirement to pay off balances in full every month have historically limited the appeal of these instruments in the country, with their use ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in the Czech Republic
... at a healthy pace. It remained a key beneficiary of the increasing willingness of local consumers and businesses to choose card-based and digital payment solutions over cash, as these instruments are easily accessible and becoming ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in the Czech Republic
... the country to reduce their use of cash in favour of card-based and digital payment solutions. Having become more ingrained in the aftermath of the pandemic, this behaviour continued to be encouraged by improvements in ... Read More
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Credit Cards in the Czech Republic
... the wider macroeconomic climate improved, households and companies became less reliant on these instruments for financing essential needs and emergency purchases and more inclined to pay off balances accumulated earlier in the review period, when ... Read More
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Property Management Services in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... priced out potential homebuyers. Demand from non-residential properties rose due to an expanding number of businesses in the UK requiring industry-managed office space. Revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 1.1% ... Read More
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Zellis to Acquire elementsuite and Emerge as Full HCM Provider in the U.K.
... vendor elementsuite by U.K.-based Zellis. The paper discusses the implications of the acquisition for Zellis and the wider impact on the U.K. HCM market. IDC also offers actionable guidance to Zellis related to the acquisition. Read More
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Italy Life Insurance: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029
... Life Insurance: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029’ report provides a detailed outlook by product category for Italy's life insurance segment. It provides values for key performance indicators such as gross written premium, penetration, and ... Read More
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Corporate Housing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... combined with significant tech and online marketing investments, is driving industry growth. Operators in this industry rent out and operate habitable real estate to corporate clients on a temporary basis. Corporations typically use serviced apartments ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Croatia
... year. A gradual restocking process as industrial fortunes turn should support a quicker rebound than we expected. Over the next few years, GDP growth will slow but remain healthy as the positive output gap narrows. Read More
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Who's Who of British & Irish Women's 2025
... the most eminent, aspiring & distinguished women's throughout the United Kingdom & Ireland. Each entry includes: date & place of birth, education, family details, career, awards & publications, leisure interests, address & phone & e-mail. Read More
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European Research Centres Directory 2025
... Centres Directory 2025 The Directory's entries feature a wealth of descriptive information, including: year founded; affiliation; budget; key staff; financial support; research activity; publications; educational activities; scholarships & awards bestowed; library holdings; & services offered. Read More
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Commercial Real Estate Market in Europe 2025-2029
... report on the commercial real estate market in europe provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an ... Read More
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Insurance Industry: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029
... and Herzegovina insurance industry. GlobalData’s ‘Bosnia and Herzegovina Insurance Industry: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029’ report provides a detailed outlook by product category for the Bosnia and Herzegovina insurance industry. It provides values for ... Read More
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Alcoholic Beverage Wholesaling in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... has changed drastically from celebrity-owned beverages to craft beers and low-alcohol drinks targeting the lifestyle-conscious. The industry is forecast to swell at a compound annual rate of 1.2% over the five years through 2023-24. Businesses ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Austria
... don't expect an imminent pickup in activity. But recent monthly retail sales data suggest improved consumer spending in Q4 2024 and we maintain consumption will be the main driver of growth over the near term. ... Read More
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Security System Services in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... economic volatility due to the essential nature of security. Public concern over terrorism and crime has increased, supporting demand for security system services. Government authorities have outsourced security services to specialist contractors to ease the ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Bulgaria
... government on January 16 put an end to the political stalemate since the snap elections last October. However, we think the government will find it difficult to achieve a well-functioning and effective coalition, as seven ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Greece
... major systemic bank Alpha Bank (the sole issuer) and Diners Club (the sole operator) ending in 2024 and not being renewed, there remains no active personal charge card scheme in Greece. The first big blow ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Sweden
... of debit card transactions rose steadily in 2024 due to the ease of using contactless technology and mobile wallets, with more consumers using them in place of cash. Steady growth is also evident in terms ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Sweden
... cards were the star performer in 2024, whilst closed loop pre-paid cards have been steadily losing ground over the review period. Pre-paid cards were heavily impacted by the pandemic with usage plummeting in 2020. Euromonitor ... Read More
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Store Cards in Sweden
... transactions and cards expenditure for several years. Even inflation, which generally boosts card transaction values, and the pent-up demand seen post-pandemic, was unable to turnaround the decline seen in store cards. Swedes increasingly prefer payment ... Read More
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