Directional Insights is pleased to provide the following resources for your information to assist you with your research and business planning.

• Directional Insights has recently released two new reports:

                            Victory of the Bargain released in February, 2009.

                            We Have All Caught Frugal Fever!  released in May, 2009.

• The following reference articles from Directional Insights may also be useful when determining your research requirements. Knowing your market and getting the most out of your research is extremely important.  To help with this process we have developed 7 Key Information Sheets:

                        How to write a research brief

                        Understanding the difference between Qualitative and Quantitative Research

                        Understanding your Trade Area

                        Understanding Market Shares

                        What to do when you arrive at a new centre

                        How to maximise your Research

                        Research Action Plan Sheet

• The following flyers have been released by Directional Insights:

                      Do Men Love Shopping?

                      Retail Trends

                      Generations : The Way We Are

   

• The research of Directional Insights has been referenced in the following media coverage. Please contact Directional Insights for further information on these topical reports.

                   Shopping : A Consuming Passion

                   Victory of the Bargain - press release.

To view any of the above flyers or articles you may need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader if you do not already have it.  Please note that clicking on this link will open a new window.  

 Directional Insights also brings your attention to the following national and international organisations and websites.  These may be useful in developing your research resources and business planning:

AUSTRALIA
Australian Bureau of Statistics                   Property Council of Australia
http://www.abs.gov.au                                http://www.propertyoz.com.au

NEW ZEALAND
Statistics New Zealand                              Property Council of New Zealand http://www.stats.govt.nz                            http://www.propertynz.co.nz                                              

UNITED KINGDOM
United Kingdom Statistics                         British Council of Shopping Centres
http://www.statistics.gov.uk                      http://www.bcsc.org.uk

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
United States of America Statistics          International Council of Shopping Centres
http://www.firstgov.gov                              http://www.icsc.org