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SME retailers take to e-commerce but it’s strictly national

added: 08-02-2007

E-commerce seems to be the key to further opening the retail internal market, as 57% of retailers say they now sell via the internet. But more than two thirds of them sell exclusively domestically. And of the 29% who do sell cross-border most do to only or two other Member States. More would like to sell cross-border (48% of EU retailers are prepared to do so).

New Commission strategy for long term viability of European car industry

added: 08-02-2007

The European Commission today agreed upon a comprehensive strategy for the European car industry, to keep the manufacturing of motorcars viable on a long term basis, at prices affordable to consumers. The strategy encompasses a variety of areas, such as reduction of administrative burdens, environmental sustainability, road safety, trade and overseas markets and research.

Commission opens in depth investigation into one part of proposed Dutch "Groepsrentebox"

added: 08-02-2007

The European Commission decided to open a formal investigation procedure under EC Treaty state aid rules into planned reductions of the Dutch tax rates for net interests received on intra-group loans under a scheme called 'Groepsrentebox'. The opening of an in-depth investigation enables also interested third parties to submit their comments on the proposed measures but does not prejudge the outcome of the inquiry.

Volume of retail trade up by 2.1% in euro area

added: 06-02-2007

In December 2006, compared to December 2005, the volume of retail trade grew by 2.1% in the euro area (EZ12)2 and by 3.3% in the EU25. Compared to November 20063, the retail sales index rose by 0.3% in the euro area and by 0.7% in the EU25. The average volume of retail trade index for 2006, compared to 2005, increased by 1.4% in the euro area and by 2.4% in the EU25.

Euro area unemployment down to 7.5%

added: 31-01-2007

Euro area (EA12) seasonally-adjusted unemployment stood at 7.5% in December 2006, compared to 7.6% in November. It was 8.4% in December 2005. The EU25 unemployment rate was 7.6% in December 2006, the same as November. It was 8.5% in December 2005.

Bloomberg PMI Indicates Sharp Drop for Eurozone Retail Sales

added: 30-01-2007

The January Bloomberg Eurozone Retail Purchasing Managers' Index ("PMI(R)"), an indicator based on a mid-month survey of economic conditions in the euro area retail sector and providing data one month ahead of government issued figures, fell sharply from 52.1 in December to 47.9 in January after allowing for seasonal influences. The index fall was the second-largest in the three-year history of the survey and, by slipping below the 50.0 no-change level, indicated the first drop in retail sales for ten months, with sales falling at a rate not seen for 23 months.

Germany Has Europe’s Largest Telecom Market

added: 30-01-2007

The market grew steadily on the back of strong underlying economic performances, and greater market and consumer confidence. The inexorable decline in fixed voice revenue has shifted operator focus to revenue-rich sectors such as mobile data and to content delivered over upgraded IP networks.

By 2020 up to 90% of Gas in the UK May Have to Be Imported

added: 30-01-2007

In 2005, the total volume of gas consumed in the UK was 1,096,351 gigawatt hours (GWh) and sales were worth £16.43bn. The domestic sector accounted for the largest share of demand, followed by the electricity-generation sector. Gas is increasingly being used for power generation because it produces less `greenhouse gas' emissions than coal.

Growth in the UK’s Freight Forwarding Market

added: 30-01-2007

We estimate that, in 2005, the UK international freight-services market was worth around £19.76bn, of which £15.43bn was attributable to freight forwarding.

Gazprom Neft: Results of the Year 2006

added: 30-01-2007

JSC Gazprom Neft's (RTS: SIBN, LSE: GAZ) consolidated oil production (taking into account a 50% share of Slavneft) was 44,4 million tons in 2006. Self production of the company was 32,7 million tons of oil.

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