Key Insights as of Jun 2025
Market Demographics
Population size
2,500,000 people
Population growth rate
1.5 %
Age distribution - Under 30
60 %
Age distribution - 30-60
30 %
Age distribution - Over 60
10 %
Household size
3.8 people
Household composition - Families
65 %
Education levels - Tertiary
35 %
Economic Indicators
Median household income
12,000 USD/year
Employment rate
85 %
Job growth
2.0 %
Dominant industries - Services
60 %
Cost of living index
120 index
Consumer Spending & Buying Power
Retail sales per capita
2,600 USD
Disposable income
8,000 USD/year
Spending behavior - Apparel
25 %
Spending behavior - Dining
30 %
Spending behavior - Electronics
15 %
Competition & Retail Presence
Existing retail mix - Fashion
40 %
Number of competitors
350 stores
Market saturation
75 %
Presence of anchor tenants
10 stores
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
50,000 visits/day
Real Estate & Infrastructure
Rent costs - Retail
50 USD/sqft/year
Property values
3,000 USD/sqft
Zoning laws - Commercial
80 %
Business permits
6 months
Availability of retail space
500,000 sqft
Proximity to major roads
90 %
Public transportation access
70 %
Parking availability
5,000 spaces
Traffic & Accessibility
Pedestrian traffic
100,000 people/day
Vehicle traffic
50,000 vehicles/day
Public transport accessibility
65 %
Commute times
30 minutes
Work patterns - Office
40 %
Psychographics & Consumer Lifestyle
Shopping preferences - In-store
60 %
Brand affinity - Luxury
30 %
Consumer loyalty
50 %
Entertainment and leisure trends - Dining
40 %
Crime Rates & Safety
Crime statistics - Violent
500 incidents/year
Shoplifting rates
2 %
Public safety measures
80 %
Tourism & Seasonal Factors
Tourist spending
6,500,000,000 USD/year
Tourist footfall
3,000,000 visitors/year
Major local events
10 events/year
Seasonal attractions - Summer
60 %
Online vs. In-Store Shopping Trends
E-commerce penetration
20 %
Click-and-collect adoption
15 %
Local preference for in-store shopping
65 %
Retail & Mall Performance
Total retail space
4,690,000 sqft
Retail space per capita
1.88 sqft/person
Projected growth in retail space
2 %
Retail leakage rate
20 %
Sustainable retail demand
70 %
Major upcoming retail projects
2 projects
Consumer Behavior & Spending
Grocery market share - Top retailer
30 %
Grocery market share - Second retailer
20 %
Grocery market share - Third retailer
15 %
Consumer spending patterns - Essentials
50 %
Grocery expenditure trends
5 %
Luxury retail performance
25 %
Top mall shopping preferences - Beirut Souks
40 %
Shopping trips to other cities
10 %
Key drivers for mall visits - Dining
35 %
Preferred brand categories - Luxury fashion
30 %
Competitive & Site Analysis
Number of existing malls
5 malls
Total retail footfall - annual visits
20,000,000 visits/year
Retail market gaps - Mid-tier retail
20 %
Trade area population
3,000,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
80 %
Projected retail growth rate
3 %
Preferred mall layouts - Open-air
60 %
Site & Accessibility
Public transport access
70 %
Walkability score
85 index
Road infrastructure & car access
80 %
Parking capacity in comparable malls
3,000 spaces
Surrounding land use - Commercial
70 %
Surrounding land use - Future developments
2 projects