DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d2mlfp/emerging) has announced the addition of the "Emerging Opportunities in Norway's Cards and Payments Industry: Market Size, Trends and Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape" report to their offering.

“Emerging Opportunities in Norway's Cards and Payments Industry: Market Size, Trends and Drivers, Strategies, Products and Competitive Landscape”

Norway's cards and payments industry exhibited nominal growth during the review period (2008-2012), increasing at a CAGR of 3.97%, from 15.34 million cards in 2008 to 17.9 million cards in 2012. Over the forecast period, the industry is forecast to register further growth with a CAGR of 1.33%, rising from 18.3 million cards in 2013 to 19.3 million cards in 2017.

A high internet penetration in Norway is changing consumers' preferences for online shopping. According to an e-commerce survey in the country by DIBS Payment Services, a supplier of functional, secure payment services for e-commerce in the Nordic region in 2012, home-electronics recorded a 51% share of online purchases, while books and clothing/footwear emerged as prospective runner-ups, each with a 30% share of online purchases in 2011.

Norwegians spent a total of EUR3 billion (US$4.2 billion) on a variety of products online in 2011. In January 2013, the country's retail sales, excluding motor vehicles and petrol stations, recorded a monthly growth of 1.2% and an annual growth of 2.7%. Sales of furniture, domestic electric appliances and building materials contributed the most to the increase from December 2012 to January 2013.

Key Topics Covered:

1 Executive Summary

2 Market Attractiveness and Future Prospects of Cards and Payments Industry

3 Analysis of Country Cards and Payments Industry Drivers

4 Emerging Consumer Attitudes and Trends

5 Competitive Landscape and Industry Dynamics

6 Strategies Adopted by Key Players

7 Market Size and Growth Potential of Payment Card Industry

8 Company Profiles, Products and Marketing Strategies

9 Appendix

Companies Mentioned

• Arcontia Technology AB
• BN Bank
• Payment Services
• SpareBank 1 SR-Bank
• Sparebanken Vest

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