Welcome to Pasmar Associates


Pasmar Associates is a specialised consulting firm which provides business development support to companies offering industrial, commercial and technology based products and services worldwide.


We help companies to identify new customers, capitalise on market opportunities, respond to market and competitive challenges, enhance customer service and satisfaction, improve distribution and sales and obtain marketplace input for developing new products and services. At Pasmar Associates, we align our practice specialists with colleagues around the world who know their local market. This helps us determine common ground that can be woven into global strategies for clients.


Latest News

August 10 2010

August 10 2010

NON-FOOD SUFFERS IN SALES GROWTH SLOWDOWN UK retail sales values rose 0.5% on a like-for-like basis from July 2009, when sales had increased 1.8%. On a total basis, sales were up 2.6% against a 3.6% increase in July 2009.  Food sales growth picked up, though the growth was flattered by a smaller gain a year ago. Clothing sales growth was boosted by clearance deals but footwear was more difficult.... [Read more]



August 4 2010

August 4 2010

LOWEST NON-FOOD INFLATION SINCE NOVEMBER 2009 • Overall shop price inflation remained unchanged at 1.5% in July • Food inflation increased to 2.5% in July from 1.7% in June • Non-food inflation slowed to 1.0% in July from 1.4% in June Stephen Robertson, British Retail Consortium Director General, said: “Good news for customers. Shop price inflation remained low and well below other measures... [Read more]



July 12 2010

July 12 2010

SHOP PRICE VOLATILITY: “OVER FOR NOW” Overall shop price inflation slowed to 1.5% in June from 1.8% in May. Food inflation slowed to 1.7% in June from 2.2% in May and Non-food inflation slowed to 1.4% in June from 1.6% in May. Stephen Robertson, British Retail Consortium Director General, said: “The era of shop price volatility seems over for now. Low and stable inflation appears likely for... [Read more]



Research & Intelligence

The Power of TV

The Power of TV

The Power of TV Television’s Impact on the Status of Women Research by Emily Oster Emily Oster is assistant professor of economics at the University of Chicago Department of Economics Turning on the television can be a simple yet influential way of improving a woman’s standing in rural India. The growth of television in the developing world over the last two decades has been extraordinary. Estimates... [Read more]

Financial Crisis and Reform

Financial Crisis and Reform

Financial crisis and reform: Looking back for clues to the future Changes reaching far beyond the financial sector have followed every major US financial crisis that sparked an economic downturn. December 2008 • Robert E. Wright For the many global companies affected by the US business climate, an obvious question in the wake of the financial system’s recent upheaval is the likelihood and extent... [Read more]