General Retailing Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

In 2024, department stores in Bulgaria continued to struggle, with limited activity beyond the operations of Sofia Department Stores under its Notosgalleries brand. The channel faces increasing pressure from specialist retailers, particularly in the apparel, footwear, and beauty segments. One of the ...

Retail in Canada saw some big changes in 2024, due to a mix of new technology, shifting consumer habits and the economy. One of the key developments saw Canadian retailers embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. From keeping track of inventory to creating personalised marketing campaign ...

Retail in China experienced moderate current value growth in 2024, although a slight slowdown in the rate of increase was seen compared with 2023. Macroeconomic factors played a significant role, with the economy slowing down, and the housing market facing challenges. High unemployment rates and red ...

2024 was a difficult year for retail in France. Store-based retailing remained at a standstill in current value terms and saw a net loss of over 2,000 outlets – primarily, but not exclusively independent stores. While retail e-commerce rebounded in value, this was insufficient to drive overall marke ...

In September 2024, the US Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate for the first time since March 2020, signalling a near end to the inflationary macroeconomy. While inflation showed signs of abating, grocery prices remained on average about 25% higher than 2019 levels, according to the US Dep ...

Direct selling in Bulgaria saw a decline in both current and constant value sales in 2024, as a continued shift toward e-commerce led to decreasing consumer reliance on traditional direct sales models. The convenience of online shopping, coupled with the availability of direct home delivery, signifi ...

Direct selling experienced another year of declining sales in the US in current value terms in 2024. The channel continues to struggle in the US market for several reasons. The recruitment of sales representatives has been challenging, given the tight labour market conditions of the last two years. ...

General merchandise stores in Argentina saw value sales rise in 2024. The competitive landscape of general merchandise stores in Argentina witnessed significant disruption towards the end of the review period as Falabella closed its stores and left the country. As a result, the Mexican enterprise Co ...

General merchandise stores in Israel experienced strong growth in 2024, despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. The Israel-Hamas War led to a sharp decline in international travel, redirecting consumer spending toward local department stores. Many Israelis, who typically shop abroad for lower pric ...

While the number of department stores has remained largely static in Finland for many years (growth rates can look inflated due to the low number of outlets where even small changes appear significant), in retail sales price (RSP) terms, sales in 2024 declined. Euromonitor International's General Me ...

The retail environment in Norway is undergoing significant changes because of inflation and evolving consumer preferences. Consumers are increasingly prioritising smaller, more affordable purchases over expensive items. This shift is having a considerable effect on different sectors of the retail ma ...

In 2024, retail in Norway registered an uptick in current value growth compared to the previous two years, supported by an upswing in household spending power. Inflation has slowed in Norway, bringing about price stability and driving private consumption. Grocery retailing is a significant contribut ...

In 2024, general merchandise stores in Ireland experienced a slight decline in retail value sales, falling by 0.1% in current terms. However, department stores saw a retail value uplift of 2%, while variety stores experienced a significant decline of 15%. Euromonitor International's General Merchand ...

Direct selling saw declining retail value sales in current terms in Greece in 2024. The channel continued to suffer as consumers turned to e-commerce for convenience and became ever more familiar with and confident in shopping online. While companies such as Avon, Oriflame and Herbalife still hold a ...

Retail Occasions Series: UK Retail Occasions Market 2019-2024 Summary The UK key occasions market rose between 2019 and 2024, driven by growth in the Christmas and Black Friday events. Halloween expenditure decreased in 2024 compared to 2019, making it the worst performing occasion during the period ...

In 2024, direct selling in Austria experienced retail value growth of 3%, in line with the overall retail growth in the country for that year. The channel remained largely dominated by non-grocery categories such as appliances, homewares, and body care, all of which showed weaker growth compared to ...

General merchandise stores in the Netherlands performed well in 2024, largely driven by the success of discount variety store retailer Action and, to a lesser extent, Hema department stores. Over the past decade, discount retailers have displaced many outdated, established players in the general mer ...

Direct selling in Peru has continued to expand significantly in 2024, as it remains a popular channel among consumers seeking convenience and cost-saving opportunities, often with the personalised advice of a consultant. Euromonitor International's Direct Selling in Peru report offers insight into k ...

The Israel-Hamas war severely disrupted the retail environment throughout 2024. Many businesses faced labour shortages, due to military mobilisation. In addition, many international brands, including H&M and Zara, temporarily closed their Israeli stores, leading to decreased consumer confidence and ...

Within Spain’s general merchandise category, department stores continued to perform well in 2024, supported by the continuing return of inbound tourists to Spain. Foreign visitors often gravitate towards renowned stores such as El Corte Inglés, where they can shop and experience a uniquely Spanish r ...

In 2024, department stores in Austria experienced moderate retail value growth of 5%. This growth was similar to the performance of apparel and footwear specialists, which is expected due to their similar product offerings. Department stores in Austria are generally positioned at a higher price leve ...

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Direct selling in Norway witnessed a slight recovery in current value sales over 2024 following two difficult years. Broader trends in consumer behaviour are supporting the category, with an increasing emphasis on health and wellness products. Distributors are leveraging social media and digital pla ...

In line with the long-term trend which began before the review period, direct selling sales continued to decrease in 2024. Euromonitor International's Direct Selling in Finland report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to pro ...

Direct selling remains a niche segment in the Israeli market, as consumers predominantly prefer purchasing products in physical stores. This preference for in-person browsing and immediate product availability constrains the growth of direct selling brands, which struggle to gain a strong foothold a ...