Euromonitor International
23,092 Reports from Euromonitor International
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Retail Tissue in Uruguay
It was a difficult year for retail tissue in Uruguay in 2024, with both constant value and volume sales falling. While there was a reduction in cross-border shopping into Uruguay, due to the appreciation of the Argentine peso, a glut of low-priced Brazilian toilet paper flooded the market, both in f ... Read More
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Limited-Service Restaurants in the United Arab Emirates
The value sales, outlet numbers, and number of transactions for limited-service restaurants in the United Arab Emirates continued to experience steady growth in 2024, driven by several key factors. One of the primary contributors to this expansion was the ongoing increase in the number of outlets ac ... Read More
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Street Stalls/Kiosks in the United Arab Emirates
The expanding landscape of outdoor events and pop-up markets has significantly contributed to the rising popularity of street stalls/kiosks in the United Arab Emirates. These temporary yet vibrant platforms have become key attractions for culinary exploration and social interaction, fuelling a growi ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice By Location in the United Arab Emirates
Consumer foodservice through travel and retail in the United Arab Emirates continued to grow in 2024. The local market’s position as a global travel hub continued to positively impact the growth of consumer foodservice. With millions of international visitors each year, the demand for diverse and hi ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Morocco
The growing propensity to dine out, combined with a booming tourism industry, had a positive impact on the AFH (Away-from-Home) tissue channel in Morocco in 2024, with sales rising by 7% in current value terms. As life returned to normal post-pandemic and competition intensified, horeca operators re ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in South Korea
Hypermarkets saw insignificant growth in both outlet numbers and current value sales in South Korea in 2024. One factor preventing stronger growth for the channel was that the shift from offline to online shopping continued, especially in non-food categories. Traditionally, hypermarkets operated bas ... Read More
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Discounters in South Korea
The total number of outlets of discounters declined in South Korea in 2024, but despite this, sales increased in current value terms. Store closures were driven by cost-cutting measures, operational efficiency strategies, and market saturation in certain areas. Despite fewer locations, strong demand ... Read More
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Appliances and Electronics Specialists in South Korea
Appliances and electronics specialists in South Korea continued to decline in terms of both outlet numbers and current value sales in 2024, maintaining a long-standing trend. The decline in sales during 2024 was influenced by external factors such as prolonged domestic economic sluggishness, growth ... Read More
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Direct Selling in South Korea
Direct selling in South Korea declined in current value terms in 2024, but not as significantly as in the previous year. The large size of the direct selling channel is closely linked to social structures, including high population density in compact urban areas, and career interruptions amongst wom ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in South Korea
Although slowing slightly, retail e-commerce in South Korea continued to see dynamic current value growth in 2024, with its penetration of overall retail sales continuing to rise strongly, approaching 50%. The shift towards online consumption continues. Competitive pricing, aggressive discount strat ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Slovakia
In 2024, retail value sales for general merchandise stores grew by 39%, with variety stores being the main retailers in this category. Variety stores, particularly those offering price-friendly products, performed well due to increased price sensitive behaviour, and consumers actions to save money. ... Read More
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Appliances and Electronics Specialists in Slovakia
In 2024, appliances and electronics specialists in Slovakia recorded a double-digit retail value uplift. However, in 2024, Slovak consumers reduced spending on non-essential items, which negatively impacted specialists in appliances and electronics, and dampened overall sales. Consequently, the grow ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Slovakia
In 2024, health and beauty specialists in Slovakia recorded retail value growth of 4%. Price promotions and discounts played a significant role in driving sales. Price-sensitivity impacted consumer buying habits, as shoppers increasingly opted for more affordable products, reaching for premium brand ... Read More
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Vending in Slovakia
In 2024, vending in Slovakia recorded retail value sales growth of 18%. It was a challenging year for the sector due to cautious consumer spending behaviour. Despite this, factors such as increased consumer mobility, tourism, strong employment figures and rising retail prices had a positive impact o ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Indonesia
Sales of nappies/diapers/pants in Indonesia continued to decline further in 2024 due to persistent economic and political challenges that impacted consumer confidence. There were significant job losses and migration from middle-income households into lower-income brackets. Simultaneously, political ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Kuwait
Tissue and hygiene in Kuwait continues to develop, supported by rising disposable incomes, increasing urbanisation rates, and growing awareness of hygiene and cleanliness. Consumers are prioritising convenience, premium-quality products, and sustainability, shaping the evolving landscape of the prod ... Read More
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Retail in Slovakia
In 2024, the retail sector in Slovakia faced challenges, as a rise in price sensitivity led consumers to focus on price deals and promotions. While inflation stabilised and was notably less pronounced than in 2023, it continued to contribute to retail value sales growth. However, providing value for ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Finland
Value sales of nappies/diapers/pants in Finland are facing pressure as consumers are increasingly price-conscious and actively seeking better value for money. This includes opting to bulk-buy during promotions and trading down to more affordable alternatives. In addition, many are shifting to low-pr ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Finland
Value sales growth in retail tissue in Finland in 2024 was primarily driven by unit price increases, supported by premiumisation and sustainability-focused innovations. Consumers are increasingly seeking higher-quality, eco-friendly tissue products, allowing manufacturers to introduce premium offeri ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Finland
Growth in Finland’s away-from-home tissue and hygiene market in 2024 was primarily driven by higher pricing, as manufacturers gradually adjusted to rising input costs. Unlike retail tissue, price increases in away-from-home tissue take longer to implement as manufacturers are often bound by long-ter ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Japan
In 2024, small local grocers in Japan faced notable declines in value sales, number of outlets, and sales area. These downturns occurred against a backdrop of rising prices for most products due to inflation. The decrease in value sales for small local grocers can largely be attributed to a reductio ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Serbia
Retail adult incontinence registered both healthy current value growth and also moderate volume growth in Serbia in 2024. An ageing population supported increased volume sales. There is also more awareness of incontinence, with a greater understand that pregnancy, as well as other conditions such as ... Read More
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Will People Eat Cell-Cultured Meat?
Cell-cultured meat is lauded by some as a potential solution to world hunger without the damage of animal farming. It is attacked by others as unnatural and unnecessary with sky-high costs. Some markets are lining up to ban it, while some are throwing investment behind it. Yet the key part of potent ... Read More
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Retail in Japan
Retail in Japan maintained slow and stable current value growth in 2024, with increases in both online and offline sales. Nevertheless, this is not to say the industry was without its challenges. For the past three decades before the war in Ukraine, Japan largely experienced calm annual inflation ra ... Read More
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Retail in South Korea
Retail in South Korea saw continued solid current value growth in 2024. Although retail offline maintained low growth, the main growth driver was retail e-commerce. Within offline retail, non-grocery retailers saw slightly stronger growth than grocery retailers. Euromonitor International's Retail in ... Read More
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