Euromonitor International
23,092 Reports from Euromonitor International
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Home Products Specialists in Nigeria
Homewares and home furnishing stores recorded strong growth in current value terms in 2024, largely driven by high inflation and resultant price increases. However, in constant value terms, performance was more modest due to subdued consumer confidence and shrinking disposable incomes. Home improvem ... Read More
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Retail in Switzerland
Despite inflation rates dropping further and the economy showing signs of a recovery, retail continued to see only moderate growth in current value terms in 2024, similar to the growth seen in 2023. Consumers continued to limit their spending on non-essential items (with a few exceptions) due to fin ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Nigeria
Apparel and footwear specialist retailers in Nigeria struggled under the weight of persistent economic pressures in 2024. Currency depreciation made imports more expensive, raising unit prices and limiting access to affordable apparel, as many retailers depend on either imported goods or imported te ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Nigeria
Department stores in Nigeria struggled in 2024 due to persistent macroeconomic headwinds. Concentrated primarily in Abuja and Port Harcourt, with no presence in Lagos, the channel suffered from weakening consumer spending and rising transport costs linked to elevated fuel prices. As many consumers p ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Nigeria
The performance of convenience retailers in Nigeria in 2024 was significantly affected by inflationary pressure, which drove up operating costs and limited investment in the channel. As a result, the number of outlets declined, and retail value sales remained under pressure in constant terms. Conven ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in the United Kingdom
Menstrual care in the UK experienced further value growth in 2024, with sales increasing by 4%. This performance was partly sustained by a consistent rise in demand, as the consumer base continued to expand in the local market, although the main factor was further unit price growth. 2022 and 2023 we ... Read More
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Discounters in Nigeria
Discounters emerged as the most dynamic channel in retailing in 2024, with strong double-digit growth driven by inflationary pressure and currency depreciation. Soaring food prices made consumers more price sensitive and increased demand for affordable options, allowing discounters to position thems ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Nigeria
Hypermarkets continued to serve middle- and high-income shoppers seeking one-stop solutions for monthly groceries. However, rising inflation, currency depreciation, and increased prices for imported brands contributed to a decline in revenue in constant value terms. Investment in new outlets was con ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in the United Kingdom
With inflation and the cost of production easing in 2024, as well as a decrease in pulp costs and other raw materials, the average unit price of retail tissue in the UK marginally declined during the year, ultimately having a negative impact on value sales but encouraging volume sales. This trend wa ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Switzerland
Retail e-commerce continued to grow in terms of sales, acceptance, and popularity in 2024 albeit at a much more moderate level than during the pandemic. Consumers are learning to value the benefits of e-commerce, which is partly due to word-of-mouth and the positive experiences of others, but also d ... Read More
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China in 2040: The Future Demographic
The population of China is predicted to decline due to changes in net migration and natural change, as it reaches over a billion citizens by 2040. Mid-Lifers (aged 45-64) will represent the largest portion of the population by 2040. Generational cohorts will continue to influence consumer expenditur ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in the United Arab Emirates
Value sales of home products specialists in the United Arab Emirates continued to steadily grow in 2024, fuelled by the local market’s expanding population which was partly boosted by an influx of affluent expatriates. The channel also benefited from a further increase in outlet numbers, thereby enh ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in the United Arab Emirates
The performance of department stores, which dominates value sales within general merchandise stores in the United Arab Emirates, has been impacted by intensified competition from online marketplaces, which offer a wider range of products at more affordable prices, mainly due to their increased focus ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, retail e-commerce in the United Arab Emirates continued to benefit from the growing number of affluent and tech-savvy consumers showing a preference for online shopping and advanced supporting infrastructures that facilitate higher internet penetration and faster delivery services. The chan ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in the United Arab Emirates
Apparel and footwear specialists in the United Arab Emirates continued to record positive value growth in 2024, supported by the local market’s positioning as an attractive shopping destination. Infrastructure development and a diversified population continued to encourage store expansion plans, and ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in India
In 2024, small local grocers in India continued to account for three quarters of overall value sales generated by grocery retailers, driven by sheer volume of these outlets across the country. This channel is one of the oldest and most established for grocery shopping in the country, and offers ease ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in India
Health and beauty specialists in India maintained growth in both outlet numbers and current value sales in 2024, with increases across all channels. Indian consumers, especially for relatively high-involvement beauty and personal care products such as colour cosmetics and skin care products, prefer ... Read More
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Supermarkets in India
Supermarkets in India witnessed slowdowns in growth in its outlet count and value sales in 2024. This was on the back of weak consumer demand due to high food inflation, which led many consumers to prioritise essential purchases, and limit overall household consumption. With high inflation witnessed ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in India
Home products specialists in India saw solid current value growth in 2024, along with an increase in outlet numbers, with all channels experiencing growth. Retailers are increasingly adopting omnichannel strategies to blend online and offline experiences. Ikea India Pvt Ltd, for instance, has enhanc ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in India
Convenience retailers is a relatively small channel in India, with low penetration, and outlets are predominantly located in tier-1 and tier-2 cities. Convenience stores accounts for a far higher share of sales than forecourt retailers, although the latter saw stronger growth in value sales in 2024. ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in India
Apparel and footwear specialists in India maintained growth in both outlet numbers and value sales in 2024. However, the channel has been a witnessing a dual shift – premium global tie-ups, and rising demand for affordable fashion. Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd has partnered with Galeries Lafaye ... Read More
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Top Five Trends in Retail
In 2025, the retail sector is transforming as industry giants consolidate power, discount-orientated retailers outperform the market amid economic uncertainty, and social media platforms are evolving into important retail players in their own right. Meanwhile, global sales growth is increasingly fue ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in the United Arab Emirates
Convenience retailers in the United Arab Emirates continued to record steady value growth in 2024, driven by favourable socioeconomic conditions, including a consistent rise in population and expansion of neighbourhoods, steady economic growth and a rise in urbanisation. Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in the United Arab Emirates
In value share terms, hypermarkets in the United Arab Emirates remained the leading grocery retail channel in 2024, supported by its strategic positioning as a one-stop destination. Its strength has been supported by a steady increase in the local population, and the ability of operators to adjust t ... Read More
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Discounters in the United Arab Emirates
Discounters in the United Arab Emirates continued to record the most dynamic value growth within grocery retailers in 2024, consistently attracting consumers seeking value for their money. The channel's performance was bolstered by a shift in consumer preferences, with more households developing a f ... Read More
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