Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Consumer Goods & Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Convenience Retailers in Ireland
In 2024, convenience retailers in Ireland experienced retail value growth of 3% in current terms. This positive result was aided by inflation stabilising, which supported consumption of grocery goods. Due to proximity to neighbourhoods and longer opening hours, convenience retailers continued to att ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Ireland
In 2024, health and beauty specialists in Ireland experienced a 4% increase in retail value sales in current terms. Euromonitor International's Health and Beauty Specialists in Ireland report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channel ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in the Netherlands
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 Over the past decade, discount retailers have displaced many outdated, established players in the general mer ... Read More
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Surface Care in Tunisia
Young couples in Tunisia are supporting sales of surface care products, especially in modern grocery retailers. These consumers are more conscious of the benefits and specific uses of surface care products, unlike the older generation who traditionally rely on multipurpose products like bleach and h ... Read More
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Laundry Care in Tunisia
Unpackaged laundry detergents used to be sold in rural areas of Tunisia and had virtually disappeared from big cities. However, these cheaper formats have witnessed a resurgence. Middle and low-income consumers prefer to buy detergent in smaller quantities from Tunisia’s traditional grocery stores, ... Read More
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Dishwashing in Tunisia
Volume sales growth of hand dishwashing was steady in 2024, supported by the entrance of several new local brands, namely Savon De Carthage, Jmal and Dex. Local players have made rapid gains in hand dishwashing over the review period, notably Lilas Vaisselle from Société d'Articles Hygiéniques Sarl ... Read More
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Toilet Care in Tunisia
Toilet care has witnessed remarkable growth in Tunisia following the launch of new imported brands in the traditional channel. For years, the domestic brand Choc (Comptoir de Diffusion et de Fabrication de Produits d'Entretien (CODIFA)) was the only toilet care product available in traditional groce ... Read More
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Home Insecticides in Tunisia
Tunisia is recording a significant rise in pollution levels, which contributes to the higher use of home insecticides. Typically, the municipal departments in each region manage household waste and maintain public sewage systems to control insect populations like flies and mosquitoes. However, many ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Finland
In line with the rest of the review period, beauty specialists was the smaller channel within health and beauty specialists in Finland in 2024. The number of outlets is relatively high—almost one-fifth of all outlets in the channel—but in retail sales price (RSP) terms, beauty specialists account fo ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Finland
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 ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Austria
In 2024, supermarkets in Austria recorded retail value growth of 4%. However, similar to the overall grocery retail sector, this growth marked a decline compared to the previous year. Despite this, as inflation rates returned to more sustainable levels, in real value terms, supermarkets experienced ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Spain
High inflation initially sustained positive results for hypermarkets in Spain, but in 2024 sales declined as consumers increasingly turned to other grocery channels, including convenience shops and discounters. Hypermarkets are typically located outside residential areas, and shifting preferences to ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Austria
In 2024, retail value sales through convenience retailers in Austria recorded growth of 5%. However, a challenge for the channel is the highly regulated opening hours in Austria. Retail stores may only be open for a total of 72 hours per week and typically not before 6 a.m., after 9 p.m. or on Sunda ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Austria
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 ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Greece
Convenience retailers saw current value growth in Greece in 2024. Leading Greek supermarket players have recognised the power of convenience stores and invested in them, expanding their networks through franchise models. To meet evolving consumer demand, convenience stores have also expanded their p ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Austria
In 2024, retail e-commerce in Austria saw a 5% growth in retail value sales. The year marked a return to steady growth after the volatility caused by the outbreak of COVID-19. In 2024, growth for retail e-commerce was fuelled by younger consumers under 30, who favoured online shopping and the conven ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Spain
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 ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Spain
Spain’s apparel and footwear category remained a leader in terms of technology and design in 2024. The category is one of the most vulnerable in the face of economic and global contingencies and has been busy reinventing itself again. Retail outlets are evolving into megastores that feature a wide r ... Read More
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Appliances and Electronics Specialists in Spain
In 2024, appliances and electronics specialists benefited from the change in TV channel frequency in Spain; the change prompted a notable rise in demand for new TV sets that could accommodate the updated broadcasting standards. Many local consumers replaced their existing televisions to ensure compa ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Norway
Convenience retailers have been closing outlets in Norway due to changing consumer behaviour, with discounters, supermarkets and e-commerce gaining traction over 2024. There have been reports of closures at some Joker outlets due to competitive pressures which is stifling profitability. Joker is foc ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Norway
In 2024, apparel and footwear specialists in Norway are employing various strategies to effectively target younger generations, particularly Gen Z and Millennials. Many brands are emphasising sustainability, which resonates strongly with younger consumers. KappAhl has expanded its second-hand clothi ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Norway
In 2024, home products specialists suffered amid a challenging housing market in Norway, with property prices rising. The construction sector is facing challenges, with a notable decline in new housing completions contributing to supply shortages. This situation exacerbates affordability issues for ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Norway
In 2024, health and beauty specialists in Norway witnessed a stronger performance in line with growing consumer demand for beauty products sold in these stores, including cosmetics and fragrances. Interest in skin care products is rising due to increasing consumer concerns about skin nourishment and ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Norway
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 ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Greece
Hypermarkets registered current value growth in Greece in 2024. Indeed, hypermarkets was amongst the strongest performing grocery retailing channels in the market during the year. More people are choosing hypermarkets for bulk purchases since these outlets are seen as offering a wide range of produc ... Read More
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