Category: Discount Stores
Discount Stores market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Discounters in South Africa
Discounters saw strong current value growth in South Africa in 2024. With more than 40% of the population still depending on social grants to survive, discounters outlets continue to benefit from their strategic locations in lower-income areas. Demand is also supported by the government's extension ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Germany
Value sales of general merchandise stores in Germany recorded strong growth in 2024, despite a slowdown as high inflation strongly boosted sales the previous year. Growth was entirely driven by variety stores, which accounts for the majority of outlets and value sales within general merchandise stor ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Germany
Despite a solid performance, convenience retailers in Germany recorded slower growth in 2024. This was driven by a return to a more stable trading environment following the high growth witnessed in 2022 and 2023 due to a post-pandemic rebound, alongside the historically high single-digit inflation, ... Read More
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Discounters in Germany
As the local economy contracted in 2024 for the second consecutive year and consumer confidence remained at a low level, discounters in Germany continued to outperform overall grocery retailers in value growth terms. Despite a slowdown compared to 2023, largely due to lower inflation for food and be ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Mexico
In 2024, convenience retailers in Mexico saw growth driven by a continued expansion in the number of outlets. Major players OXXO, 7-Eleven, and Circle K all expanded their store base at a faster pace than recorded in the previous year. This is part of a strategy to increase proximity to consumers an ... Read More
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Discounters in Mexico
Discounters in Mexico posted strong current value growth in 2024. Despite a relatively stable economic environment, most Mexican consumers continue to prioritise getting the most value for their money, and so consistently seek out the lowest prices. Most hard discounters are neighbourhood stores loc ... Read More
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Discounters in Morocco
Discounters continued to outperform other modern grocery formats in Morocco during 2024, driven by aggressive network expansion and an increasingly price-sensitive consumer base. The rise of discounters has been particularly noticeable in large urban centres such as Casablanca, Rabat and Tangier, wh ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Morocco
The expansion of convenience retailers in Morocco continued in 2024, supported by increasing urbanisation and evolving consumer routines. With more consumers living in densely populated areas and leading faster-paced lives, demand for proximity retail formats offering swift and practical shopping ex ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Mexico
Within general merchandise stores in Mexico department stores continued to account for the largest proportion of value sales in 2024. Innovation in e-commerce and a focus on an omnichannel environment cater to the needs of consumers from all income segments, with a prime example being Liverpool Mark ... Read More
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Where Consumers Shop for Tissue and Hygiene
The global retail tissue and hygiene market saw moderate growth in 2024 amid inflationary pressures raising raw material costs and a shift to more affordable and private label brands. Remote work decline hit retail sales, while e-commerce strengthened - especially in Asia Pacific and North America - ... Read More
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Discounters in Switzerland
Discounters is a highly popular channel among Swiss consumers and it continued to see strong and stable growth in 2024 due to the ongoing price sensitivity brought on by the recent financial insecurity and strain. Factors such as elevated inflation, lower disposable income, the aftermath of COVID-19 ... 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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Convenience Retailers in Switzerland
Convenience stores tend to be a bit more expensive than regular grocery stores and have a more limited selection and variety of products. Despite this, convenience stores enjoy a high level of popularity among Swiss consumers due to their generally longer opening hours (often open 24/7 or at least u ... 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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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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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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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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General Merchandise Stores in India
General merchandise stores in India consists only of department stores, with insignificant sales for variety stores. Many consumers find it exciting to visit stores within shopping centres at the weekend, either for a family outing or for some retail therapy. Department stores therefore maintained d ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Egypt
Department stores in Egypt continued to struggle in 2024, with many operators scaling back operations in response to sustained economic pressures. Diminished disposable income, rising operational costs, and currency depreciation have weakened consumer purchasing power, undermining performance in the ... Read More
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Discounters in Egypt
In 2024, discount retailers experienced significant growth in Egypt as consumers sought greater value in the face of persistent inflation and economic uncertainty. Many households prioritised spending on essential goods, particularly food, driving increased footfall in discount stores. The channel b ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Egypt
Convenience retailers in Egypt experienced a strong performance in 2024, benefitting from the rise in dual-income households and increasingly time-pressed urban lifestyles. As consumers prioritised speed and accessibility, proximity stores offering diversified product ranges gained traction, particu ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in the United Kingdom
Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, local consumers continued to prioritise convenience in 2024, driving footfall in both convenience stores and forecourt retailers in the UK. With rising urbanisation and busier lifestyles, quick and frequent shopping trips have become increasingly common, strengthen ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in the United Kingdom
Department stores in the UK recorded marginal growth in 2024, driven by selective consumer spending and increased footfall in premium shopping destinations. However, growth remained subdued and value sales remained significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels, as the ongoing shift towards e-commerce ... Read More
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Discounters in the United Kingdom
Discounters in the UK remained a dynamic performer in 2024, with the channel continuing to record double-digit current value growth amid persistent cost-of-living challenges stemming from a high inflationary wave that began in 2022 with the war in Ukraine. While inflation levels in the UK have been ... Read More
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Discounters in Denmark
In a highly competitive market, price competition remained fierce in Denmark with grocery retailers under pressure as consumers tightened their purse strings in response to the challenging economic landscape. Discounters are at the forefront of this battle, with players within this channel striving ... Read More
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