Category: General Retailing
General Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
-
Direct Selling in Belgium
Despite price stabilisation and lower pressure on purchasing power, direct selling sales declined in current value terms in 2024. On one hand the channel suffered as some consumers showed a preference for shopping in physical outlets in an effort to seek out the best deals, or as a leisure activity. ... Read More
-
General Merchandise Stores in France
General merchandise stores performed strongly in France in 2024, with variety stores - led by Action – leading the way. These outlets have attracted price-sensitive consumers across all income levels by offering an extensive range of low-cost items. Moreover, variety stores are increasingly serving ... Read More
-
Direct Selling in France
Direct selling in France remained relatively stagnant in 2024, even though the country ranks as the second-largest market in Europe - after Germany - with a retail value of approximately EUR3.2 billion. The economic challenges of recent years have impacted the market, with falling inflation in 2024 ... Read More
-
General Merchandise Stores in Bulgaria
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 ... Read More
-
General Merchandise Stores in Canada
In 2024, general merchandise stores in Canada registered strong, if slower than in 2023, retail current value growth, with both variety stores and department stores performing well in this metric. Meanwhile, overall growth in terms of the number of outlets was due to variety stores, with department ... Read More
-
General Merchandise Stores in China
In 2024, department stores remained the largest channel within general merchandise stores in China, although it experienced a current value decline, driven by consumption downgrading, the limited efficacy of policy measures, and increased online penetration. Economic pressures have been prompting co ... Read More
-
Direct Selling in China
In 2024, direct selling in China saw a marginal current value increase, indicating a modest turnaround after several years of decline. In-person events such as product demonstrations, parties, and conferences offer a unique opportunity for direct sellers to build deeper relationships with customers ... Read More
-
General Merchandise Stores in Brazil
General merchandise stores saw double-digit current value growth in Brazil in 2024. Although variety stores maintained a slight declining trend, department stores rebounded to growth, offsetting the decline seen the previous year. With the reduction in the unemployment rate in Brazil, and a relative ... Read More
-
Direct Selling in Brazil
Direct selling saw dynamic current value growth in Brazil in 2024, maintaining the trend seen throughout the review period. Direct selling has long been seen as an ideal source of additional revenue for those whose incomes are under pressure, which has helped maintain growth. Beauty and personal car ... Read More
-
Retail in Brazil
Although 2024 saw a drop in the unemployment rate and a slight improvement in average wages in Brazil, retail still faced macroeconomic challenges. The level of indebtedness of Brazilians, which was around 77% in December 2023, reached a peak of 79% in June 2024, according to the National Confederat ... Read More
-
General Merchandise Stores in the US
The current value decline of department stores continued in the US in 2024, as once iconic retailers struggled to adapt to an evolving market with shifting consumer habits and the inexorable rise of retail e-commerce. Another bleak year has passed, with growth remaining out of reach for some of the ... Read More
-
Retail in China
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 ... Read More
-
Retail in Canada
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 ... Read More
-
Direct Selling in the US
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. ... Read More
-
Direct Selling in Bulgaria
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 ... Read More
-
General Merchandise Stores in Argentina
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 ... Read More
-
Retail in the US
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 ... Read More
-
Retail in France
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 ... Read More
-
Direct Selling in Austria
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 ... Read More
-
Direct Selling in Greece
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 ... Read More
-
Retail in Norway
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 ... Read More
-
General Merchandise Stores in Norway
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 ... Read More
-
General Merchandise Stores in Ireland
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 ... Read More
-
General Merchandise Stores in Israel
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 ... Read More
-
General Merchandise Stores in Finland
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 ... Read More
Research Assistance
