Category: Retailing
Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Home Products Specialists in Portugal
Home products specialists achieved small positive value sales in Portugal in 2024, which are expected to remain stable around this rate of growth over the forecast period. Growth is, however, at a lower level than seen over the recent review period, due to consumers’ disposable incomes and spending ... Read More
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Discounters in Portugal
Discounters continued to benefit from consumers’ ongoing price-sensitivity in Portugal in 2024. Although interest rates have come down and stabilised since the high of 2022, the repercussions of this continue to affect the prices of goods and utilities, leading to reduced consumer spending power and ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Vietnam
In 2024, Vietnam’s gross domestic product grows at a faster rate than in the previous year, yet apparel and footwear specialist retailers witnessed a pronounced shift in consumer attitudes. Many people are anxious about ongoing war conflicts that contribute to a fragile economic outlook, prompting t ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Vietnam
In 2024, overall general merchandise stores in Vietnam recorded healthy increases in both current value sales and the number of outlets, partly because of a notable rise in inbound and local tourism. These tourists show a strong appetite for shopping, particularly in major cities such as Hanoi, Da N ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Vietnam
Hypermarkets in Vietnam recorded strong expansion and rising current value sales in 2024, propelled by leading brands such as AEON, Co-opXtra, and Go!, with Go! maintaining its dominant position. The channel’s notable growth is evident in both the number of new outlets and the uplift in value, refle ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Vietnam
In 2024, development of supermarkets in Vietnam was marked by notable expansion, as evidenced by a substantial rise in the total value of sales and the opening of numerous new outlets. Major players such as WinMart have helped power this progress, partly through sustained investment strategies and p ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Taiwan
Direct selling managed to achieve small positive value growth in Taiwan in 2024, thanks to players evolving with the times. For example, Amway Taiwan adopted Cisco Meraki solutions as its core network infrastructure, marking a significant transformation in its approach to digitalisation. This shift ... Read More
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Retail in New Zealand
The high cost of living remained a key barrier to retail expenditure in New Zealand over 2024. Prices were elevated despite easing inflation, with the annual rate falling back within the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's target range. Supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions have also el ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Bangladesh
Tissue and hygiene in Bangladesh experienced a mixed performance in 2024, as economic challenges and political instability disrupted business operations. A nationwide shutdown lasting approximately two months significantly impacted commercial activity, limiting sales growth. Despite these challenges ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Taiwan
Supermarkets continued to expand in Taiwan in 2024, although value sales fell into a small slump. Despite this less than stellar value performance, supermarkets are cited as the primary choice for high-end consumers seeking quality daily essentials and fresh ingredients, thus the ongoing expansion p ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in New Zealand
Although consumer spending has been limited in many product categories, beauty retailing bucked the downward trend and witnessed retail value growth in 2024. This trend was partly driven by price, but also due to the evergreen demand for beauty products. During economic downturns when consumers have ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in New Zealand
The cost-of-living crisis has led to notable shifts in consumer behaviour across New Zealand. Many consumers are adopting more cautious spending habits, focusing on essential purchases and seeking out discounts and lower-priced alternatives. This trend favours retailers like Wesfarmer’s Kmart, which ... Read More
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Supermarkets in New Zealand
New Zealand’s competition watchdog is filing charges against Woolworths and the local PAK'nSAVE. This comes less than three months after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched legal proceedings against the supermarket giants in Australia for allegedly misleading their cus ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Taiwan
General merchandise stores saw positive value growth in Taiwan in 2024. This is cited to be in line with revitalised consumer spending alongside sales events. Indeed, the annual sale season is a critical event for department stores, significantly impacting their performance for the entire year. Ther ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Taiwan
Small local grocers continued to focus on curated retail stores in Taiwan’s prominent commercial districts in 2024. Renowned shopping districts include Taipei, Zhongshan, Taichung, Shen Ji New Village, Kaohsiung, The Pier-2 Art Center. These areas are characterised by their vibrant atmosphere and hi ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Vietnam
Home products specialists in Vietnam record a positive growth rate in both current value sales and the number of outlets in 2024, despite a challenging economic environment. Consumers are increasingly inclined to save money and restrict spending on items they perceive as non-essential. An emerging h ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Vietnam
In 2024, health and beauty specialist retailers in Vietnam continued to post solid growth in value sales and outlet numbers. This momentum is being propelled by a surge in both inbound and local tourism. Many international travellers now prioritise buying health and beauty items during their trips, ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Vietnam
Convenience stores in Vietnam recorded sustained growth in 2024, particularly in major urban centres such as Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. A busy and modern lifestyle fuels this trend, and younger consumers - especially Gen Z and students - are increasingly drawn to the wide product selection and air-condi ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in New Zealand
E-commerce saw a return to value sales growth in 2024, as the frequency of shopping picked up in New Zealand. With inflation easing, the gradual recovery in purchasing power was felt by both physical and online retailers alike. Consumers have relied more on e-commerce due to economic hardship since ... Read More
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Direct Selling in New Zealand
Direct selling has struggled to recover from declining sales, which can be traced back to the start of the pandemic in New Zealand. Consumer spending patterns evolved significantly during the pandemic lockdowns, with many consumers shifting to e-commerce channels. Even after restrictions were lifted ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Portugal
Convenience retailers benefitted from an ongoing increase in outlets in Portugal in 2024, which is cited to be at the detriment of small local grocers. This outlet expansion is due to partnerships with large distribution networks, with logistical support offered through the partnerships themselves, ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Vietnam
Direct selling in Vietnam shows signs of a gradual turnaround in 2024, buoyed by a healthier national economy and the rising trend for health and beauty products. Even though consumers remain cautious about their spending habits - largely due to ongoing wars in other regions and a persistent desire ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in New Zealand
Convenience stores already charge higher prices compared to the modern channel, as consumers are normally willing to pay more at local stores where they stock up on a few essentials. With consumers becoming increasingly price sensitive in this economic climate, and prices rising, convenience stores ... Read More
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Nike Inc in Apparel and Footwear (World)
Nike Inc remains the industry leader in the global apparel and footwear market despite having faced turbulent performance in 2024 with declining retail sales in leading markets. The shifting consumer landscape and Nike’s strategic re-evaluation of its retailing strategies sees the company weathering ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in New Zealand
Department stores in New Zealand witnessed a decline in retail value sales over 2024, highlighting the reduction in overall consumer spending in this year, especially for higher ticket items which are typically sold at department stores, such as expensive fragrances or fashion. Consumer demand for p ... Read More
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