Category: Retailing
Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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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
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Home Products Specialists in Greece
Home products specialists saw current value growth in Greece in 2024. Despite economic pressure, consumer interest in home products specialists has remained relatively high. The trend towards investing in Airbnb units has contributed to the demand for home improvement and furnishing products. DIY co ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Austria
In 2024, apparel and footwear specialists in Austria experienced modest growth of 3% in retail value. However, this rate was not significantly above the inflation rate, with overall sales less than 4% higher than pre-pandemic levels, despite significant price hikes in 2022 and 2023. While there was ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Austria
In 2024, home product specialists in Austria experienced retail value growth of 2%. Pet shops and superstores led the charge with a solid 3% growth, while homewares and home furnishing stores saw a more modest 1% increase in value. This followed a significant decline in sales for homeware and home f ... Read More
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Retail in Spain
Retail in Spain showed signs of gradual stabilisation in Spain, facing inflation and a series of economic challenges, with consumer confidence slowly returning. Inflationary pressure eased, although grocery product prices remain high. The monthly inflation rate in Spain in 2024 was above the average ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Israel
The health and beauty specialists market in Israel has undergone significant changes in recent years. While consumers previously gravitated toward premium, high-end beauty brands, there is now a growing demand for affordable yet high-quality products. The success of Sacara, which originally targeted ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Ireland
In 2024, home product specialists in Ireland experienced a 1% decline in retail value sales. Despite the stabilisation of inflation, the market faced several challenges, including an ongoing price-sensitivity. Another contributing factor to the decline in sales was the wave of substantial home refur ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Norway
Supermarkets garner a significant share in grocery retailing in Norway, but they have been losing ground to discounters due to various new openings and aggressive price competition. Despite the decline in overall inflation, food prices have continued to rise in Norway, and persistent inflation has l ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Norway
Hypermarkets posted strong sales performance in 2024, although its development was limited by the competitive grocery retail landscape in Norway. Supermarkets and discounters have been heavily investing in new stores openings and delivering low prices which has infringed on the performance of hyperm ... Read More
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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
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Small Local Grocers in Finland
Despite a relatively high number of outlets, small local grocers remained a niche grocery retailing channel in Finland in 2024, with a slowly decreasing share of all grocery sales. Around 99% of grocery retail value sales were through channels other than small local grocers. Euromonitor Internationa ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Finland
While overall grocery retailing in Finland saw some growth in retail sales price (RSP) terms in 2024, convenience stores registered a second consecutive year of decline. Furthermore, the decline was more severe than in 2023, with much of the decline attributed to falling sales in forecourt retailers ... 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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Retail in the Netherlands
The retail market in the Netherlands remained stagnant in current value terms in 2024, as economic pressures weighed heavily on both consumers and businesses. Persistent inflation significantly eroded consumer purchasing power, leading to a decline in discretionary spending. Simultaneously, retailer ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Israel
In 2024, home products specialists in Israel witnessed a modest uptick in retail current value sales, as more Israelis opted to remain in the country rather than travel abroad. This marks an improved performance from 2023, when the housing market slowed considerably due to rising interest rates, ong ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Ireland
In 2024, retail e-commerce in Ireland recorded a value sale uplift of 5%, recording stronger growth than retail offline. The retail landscape in Ireland is constantly evolving, with a significant shift towards retail e-commerce and digital solutions. In response to changing consumer preferences, man ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Peru
Direct selling in Peru has continued to expand significantly in 2024, as it remains a popular channel among consumers seeking convenience and cost-saving opportunities, often with the personalised advice of a consultant. Euromonitor International's Direct Selling in Peru report offers insight into k ... 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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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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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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Health and Beauty Specialists in the Netherlands
In 2024, health and beauty specialist retailers in the Netherlands continued to register a positive performance, following the pandemic-induced decline in retail value sales seen at the beginning of the review period. Growth was driven by several key factors, with rising average unit prices across c ... Read More
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Retail in Israel
The Israel-Hamas war severely disrupted the retail environment throughout 2024. Many businesses faced labour shortages, due to military mobilisation. In addition, many international brands, including H&M and Zara, temporarily closed their Israeli stores, leading to decreased consumer confidence and ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Greece
Health and beauty specialists registered current value growth in Greece in 2024. Greece's beauty sector has fully recovered after the pandemic and is experiencing significant growth. This recovery has been fuelled by an increased interest in personal care and wellbeing with consumers prioritising sk ... 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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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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