Category: Retailing
Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Digital Disruptors: The Global Landscape for Online Marketplaces
The global online marketplace landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological innovations, shifting consumer behaviours and fierce competition. Established giants must increasingly contend with fast-growing upstarts, creating new opportunities for brands and sellers. This briefing explores th ... Read More
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Home Improvement in Thailand
Value sales of home improvement managed only minimally positive sales in Thailand in 2024, influenced by several factors. The nation's GDP growth decelerated, falling short of expectations and trailing behind neighbouring countries, and high household debt has constrained consumer spending, leading ... Read More
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Home and Garden in the United Arab Emirates
Home and garden in the United Arab Emirates recorded solid growth in 2024, although this is projected to experience a marginal slowdown in 2025. While the local economy is expected to continue expanding, challenges such as lower business confidence, global economic issues, and rising costs may contr ... Read More
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Home Improvement in Canada
In 2024, home improvement in Canada experienced steady growth as renovation spending remained resilient despite the pressures of high interest rates and persistent inflation. Many homeowners, deterred from relocating by the rising cost of living, instead redirected their focus toward upgrading their ... Read More
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Gardening in Thailand
Gardening in Thailand enjoyed healthy growth in 2024, albeit at a lower level than seen in the recent review period. This positive performance is being driven by the popularity of urban gardening and biophilic design. Initiatives like Varmers' vertical farming in Bangkok, which produces over 800,000 ... Read More
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New Concepts in Retail
Retailers’ constant experimentation with new concepts and formats helps to lay the groundwork for the industry’s future. For this reason, Euromonitor International profiles the most innovative new concepts in retail each year. This edition explores innovation across five key areas: New Digital Inter ... Read More
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Competitor Strategies in Hot Drinks
The hot drinks industry remains relatively stable, yet faces challenges such as climate change, inflation and trade wars. With price hikes inevitable, hot drinks companies are set to actively launch new product innovation and adopt premiumisation strategies to drive growth, while focusing on product ... Read More
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Gardening in Switzerland
After a contraction in 2023, Switzerland’s gardening market returned to growth in 2024, supported by renewed consumer interest in sustainable gardening practices and a rise in home cultivation. Garden care products such as growing media and plant protection led this rebound as environmentally consci ... Read More
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Home and Garden in Switzerland
In 2024, sales of home and garden continued to decline in Switzerland, reflecting broader economic caution, elevated living costs, and subdued activity in the housing and construction sectors. Consumer confidence remained fragile, limiting discretionary spending on high-value purchases such as indoo ... Read More
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Competitor Strategies in Retail
Retailers continue to face disruption from generative AI, emerging technologies, shifting economic and political conditions, and evolving consumer behaviours. This report explores the strategies retailers are using to remain competitive and foster customer loyalty in today’s uncertain and rapidly ch ... Read More
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Home and Garden in Mexico
Home and garden saw modest current value growth in Mexico in 2024. Key drivers included significant retail investments from major players such as Home Depot and Walmart de México, which expanded operations and improved digital platforms. The booming real estate market, particularly in urban areas su ... Read More
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Home Improvement in France
Sales of home improvement declined in current value terms in 2024, influenced by a combination of economic challenges, evolving consumer behaviours, and external environmental factors. Rising inflation and elevated interest rates diminished household purchasing power, leading many consumers to prior ... Read More
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Home Improvement in Spain
Home improvement in Spain witnessed a slight decline in retail current value sales in 2024. While this continued the downturn started in 2023, but rate of decline was slower in 2024, with some signs of recovery. The performance of home improvement was hampered by limitations on residential construct ... Read More
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Homewares in France
Sales of homewares saw a significant decline in current value terms in 2024, influenced by several interconnected factors. High inflation and stagnant wage growth eroded disposable incomes, leading consumers to prioritise household essentials over discretionary items like dinnerware and kitchenware. ... Read More
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Home Improvement in Italy
In 2024, retail value sales in home improvement in Italy declined, with strong falls noted in areas including hardware, floor coverings and kitchen sinks. These results are due to households contending with persistent inflation, high grocery and energy bills, and the end of government renovation inc ... Read More
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Home Improvement in Germany
Home improvement in Germany continued to record a value sales decline in 2024, driven by economic pressures, declining residential construction activity, and adverse weather conditions. To combat inflation, the European Central Bank raised interest rates to 3.62% by early January, making financing m ... Read More
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Home Improvement in Indonesia
In 2024, value sales of home improvement in Indonesia continued to experience robust growth, fuelled by urbanisation, rising disposable incomes, and a growing middle class. Government initiatives, notably the One Million Houses programme, have significantly boosted residential construction, indirect ... Read More
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Gardening in Germany
Gardening in Germany recorded moderate value growth in 2024 after a decline in 2023, mainly sustained by the performance of the largest category; horticulture. This is being driven by urbanisation, sustainability concerns, and a growing preference for functional green spaces. Local consumers are int ... Read More
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Where Consumers Shop for Staple Foods
Inflation is affecting consumers' choices in grocery channels, leading to changes aimed at preserving purchasing power. Discounters and warehouse clubs are becoming more prominent, with a rapid increase in the number of outlets. After years of decline, small local grocers are gaining traction due to ... Read More
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Top Five Trends in Tissue and Hygiene
With tissue and hygiene experiencing a further shift from price-led growth to volume recovery, the lingering cost-of-living crisis reinforces value as a central theme. Businesses need to benchmark growth and sharpen their portfolio and product positioning against demographic characteristics, consume ... Read More
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Unveiling Transformative Megatrends in Latin America
This report identifies key long-term megatrends shaping consumer behaviour in Latin America. Technological advancements and wider internet access drive digital living, offering solutions to regional challenges. Better access to financial services fuels e-commerce and s-commerce growth. Inflation and ... Read More
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Retail in South Africa
Retail saw current value growth in South Africa in 2024. The retail landscape remains challenging due to South African households struggling with a rising cost of living, persistently high unemployment rates, and currency depreciation. These conditions were worsened by a prolonged 15-year high inter ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in South Africa
Convenience retailers saw modest current value growth in South Africa in 2024. The performance of convenience retailers continued to benefit from the channel’s rapid expansion in high-density urban areas, supported by the prevalence of the franchise model, which allows new investors to enter the mar ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in South Africa
Hypermarkets saw current value growth in South Africa in 2024. The expansion of hypermarkets remains relatively muted due to the economic environment, prompting operators to prioritise formats that meet consumers’ evolving needs. A prominent example is Massmart converting four Game stores into Makro ... Read More
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Supermarkets in South Africa
Supermarkets saw current value growth in Spain in 2024. The South African supermarkets landscape continues to grow, supported by diversified offerings targeting different market segments. However, the performance has been notable across budget friendly outlets, which have been attracting an increasi ... Read More
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