Category: Retailing
Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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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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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Germany
After experiencing post-pandemic growth during the previous two years, apparel and footwear specialists in Germany recorded value sales decline in 2024, forcing many retailers to close or scale back underperforming stores. This decline reflected the broader cost of living pressures due to persistent ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Germany
Sales of direct selling in Germany recorded close to stagnation in 2024, with moderate value growth. This performance was driven by shifting consumer shopping habits and broader macroeconomic dynamics. While inflation remained a concern throughout the year, its pace notably slowed, offering some rel ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Germany
In 2024, e-commerce in Germany witnessed a modest rebound following two years of low sales declines, although the growth was not as robust as initially anticipated by channel players. One of the key contributing factors to this rebound was the continued emphasis on enhancing the customer experience, ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Germany
Value sales of beauty specialists Germany continued to recover in 2024, although growth was slower compared to the previous year. For many channel players, investing in an omnichannel presence and using new technologies remains an increasing focus. In June 2024, leading beauty specialist Parfümerie ... 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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Hypermarkets in Germany
Value sales growth of hypermarkets in Germany were undermined in 2024 by the permanent closure of the last remaining 45 Mein Real outlets in March. The chain had struggled to resolve the inherent contradictions in being competitive in this channel as a small operator while lacking the scale to offer ... Read More
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Retail in Germany
The local economy faced a challenging period in 2024, marking the second consecutive year of contraction, leading to low consumer confidence. As a result, retail in Germany experienced its lowest growth rate of the review period in 2024. Euromonitor International's Retail in Germany report offers in ... Read More
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Retail in Morocco
Retail in Morocco benefited from relatively stable socio-economic conditions in 2024, supported by steady GDP growth and government reforms. The new Investment Charter continued to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), bolstering industrial production and infrastructure development. Population gr ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Morocco
Department stores in Morocco continued to struggle in 2024 as the retail landscape shifted decisively toward e-commerce and specialised chain outlets. The convenience, breadth of choice and competitive pricing offered by online platforms have drawn increasing numbers of consumers away from tradition ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Morocco
Direct selling in Morocco remains heavily skewed toward health and beauty products, in large part due to the channel’s predominantly female salesforce and the continued popularity of wellness and personal care items. In 2024, the growth of digital platforms and social media significantly enhanced th ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Mexico
Apparel and footwear specialists in Mexico struggled in 2024. Reports reveal that clothing manufacturing in Mexico recorded a substantial decrease from July 2024, with leather, fur and leather substitute products suffering the worst performance in the fashion industry. The manufacture of textile sup ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Mexico
2024 saw pet shops continue to rise within home products specialists in Mexico, with the country being one of the leaders in terms of functional foods for pets; about 70% of Mexican households have pets as of 2024. In light of this, Mars Petcare is investing MXN3.5 billion in its plant in Querétaro, ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Mexico
Over 2024, the number of hypermarket outlets in Mexico remained stable, yet the channel experienced dynamic sales growth. The competitive landscape for hypermarkets is shaped by just seven major chains, with La Comer (La Comer SAB de CV) leading growth in terms of both outlet numbers and sales. Its ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in India
Apparel and footwear in India experienced lower than anticipated retail current value growth in 2024, with the performance being variable during the year. The first half was subdued, especially for discretionary segments, as severe summer heatwaves in the north, and general elections across the coun ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Morocco
In 2024, home products specialists in Morocco benefited from increased government and private investment in construction and renovation projects. These efforts were largely shaped by key national events and recovery initiatives, including the reconstruction programme for regions impacted by the Al H ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Morocco
In 2024, Morocco’s hypermarkets benefited from improving economic conditions and evolving consumer behaviour. As inflationary pressures began to ease, households gradually regained spending confidence, prompting retailers to invest further in hypermarket formats. The result was a modest increase in ... Read More
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Retail in Mexico
Retail in Mexico benefited to some extent from favourable macroeconomic conditions in 2024, including an increase in real wages and lower inflation compared to 2023. In October 2024, the Consumer Confidence Index published by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography reached its highest lev ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Morocco
In 2024, beauty specialist retailers in Morocco continued to expand their footprint, driven by improving economic conditions and shifting consumer preferences. Demand for natural and organic beauty products has risen significantly, with many shoppers seeking formulations that include indigenous ingr ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Mexico
In 2024, supermarkets in Mexico saw a more dynamic rate of current value growth than was recorded in the previous year. With higher real salaries in 2024 and reduced inflationary pressure compared to 2023, some consumers turned to supermarkets in a bid to access a wider variety of brands and product ... Read More
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Where Consumers Shop for Soft Drinks
The global soft drinks industry is shifting towards value-led retail, functional innovation and digital experimentation. From small grocers to social commerce, brands must navigate a fragmented but fast-evolving retail environment, where affordability, technology and lifestyle alignment increasingly ... 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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Retail E-Commerce in Morocco
Retail e-commerce in Morocco continued to post double-digit growth in 2024. This strong performance was underpinned by a favourable macroeconomic context, including easing inflation, rising urbanisation and improved household spending power. Additionally, increased internet penetration and a growing ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Morocco
Morocco’s apparel and footwear sector witnessed intensifying competition in 2024, as shifting consumer preferences and macroeconomic pressures reshaped the retail environment. While physical stores continue to attract shoppers through visual merchandising and tactile experiences, rising production c ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Mexico
Retail e-Commerce continued to rise at a rapid pace in Mexico in 2024, in a trend that persists as almost 66 million Mexicans use online channels to buy products and/or services - which equates to 4 out of 10 Mexicans. In addition, the Mexican online consumer has seen a rise in average age - between ... Read More
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