Category: General Retailing
Asia General Retailing
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Retail in India
... on some major essential food products, including vegetables, fruits, and edible oils, which led consumers to limit their overall expenditure, especially on non-essentials, and prioritise those retail channels which offered better prices for essential purchases. ... Read More
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Direct Selling in India
... continued to witness double-digit current value growth in 2024, driven by growing health consciousness, especially in urban areas, which supported continued demand for the health and wellbeing products offered by major direct selling brands such ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in India
... or for some retail therapy. Department stores therefore maintained dynamic growth in both outlet numbers and current value sales in 2024. Players such as Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop, and Reliance Retail are pioneering hyperlocal personalisation strategies ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Sri Lanka
... demand, and the recovery of institutional and away-from-home channels. However, higher production costs, driven by increased raw material prices, contributed to rising retail prices, which in turn dampened demand in more price-sensitive groups. Premium and ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Japan
... value sales falling for another consecutive year in 2024. Meanwhile, many direct selling companies rely heavily on sales of supplements, but in 2024, the situation for direct selling worsened following widespread media coverage of a ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in South Korea
... 2024, department stores saw a decline in outlet numbers, and the channel was unable to achieve past growth rates. This is because consumer spending has contracted due to a general economic slowdown. In addition, major ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Japan
... Japan continued to thrive in 2024, largely due to the ongoing resurgence of inbound tourism. Luxury items, including jewellery, watches, and cosmetics, showed a slight increase in sales. Before the pandemic, it was notable that ... Read More
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Direct Selling in South Korea
... including high population density in compact urban areas, and career interruptions amongst women. During the COVID-19 pandemic, rising health awareness led to an increase in direct selling of health supplements. However, post-pandemic, more consumers have ... Read More
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Retail in Japan
... three decades before the war in Ukraine, Japan largely experienced calm annual inflation rates, with only three instances from 1992 to 2021 when inflation exceeded 1% or fell below 1%. These fluctuations occurred during notable ... Read More
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Retail in South Korea
... grocery retailers. Euromonitor International's Retail in South Korea report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Singapore
... Singaporeans have reduced their outlay on non-grocery merchandise traditionally found in department stores, such as apparel, footwear, bags and luggage. For those who wish to spend, the strengthening currency and increased ease of international travel ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Singapore
... and wide product ranges. The emergence and continued expansion of e-commerce marketplaces means shoppers can stay at home and browse thousands of listings with minimal effort. This development poses a particular challenge to direct selling, ... Read More
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Retail in Indonesia
... albeit at a slower rate than in the previous year, this was not the case for non-grocery retailers, which experienced decline. This reflected the fact that consumers’ heightened budget consciousness led them to focus on ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Indonesia
... stores witnessed a marked expansion of its store network, while department stores’ outlet numbers declined. The leading player in department stores, Matahari, closed seven outlets in 2024. Players in department stores are focusing on optimising ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Indonesia
... evidenced by the fact that 51% of members of APLI (Indonesian Direct Entrepreneurs Association) are said to find it difficult to adapt to the pace of change. The lack of synergy between entrepreneurs in this ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Hong Kong, China
... and food, alongside economic uncertainty, and consumers shifting their attention to purchases outside of Hong Kong, particularly through outbound/northbound travel. Euromonitor International's Direct Selling in Hong Kong, China report offers insight into key trends and ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Hong Kong, China
... and the emergence of unique stores which opened during the year. Despite the fact that many consumers now shop online more frequently or prefer to shop at specialists to find certain goods they require, with ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Vietnam
... a strong appetite for shopping, particularly in major cities such as Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City. They are drawn not only to the wide assortment of goods in general merchandise stores but ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Taiwan
... significant transformation in its approach to digitalisation. This shift is part of a broader initiative to rebuild its network and accelerate its digital transformation, enabling the company to better support its growing business demands. By ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Bangladesh
... these challenges, overall demand increased slightly, driven by heightened hygiene awareness and expanding product accessibility across different consumer segments. Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in Bangladesh report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Vietnam
... habits - largely due to ongoing wars in other regions and a persistent desire to save - they are still prepared to pay for items that safeguard their wellbeing and appearance. Higher average incomes and ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Taiwan
... department stores, significantly impacting their performance for the entire year. Therefore, a rebound in consumer spending, paired with strategic adjustments in discounts and rewards, have successfully attracted shoppers, boosting overall revenue during this crucial period. ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Turkey
... Beymen introduced the Beymen Reborn project during the review period, allowing Beymen customers to offer up their luxury bags and shoes for which they no longer have any use. The bags and shoes sold under ... Read More
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Retail in Turkey
... the country’s more affluent population and those more resilient to the economic downturn continued to opt for luxury items. With travel starting to normalise across the world, retail once again started to see growth in ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Turkey
... care items. Over the review period, health and beauty has seen increased focus on sustainability from players and consumers, with organic and natural ingredients enjoying rising demand. Euromonitor International's Direct Selling in Turkey report offers ... Read More
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