Category: General Retailing
Europe General Retailing
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Direct Selling in Italy
... some of the main brands have been investing in other channels to expand their sales with direct selling seen to have lower potential. In general terms, direct selling was also directly impacted by prevailing economic ... Read More
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Direct Selling in France
... of recent years have impacted the market, with falling inflation in 2024 having failed to translate into improved purchasing power for many French households and businesses. Euromonitor International's Direct Selling in France report offers insight ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in France
... of low-cost items. Moreover, variety stores are increasingly serving as essential channels for liquidating unsold inventory from retailers struggling with significant merchandise surpluses that disrupt supply chains. Euromonitor International's General Merchandise Stores in France report ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Belgium
... see declining sales in current value terms in 2024. In July 2024, the Galeria Inno chain was sold to Axcent of Scandinavia AB. Despite the struggles being faced by the chain, it has also established ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Belgium
... outlets in an effort to seek out the best deals, or as a leisure activity. On the other hand, direct selling faced significant competition from retail e-commerce which continued to grow and expand, with e-commerce ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Bulgaria
... footwear, and beauty segments. One of the key advantages that department stores historically enjoyed was their ability to offer an immersive, enjoyable in-store shopping experience. However, in response to rising competition from e-commerce,... Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Retail in France
... While retail e-commerce rebounded in value, this was insufficient to drive overall market growth. Surprisingly, even the Paris Olympics, which succeeded in attracting visitors and tourists, failed to provide a meaningful boost to consumer spending. ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Bulgaria
... online shopping, coupled with the availability of direct home delivery, significantly reduced the appeal of direct selling, particularly among younger consumers who prefer digital transactions. Euromonitor International's Direct Selling in Bulgaria report offers insight into ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Norway
... different sectors of the retail market, and particularly variety stores that typically sell a wide range of household goods and personal products at attractive prices. These stores are benefitting from consumers tightening their budge... Euromonitor ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Ireland
... a significant decline of 15%. Euromonitor International's General Merchandise Stores in Ireland report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Finland
... sales price (RSP) terms, sales in 2024 declined. Euromonitor International's General Merchandise Stores in Finland report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector ... Read More
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Retail in Norway
... and driving private consumption. Grocery retailing is a significant contributor to the retail sector led by Norgesgruppen Servicehandel, Coop Norge and Reitangruppen, while e-commerce continues to gain share. Grocery retailers are heavy investors in this ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Austria
... appliances, homewares, and body care, all of which showed weaker growth compared to store-based retailing. However, the work of motivated independent sales agents helped foster consumer trust in the products, encouraging them to move past ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Greece
... shopping online. While companies such as Avon, Oriflame and Herbalife still hold a market presence, they are facing significant difficulties in attracting younger consumers, who prefer online shopping platforms to traditional face-to-face selling. This applies ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in the Netherlands
... have displaced many outdated, established players in the general merchandise stores category. In the current economic climate, value-conscious consumers are increasingly turning to Action for its extensive range of affordable products. Euromonitor International's General Merchandise ... Read More
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Retail Occasions Series: UK Retail Occasions Market 2019-2024
... to 2019, making it the worst performing occasion during the period. Scope The total key occasions market rose between 2019 to 2024, with the largest increase coming from Christmas. Halloween was the only occasion to ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Finland
... the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Austria
... stores in Austria are generally positioned at a higher price level, which made them particularly sensitive to the continued cautious spending behaviour of Austrian consumers in 2024. While thriftiness remained a factor, consumer reluctance to ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Spain
... where they can shop and experience a uniquely Spanish retail environment. Apparel remains the main driver of growth, as fashion generates a large share of sales for department stores. A special emphasis on luxury brands ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Norway
... products. Distributors are leveraging social media and digital platforms to reach potential customers, enhancing their marketing strategies to adapt to changing consumer preferences. Nonetheless, the channel is losing ground in the Norwegian retail industry due ... Read More
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Retail in Finland
... foodservice. This gave many Finns extra money to spend on retail, as they substituted eating out with cooking at home and travelling with renovating their homes or newly acquired summer cottages. Additionally, interest in smaller ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Spain
... penetration rate are Andalusia, Madrid and Catalonia. The limited penetration rate offers the possibility for the further expansion, although sales continue to decline. Direct selling companies have invested in innovative tools to communicate with potential ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Greece
... or holidays. These stores, and especially Attica and Notos Galeries, give a sense of luxury to consumers with their impressive buildings and beautiful decor. Euromonitor International's General Merchandise Stores in Greece report offers insight into ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Ireland
... the direct selling category continued to struggle. There is strong competition across all channels, but the most significant pressure comes from the shift to online sales, which has further eroded the traditional direct selling model. ... Read More
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Direct Selling in the Netherlands
... adoption of e-commerce has further limited the appeal and growth of direct selling. Euromonitor International's Direct Selling in Netherlands report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail ... Read More
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