Category: Retailing
Europe Retailing
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Supermarkets in the United Kingdom
... the cost-of-living crisis persisted at the end of the review period, keeping household budgets tight and prompting consumers to seek out cost-saving measures when grocery shopping. The rise of discounters, convenience retailers, and online grocery ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in the United Kingdom
... raw materials, resulting in higher retail prices for home furnishings. This price escalation deterred consumers, particularly those already facing financial constraints. Instead, an increasing number of them turned to second-hand furniture and sustainable alternatives, dr... ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in the United Kingdom
... have become increasingly common, strengthening the relevance of this retail format. While convenience retailers historically commanded premium pricing, the cost-of-living crisis in the UK has prompted various players to introduce a wider range... Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Europe E-commerce Automotive Aftermarket Market Opportunity, Growth Drivers, Industry Trend Analysis, and Forecast 2025 - 2034
... digital transformation and a steady shift in consumer behavior toward online shopping. As the region embraces rapid technological advancements, more vehicle owners are choosing digital platforms to buy aftermarket parts, tools, and accessories. The widespread ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in the United Kingdom
... shift towards larger grocery formats, discounters, and online grocery shopping, seeking convenience and potential cost savings. Convenience store chains and discounters expanded their footprint in urban and suburban areas, further squeezing the share of small ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in the United Kingdom
... discretionary income to their beauty routines. This “affordable luxury” mindset enabled beauty specialists to maintain modest growth, even as other discretionary categories faced greater challenges. While inflationary pressures impacted household budge... Euromonitor International's Health and ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in the United Kingdom
... seasonal collections following the resumption of social events and travel. The combination of in-store and online shopping also supported growth, with retailers enhancing omnichannel experiences to meet consumer expectations for convenience and fl... Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in the United Kingdom
... as the ongoing shift towards e-commerce and cautious discretionary spending continued to weigh on the channel. Nevertheless, some consumers sought out department stores for experiential shopping, valuing the opportunity to explore curated... Euromonitor International's General ... Read More
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Retail in the United Kingdom
... cautious, prioritising value, price transparency, and social proof when making purchases. This helped drive further growth of retail e-commerce during the year, particularly platforms that emphasised competitive pricing, such as Temu Marketplace, Shein, and AliExpress ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in the United Kingdom
... convenient and budget-friendly formats such as discounters and convenience stores. Economic pressures, including persistent inflationary effects from previous years, encouraged many consumers to prioritise value and efficiency, reducing large weekly shopping trips in favour... Euromonitor ... Read More
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Direct Selling in the United Kingdom
... reduced consumer spending power. These factors have been impacting discretionary purchases since 2022, a perception often associated with direct selling. Rising costs, including National Insurance contributions, have strained direct selling businesses, leading to reduced profitability ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in the United Kingdom
... a critical component of the UK’s retail industry. Online sales penetration continued to grow during the year to account for 29% share of total retail sales in the local market, highlighting that it has maintained ... Read More
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Discounters in the United Kingdom
... the war in Ukraine. While inflation levels in the UK have been consistently dropping since then, many local consumers continued to be challenged by weak disposable incomes due to economic turmoil. In addition, the price ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Denmark
... year, consumer confidence remained relatively weak. This cautious consumer sentiment limited sales growth in department stores with shoppers continuing to prioritise essential purchases, while they also focused more on value-driven options. Additionally, department stores faced... ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Denmark
... which they could search for the best prices. The rise of mobile shopping continues to shape e-commerce, with mobile purchases steadily increasing. This is in part due to the fact consumers are increasingly browsing and ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Denmark
... price battles, leadership shake-ups, and the growing prominence of discount and convenience-driven strategies is shaping the landscape. Despite efforts from the leading players to adapt to changes in the market, hypermarkets still saw declining sales ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Denmark
... grocery retailers with more aggressive pricing strategies gained traction, with particularly strong competition coming from discounters. This placed mounting pressure on convenience retailers, with forecourt retailers and convenience stores bot... Euromonitor International's Convenience Retailers in ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Ukraine
... conditions. While a modest rebound in consumer demand was visible in urban areas, small independent grocery stores continued to lose share. Consumers increasingly turned to convenience stores and supermarkets, which offered broader product assortments, lower ... Read More
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Retail in Ukraine
... frontline regions remained under severe strain, overall, the market showed signs of stabilisation and recovery. Key developments included further fragmentation of consumer spending, with prioritisation of essentials remaining widespread. Price sensitivity... Euromonitor International's Retail in ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Ukraine
... smaller formats by brands usually known in the hypermarkets sphere. This was driven by changing consumer preferences in favour of quick and convenient shopping near their homes. Auchan Pick-up points represent a particularly notable illustration ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Ukraine
... presence by opening new store formats, including Epicentr Express, which provide convenient access to home improvement products. Jysk continued to update its stores to modern concepts, improving the customer experience. At the same time, Ukrainian ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in North Macedonia
... upward pressure on prices, compelling local consumers to find ways to save money and prioritise necessary purchases. Many preferred to buy in bulk as a cost-saving strategy, showing little to no loyalty to brands, and ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Ukraine
... of retailers. This was mainly because the fact that these retailers offer wide ranges of grocery and non-grocery items at low prices ensured that they were well placed to meet the demands of consumers who ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in North Macedonia
... stabilising. Most major tissue and hygiene categories have matured. Given the current levels of saturation and the negative demographic trend in the country, which reduces the potential consumer base, there is limited future growth potential. ... Read More
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Retail in Denmark
... terms in 2024, while e-commerce posted steady growth. The market also saw a shift in purchasing behaviour driven by evolving consumer preferences and a continued push toward sustainability, with sustainability efforts becoming a central focus ... Read More
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