General Retailing Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
General Retailing Industry Research & Market Reports
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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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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 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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General Merchandise Stores in Canada
... of the number of outlets was due to variety stores, with department stores experiencing a further, and faster, decline in the store network. Department stores like Hudson's Bay and Nordstrom continued to face declining foot ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in China
... Economic pressures have been prompting consumers to prioritise value-oriented purchases over premium products, therefore leading to a reduction in discretionary spending in department stores. Meanwhile, different policy measures, such as old... Euromonitor International's General Merchandise ... Read More
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Direct Selling in China
... direct sellers to build deeper relationships with customers and showcase their products in a more hands-on way. In 2024, direct selling companies focused on developing high-quality, personalised products in health, beauty, and nutrition. Launching popular ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Brazil
... in the unemployment rate in Brazil, and a relative modest improvement in purchasing power amongst middle-class families, families started to visit general merchandise stores again, especially on weekends and holidays. The increase in the frequency ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Brazil
... incomes are under pressure, which has helped maintain growth. Beauty and personal care direct selling continued to account for the highest share of value sales, at over 70% in 2024, and also maintained double-digit current ... Read More
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Retail in Brazil
... 2023, reached a peak of 79% in June 2024, according to the National Confederation of Commerce of Goods, Services and Tourism (CNC), when it then began to experience a moderate decline until the end of ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in the US
... Another bleak year has passed, with growth remaining out of reach for some of the brands which once defined US retail, leading to financial woes and the closure of stores by some of the biggest ... Read More
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Retail in China
... and the housing market facing challenges. High unemployment rates and reduced disposable incomes impacted consumer confidence, leading to more rational consumption and more cautious spending habits. Euromonitor International's Retail in China report offers insight into ... Read More
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Retail in Canada
... automation. From keeping track of inventory to creating personalised marketing campaigns, AI became a game-changer. Retailers used AI to delve into consumer data, which helped them recommend products and send promotions that resonated with shoppers. ... Read More
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Direct Selling in the US
... been challenging, given the tight labour market conditions of the last two years. In addition, heightened scrutiny of the channel by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has hurt the channel’s image. Direct selling companies ... 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 Argentina
... and left the country. As a result, the Mexican enterprise Coppel was the only significant chained department store operator in Argentina at the end of the review period. However, despite Falabella's departure, Coppel has been ... Read More
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Retail in the US
... remained on average about 25% higher than 2019 levels, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s all-food Consumer Price index, published in February 2024. Consumers’ perception of lingering inflation on groceries dampened retail spending overall, ... 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 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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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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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 Israel
... typically shop abroad for lower prices and a wider brand selection, opted to buy domestically due to high airfare costs and limited flight availability. This shift provided a much-needed boost for Hamashbir Lezarchan, Israel’s largest ... 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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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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