Euromonitor International
23,052 Reports from Euromonitor International
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Retail in Portugal
Retail in Portugal showed small positive growth in 2024, despite the overall challenging economic environment, with this positive performance driven mainly by the results of the online channel and grocery retailers. Although interest rates have come down and stabilised since the high of 2022, the re ... Read More
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Retail in New Zealand
The high cost of living remained a key barrier to retail expenditure in New Zealand over 2024. Prices were elevated despite easing inflation, with the annual rate falling back within the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's target range. Supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions have also el ... Read More
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Retail in Taiwan
Retail in Taiwan achieved small overall value growth in 2024, with performances varying across the different categories. High-end and premium supermarkets continue to be active in expanding their in-store services to add value, while chains such as Japan’s LOPIA expanded aggressively, having entered ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Georgia
Volume sales of tissue and hygiene in Georgia in 2024 were primarily driven by the growth of hygiene standards and the active development of modern retail across the country. As consumers are more aware of the importance of hygiene, the demand for tissue and hygiene products has risen, fostering an ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Guatemala
Tissue and hygiene in Guatemala in 2024 registered moderate current value growth, though constant value growth fell marginally. Though inflation has eased, consumers were still highly price conscious and players continued to offer frequent discounts and promotions to support volume sales and this cu ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Thailand
Value sales of retail adult incontinence products in Thailand registered healthy growth in 2024, accompanied by a similar rise in volume sales. This momentum reflected the country’s rapidly ageing demographic and heightened awareness of health issues, particularly incontinence. Moderate/heavy adult ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Vietnam
Convenience stores in Vietnam recorded sustained growth in 2024, particularly in major urban centres such as Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. A busy and modern lifestyle fuels this trend, and younger consumers - especially Gen Z and students - are increasingly drawn to the wide product selection and air-condi ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Vietnam
Direct selling in Vietnam shows signs of a gradual turnaround in 2024, buoyed by a healthier national economy and the rising trend for health and beauty products. Even though consumers remain cautious about their spending habits - largely due to ongoing wars in other regions and a persistent desire ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Portugal
Convenience retailers benefitted from an ongoing increase in outlets in Portugal in 2024, which is cited to be at the detriment of small local grocers. This outlet expansion is due to partnerships with large distribution networks, with logistical support offered through the partnerships themselves, ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Portugal
Growth in hypermarkets fell in 2024 in Portugal, compared to 2023. There was no growth noted in new outlets, and value growth was small. The reason for this less-than-dynamic performance is attributed to changes in consumers’ shopping behaviours, such as completed smaller and more frequent shops, th ... Read More
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Vending in Portugal
Vending saw a significant value crash in Portugal in 2024, having previously maintained relatively stable growth over the recent review period, bar a decline in 2019-2020 due to the pandemic restrictions in place at the time. Notably, drinks and tobacco vending is the largest area in vending, with t ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Taiwan
General merchandise stores saw positive value growth in Taiwan in 2024. This is cited to be in line with revitalised consumer spending alongside sales events. Indeed, the annual sale season is a critical event for department stores, significantly impacting their performance for the entire year. Ther ... Read More
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Supermarkets in New Zealand
New Zealand’s competition watchdog is filing charges against Woolworths and the local PAK'nSAVE. This comes less than three months after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched legal proceedings against the supermarket giants in Australia for allegedly misleading their cus ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in New Zealand
The cost-of-living crisis has led to notable shifts in consumer behaviour across New Zealand. Many consumers are adopting more cautious spending habits, focusing on essential purchases and seeking out discounts and lower-priced alternatives. This trend favours retailers like Wesfarmer’s Kmart, which ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in New Zealand
E-commerce saw a return to value sales growth in 2024, as the frequency of shopping picked up in New Zealand. With inflation easing, the gradual recovery in purchasing power was felt by both physical and online retailers alike. Consumers have relied more on e-commerce due to economic hardship since ... Read More
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Self-Service Cafeterias in Colombia
In 2024, foodservice value sales for self-service cafeterias in Colombia saw a modest rise of 2%. Due to inflationary pressures throughout the year, many restaurants, including self-service cafeterias, were forced to raise their menu prices. However, these cafeterias have been cautious with their pr ... Read More
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Cafés/Bars in Colombia
In 2024, foodservice value sales in cafés and bars in Colombia grew by 10%. Bars and pubs emerged as the best-performing category, with foodservice value sales rising by 11%. Despite this growth in value, they experienced a decline in transactions. The increase in sales was largely driven by higher ... Read More
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Limited-Service Restaurants in Spain
While many consumer foodservice channels saw a contraction in their number of outlets and only modest growth in sales, limited-service restaurants saw a much more positive performance. The category saw an increase in the number of outlets alongside healthy growth in current value terms and in the nu ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice By Location in Spain
There was strong growth in inbound travel in Spain in 2024 which had positive effect on foodservice outlets in lodging and travel locations. Responding to the strong demand, hotel chains saw the opportunity to diversify their sales by improving their foodservice offerings. Aside from serving guests ... Read More
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Self-Service Cafeterias in Bulgaria
Transaction growth slowed in self-service cafeterias over 2024. Although retail price inflation decreased, menu prices remained high compared to previous years as operators passed on rising labour and energy costs to customers. Nevertheless, the category benefitted from the overall price sensitivity ... Read More
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Street Stalls/Kiosks in Bulgaria
The performance of street stalls/kiosks in Bulgaria is driven by two types of operators. Firstly, the traditional street stall and kiosks offering bakery products and local cuisine specialties, which are in areas of high foot traffic, such as train/bus stations. In addition, modern street food stall ... Read More
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Limited-Service Restaurants in Bulgaria
In 2024, limited-service restaurants in Bulgaria posted steady growth in transactions and value sales, although the pace slowed in comparison to recent years. The category was outperformed by full-service restaurants which saw a gradual uptick in customer visits as part of its general recovery. Limi ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice By Location in Bulgaria
Consumer foodservice registered growth in the number of outlets across all categories in 2024. This is due to improving macroeconomic environment, the extension of the lower 9% VAT, fewer bankruptcies and the revival in dining out. Higher consumer spending drives value sales of standalone outlets a ... Read More
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Wipes in Thailand
Wipes in Thailand recorded robust growth in both volume and value terms in 2024, following a similarly strong performance in 2023. Value sales of wipes rose at the same pace as volume sales in 2024, reflecting the products’ sustained popularity. Baby wipes remained the largest segment within wipes, ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Thailand
Value sales of away-from-home (AFH) tissue rose strongly in Thailand 2024. AFH toilet paper was the largest subcategory within overall AFH tissue and hygiene, while AFH adult incontinence recorded the fastest pace of expansion. Alongside environmental concerns, there is also a rising focus on premiu ... Read More
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