Euromonitor International
23,064 Reports from Euromonitor International
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Menstrual Care in Guatemala
Menstrual care registered marginal current value growth in Guatemala in 2024, with volume sales falling. Though inflation has eased, consumers continued to be price sensitive after several years of price hikes. In addition, alternative forms of menstrual care are also slowly gaining traction and thi ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Guatemala
Retail adult incontinence registered modest current value and volume growth in Guatemala in 2024. Taboos are increasingly being broken regarding incontinence and more discrete formats such as pants are gaining value share. Moderate/heavy adult Incontinence continued to be the most popular format an ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Hungary
Slight current value growth in nappies/diapers/pants was observed in Hungary in 2024, boosted by increased demand for higher-priced eco-friendly options. However, the number of newborn babies in the country declined compared to the review period, dampening volume sales. Euromonitor International's N ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Hungary
Continuing price increases in Hungary led to robust current value growth for away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene in 2024. AFH toilet paper was not only the largest category but also recorded significant current value growth as companies sought to use more sustainable, quality toilet paper, belie ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Vietnam
In 2024, development of supermarkets in Vietnam was marked by notable expansion, as evidenced by a substantial rise in the total value of sales and the opening of numerous new outlets. Major players such as WinMart have helped power this progress, partly through sustained investment strategies and p ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Vietnam
Hypermarkets in Vietnam recorded strong expansion and rising current value sales in 2024, propelled by leading brands such as AEON, Co-opXtra, and Go!, with Go! maintaining its dominant position. The channel’s notable growth is evident in both the number of new outlets and the uplift in value, refle ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Vietnam
In 2024, overall general merchandise stores in Vietnam recorded healthy increases in both current value sales and the number of outlets, partly because of a notable rise in inbound and local tourism. These tourists show a strong appetite for shopping, particularly in major cities such as Hanoi, Da N ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Vietnam
In 2024, Vietnam’s gross domestic product grows at a faster rate than in the previous year, yet apparel and footwear specialist retailers witnessed a pronounced shift in consumer attitudes. Many people are anxious about ongoing war conflicts that contribute to a fragile economic outlook, prompting t ... Read More
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Discounters in Portugal
Discounters continued to benefit from consumers’ ongoing price-sensitivity in Portugal in 2024. Although interest rates have come down and stabilised since the high of 2022, the repercussions of this continue to affect the prices of goods and utilities, leading to reduced consumer spending power and ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Portugal
Home products specialists achieved small positive value sales in Portugal in 2024, which are expected to remain stable around this rate of growth over the forecast period. Growth is, however, at a lower level than seen over the recent review period, due to consumers’ disposable incomes and spending ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Taiwan
Supermarkets continued to expand in Taiwan in 2024, although value sales fell into a small slump. Despite this less than stellar value performance, supermarkets are cited as the primary choice for high-end consumers seeking quality daily essentials and fresh ingredients, thus the ongoing expansion p ... Read More
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Appliances and Electronics Specialists in Taiwan
Appliances and electronics specialists saw falling value sales in Taiwan in 2024. Traditional retailers like Tsann Kuen and E-Life Mall are facing increasing competition, as consumers become more accustomed to online shopping. Platforms such as PChome and Momo are gaining popularity, enabling shoppe ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Taiwan
Direct selling managed to achieve small positive value growth in Taiwan in 2024, thanks to players evolving with the times. For example, Amway Taiwan adopted Cisco Meraki solutions as its core network infrastructure, marking a significant transformation in its approach to digitalisation. This shift ... Read More
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Appliances and Electronics Specialists in New Zealand
Appliances electronics specialists in New Zealand were hit by the delay in making large purchases over 2024. Despite the annual inflation rate falling and consumer prices rising less than economist's forecasts, Statistics New Zealand indicated an ongoing stickiness in domestic prices over 2024. Appl ... Read More
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Vending in New Zealand
The year 2024 marked a recovery for vending, with the channel returning to value growth after a sharp decline in 2023. Given the economic uncertainty in recent years, it has been a challenging period for vending machines in terms of sales performance, with total value sales still well below pre-pand ... 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 Bangladesh
Tissue and hygiene in Bangladesh experienced a mixed performance in 2024, as economic challenges and political instability disrupted business operations. A nationwide shutdown lasting approximately two months significantly impacted commercial activity, limiting sales growth. Despite these challenges ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice in Colombia
Consumer foodservice in Colombia navigated significant challenges in 2024. The industry faced rising taxes, increased prices of key ingredients, and economic uncertainty driven by higher bank interest rates. These factors made consumers more cautious with their spending, leading to reduced use of cr ... Read More
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Consumer Foodservice in Bulgaria
The desire to dine out at consumer foodservice establishments witnessed a slight improvement in Bulgaria over 2024. The industry received a boost from easing inflation leading to a slowdown in price rises, although this resulted in slightly lower current value growth. Real wage growth translated int ... Read More
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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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Tissue and Hygiene in Hungary
In 2024, current value sales of tissue and hygiene products in Hungary registered moderate growth due to ongoing high inflation. However, growth was slower than seen during the previous two years of the review period as inflation stabilised somewhat. Although inflation was lower, local consumers con ... Read More
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Top Five Trends in Business Dynamics
In 2025, the global business environment will be shaped by geopolitical tensions, including US protectionism, technological advancements and labour market shifts. As the global market becomes more fragmented, businesses will need to adapt and seize new growth opportunities. This year also marks a ke ... 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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