Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Consumer Goods & Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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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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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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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Thailand
Value sales of nappies/diapers/pants in Thailand increased in 2024 at a significantly faster rate than growth in volume sales. Disposable pants remained the largest and most dynamic subcategory within nappies/diapers/pants during the year, with value sales rising more quickly than overall nappies/di ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Georgia
Volume growth of away-from-home tissue and hygiene products was robust again in Georgia in 2024, fuelled by increasing hygiene standards and healthy competition amongst cafés and restaurants. At the same time, inflation contributed to an increase in value sales in the year. The on-trade sector is gr ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Guatemala
Away-from-home tissue registered healthy current value growth in Guatemala in 2024. Several factors contributed to this growth. The easing of inflation, as well an increasing number of tourists, including foreign tourists, were instrumental. Toilet paper continued to account for most value sales and ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Guatemala
Retail tissue registered current value and volume growth in Guatemala in 2024. However, there was no growth in constant value sales, as high costs continued to cut into profitability. Toilet paper continued to account for most volume sales, as it is deemed an essential product. However, in order to ... Read More
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Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence in Hungary
Current value sales growth of Rx/reimbursement adult incontinence products in Hungary in 2024 was significantly higher compared to retail adult incontinence products. as local consumers could be reimbursed by up to 80% by insurance companies. Doctors determine the appropriate payment group for each ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Vietnam
In 2024, health and beauty specialist retailers in Vietnam continued to post solid growth in value sales and outlet numbers. This momentum is being propelled by a surge in both inbound and local tourism. Many international travellers now prioritise buying health and beauty items during their trips, ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Vietnam
Home products specialists in Vietnam record a positive growth rate in both current value sales and the number of outlets in 2024, despite a challenging economic environment. Consumers are increasingly inclined to save money and restrict spending on items they perceive as non-essential. An emerging h ... Read More
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Appliances and Electronics Specialists in Vietnam
In 2024, appliances and electronics specialists in Vietnam began to experience a modest recovery, following a challenging period marked by shifting economic conditions. The economy’s gradual upturn provided a platform for slight growth in both retail value sales and number of outlets. Although this ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Taiwan
Sales slumped in hypermarkets in Taiwan in 2024, compared to small positive growth in 2023. Hypermarkets have been advancing their online sales and expansion of delivery platforms in recent years, alongside utilising acquisition strategies. For example, following its acquisition by PX Mart in 2022, ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Taiwan
Small local grocers continued to focus on curated retail stores in Taiwan’s prominent commercial districts in 2024. Renowned shopping districts include Taipei, Zhongshan, Taichung, Shen Ji New Village, Kaohsiung, The Pier-2 Art Center. These areas are characterised by their vibrant atmosphere and hi ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Taiwan
Health and beauty specialists saw positive value growth in Taiwan in 2024. This is partly attributed to the entry of high-end beauty brands, such as Valentino, Gucci, and Celine, which signals a growing demand for luxury cosmetics and skincare products among local consumers. These prestigious labels ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in New Zealand
Convenience stores already charge higher prices compared to the modern channel, as consumers are normally willing to pay more at local stores where they stock up on a few essentials. With consumers becoming increasingly price sensitive in this economic climate, and prices rising, convenience stores ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in New Zealand
Although consumer spending has been limited in many product categories, beauty retailing bucked the downward trend and witnessed retail value growth in 2024. This trend was partly driven by price, but also due to the evergreen demand for beauty products. During economic downturns when consumers have ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in New Zealand
While inflation started to slow in 2024, consumers were still grappling with higher costs of living, which negatively impacted consumer spending at apparel and footwear specialist stores. To manage higher living expenses, consumers traded down to cheaper alternatives for clothing and footwear and re ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in New Zealand
Department stores in New Zealand witnessed a decline in retail value sales over 2024, highlighting the reduction in overall consumer spending in this year, especially for higher ticket items which are typically sold at department stores, such as expensive fragrances or fashion. Consumer demand for p ... Read More
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Direct Selling in New Zealand
Direct selling has struggled to recover from declining sales, which can be traced back to the start of the pandemic in New Zealand. Consumer spending patterns evolved significantly during the pandemic lockdowns, with many consumers shifting to e-commerce channels. Even after restrictions were lifted ... Read More
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Nike Inc in Apparel and Footwear (World)
Nike Inc remains the industry leader in the global apparel and footwear market despite having faced turbulent performance in 2024 with declining retail sales in leading markets. The shifting consumer landscape and Nike’s strategic re-evaluation of its retailing strategies sees the company weathering ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Chile
Supermarkets closed 2024 on a positive note, with an increase in outlet numbers and sales. The smaller footprint and the growing number of independent players have helped the channel to maintain growth, even in a difficult economic climate, where inflation has affected consumers’ perspective and lim ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Chile
Convenience retailers in Chile continued on its positive growth path in 2024, with brands enjoying an increase in both outlet and value sales terms. This trend was applicable to both convenience stores and forecourt retailers, driven by greater mobility and busy lifestyles. Convenience retailers ben ... Read More
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Discounters in Chile
Discounters in Chile remained a smaller grocery retail channel in the local market, with many local consumers still preferring to frequent supermarkets and hypermarkets in general, even with the slowdown of the economy in the last 2-3 years of the review period. While known for somewhat convenient p ... Read More
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