Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Consumer Goods & Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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