Category: Convenience Stores
Convenience Stores market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Convenience Retailers in Bulgaria
In 2024, consumer spending patterns in Bulgaria remained heavily influenced by persistent grocery price inflation, leading to increased price sensitivity. Shoppers, particularly those on tighter budgets, demonstrated a strong preference for supermarkets and discounters, where regular promotions and ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in China
Convenience retailers in China witnessed continued double-digit current value growth and an increase in outlet numbers in 2024, with rises for both convenience stores and forecourt retailers. This was mainly due to substantial growth in lower-tier cities. This can partly be attributed to macroeconom ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Argentina
Convenience retailers in Argentina were affected by 20242’s complex economic context, with triple-digit inflation significantly eroding consumer purchasing power. During the year, the challenging economic environment benefited convenience stores, with local consumers shifting to these outlets as the ... Read More
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Retail in the US
In September 2024, the US Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate for the first time since March 2020, signalling a near end to the inflationary macroeconomy. While inflation showed signs of abating, grocery prices remained on average about 25% higher than 2019 levels, according to the US Dep ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in the US
The value sales of convenience retailers are split between forecourt retailers, which includes fuel stations, and convenience stores, which does not. It includes merchandise sales only, excluding foodservice and fuel sales. Under these definitions, current value growth for forecourt retailers remain ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in France
Convenience retailers outperformed the overall market in current value terms in 2024. With a smaller product assortment than supermarkets and hypermarkets, these stores are primarily located in city centres, urban neighbourhoods, and rural areas, mostly operated by franchisees and independent owners ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Canada
Convenience retailers in Canada registered a decline in retail current value sales in 2024. Nonetheless, retail current value sales remained higher than the 2019 pre-Coronavirus (COVID-19) level for both convenience stores and forecourt retailers at the end of the review period. Meanwhile, the numbe ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Belgium
Convenience stores scored strong growth in current value terms in 2023 as the country reopened after the pandemic and consumers returned to busier lives away from the home. However, this positive performance was also driven by inflation-based price increases. In 2024, as prices stabilised, convenien ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Finland
While overall grocery retailing in Finland saw some growth in retail sales price (RSP) terms in 2024, convenience stores registered a second consecutive year of decline. Furthermore, the decline was more severe than in 2023, with much of the decline attributed to falling sales in forecourt retailers ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Spain
Proximity to consumers proved beneficial for convenience retailers in Spain in 2024. Sales through convenience stores benefited from the trend towards carrying out smaller and more frequent shopping trips. Some consumers saw this as a way to better manage their budgets, while it also reduced the nee ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Ireland
In 2024, convenience retailers in Ireland experienced retail value growth of 3% in current terms. This positive result was aided by inflation stabilising, which supported consumption of grocery goods. Due to proximity to neighbourhoods and longer opening hours, convenience retailers continued to att ... Read More
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Retail in Israel
The Israel-Hamas war severely disrupted the retail environment throughout 2024. Many businesses faced labour shortages, due to military mobilisation. In addition, many international brands, including H&M and Zara, temporarily closed their Israeli stores, leading to decreased consumer confidence and ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in the Netherlands
Convenience retailers in the Netherlands experienced healthy growth in current value terms in 2024, although this was driven entirely by forecourt retailing. Consumers are increasingly reliant on convenience outlets located at petrol stations, which cater to busy lifestyles with extended opening hou ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Austria
In 2024, retail value sales through convenience retailers in Austria recorded growth of 5%. However, a challenge for the channel is the highly regulated opening hours in Austria. Retail stores may only be open for a total of 72 hours per week and typically not before 6 a.m., after 9 p.m. or on Sunda ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Greece
Convenience retailers saw current value growth in Greece in 2024. Leading Greek supermarket players have recognised the power of convenience stores and invested in them, expanding their networks through franchise models. To meet evolving consumer demand, convenience stores have also expanded their p ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Norway
Convenience retailers have been closing outlets in Norway due to changing consumer behaviour, with discounters, supermarkets and e-commerce gaining traction over 2024. There have been reports of closures at some Joker outlets due to competitive pressures which is stifling profitability. Joker is foc ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Peru
Convenience retailers in Peru demonstrated exceptional dynamism in 2024, driven by the rapid expansion of convenience stores and a surge in promotional activity. This sector has been among the fastest-growing retail channels in the country, second only to discounters. Key players in the market resum ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Israel
In Israel, competition in the convenience retailing has intensified in recent years, as players take advantage of the high prices and greater profit margins compared to other formats. Major discounters, including Rami Levi, have expanded into this segment, opening more convenience stores to capitali ... Read More
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Where Consumers Shop for Snacks
The snacks industry grew in 2024, driven by value-focused demand despite cost challenges. Discounters and warehouse clubs led sales growth, benefitting from low prices and rising demand amid inflation. E-commerce snack sales are expected to stay strong through strategies such as price promotions, co ... Read More
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Retail in Mexico: ISIC 52
PPI Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Retail: ISIC 52 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the secto ... Read More
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Where Consumers Shop for Alcoholic Drinks
Where Consumers Shop for Alcoholic Drinks A fall in volumes in 2023 suggests an end to post-pandemic momentum in alcoholic drinks. On-trade recovery has stalled, hampered by the impact of sustained cost of living pressures in addition to existing behavioural change. Distribution patterns also reflec ... Read More
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Megatrends: Convenience – Impact on Consumer Goods and Services Categories
Megatrends: Convenience – Impact on Consumer Goods and Services Categories As the impacts of technology advance and some consumer habits that started in 2020-2021 solidify, new industries feel the impact of greater demand for Convenience. In this briefing, we will analyse how this megatrend has shap ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Sweden
Convenience Retailers in Sweden Historically high inflation rates created huge challenges for convenience retailers in Sweden towards the end of the review period. As consumers started to plan their purchases more carefully and show a preference for discounters and large format stores, convenience f ... Read More
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Where Consumers Shop for Soft Drinks
Where Consumers Shop for Soft Drinks Consumers still value physical stores for trust, immediacy, and convenience. Small local grocers remain crucial, especially in developing countries. At the same time, on-the-go consumption is recovering, with convenience stores benefiting. Online sales are rising ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Germany
Convenience Retailers in Germany Convenience retailers in Germany recorded a resilient performance in 2023, despite a slowdown compared to the rapid growth witnessed in 2022 when cultural, leisure and professional events, including major trade, resumed at full capacity following heavy disruptions du ... Read More
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