Category: General Retailing
General Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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General Merchandise Stores in Australia
After a strong rebound in 2022 as pandemic-related restrictions were eased, department stores in Australia struggled to maintain momentum in 2023 and 2024, with minimal growth in retail value terms. The end of the lockdowns offered a short period of strong sales followed swiftly by high inflation an ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Australia
The growth of direct selling in Australian significantly slowed in 2024 as consumers shifted to other channels. Namely, the growth of e-commerce has impacted direct selling as many consumers increasingly prefer to use online platforms due to the convenience of being able to access a wide range of pr ... Read More
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Retail in Australia
Retail in Australia continued to record low current value growth in 2024. Despite inflation in the country marginally easing during the year, household savings continued to fall due to higher interest rates. This scenario continued to impact consumers’ ability or willingness to spend as they looked ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Singapore
In 2024, general merchandise stores in Singapore struggled as a result of the strong Singapore dollar, which has influenced consumer spending in multiple ways. With rising living costs and greater caution around discretionary expenditure, many Singaporeans have reduced their outlay on non-grocery me ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Saudi Arabia
General merchandising stores in Saudi Arabia witnessed a mixed performance in 2024. Department stores face several challenges and have not yet seen value sales return to pre-pandemic levels. By comparison, variety stores are prospering as they benefit from their ability to cater to budget-conscious ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Singapore
Direct selling in Singapore saw further decline in 2024, mirroring a general slowdown in the format’s growth across several Southeast Asian markets. Consumers remain attracted to other retail channels that promise more convenience, competitive pricing and wide product ranges. The emergence and conti ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Saudi Arabia
Increasing health awareness and consciousness of consumers in Saudi Arabia helped to maintain strong demand for home delivered bottled water in 2024, which is one of the leading products within direct selling. Most households in Saudi Arabia are aware that local tap water is not potable and thus rel ... Read More
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Retail in Saudi Arabia
In the year 2024, retail in Saudi Arabia witnessed steady growth in current value terms aided by improvements in consumer confidence and the rising propensity to spend. Easing inflationary pressures and declining unemployment have led to higher disposable income, whilst the steady influx of women in ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Indonesia
General merchandise stores saw a slight rise in value sales in current terms in Indonesia in 2024. While outlet numbers rose in the category during the year, the situation varied across general merchandise stores. Variety stores witnessed a marked expansion of its store network, while department sto ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Indonesia
Direct selling registered a decline in value sales in current terms in Indonesia in 2024. The conventional door-to-door system struggled to maintain relevance in the face of the development of the digital era. This is evidenced by the fact that 51% of members of APLI (Indonesian Direct Entrepreneurs ... Read More
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Retail in Indonesia
Retail saw further current value growth in Indonesia in 2024 despite a challenging operating environment, including weakened consumer purchasing power, especially in the middle-income segment. However, while grocery retailers still managed to grow in 2024, albeit at a slower rate than in the previou ... Read More
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New Concepts in Loyalty
This report examines the innovative concepts that help transform loyalty programmes, showcasing how they are evolving, expanding their reach, and becoming more relevant to today’s consumers. By analysing emerging trends, new loyalty models and technologies, the report highlights the key strategies t ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Hong Kong, China
Value sales of direct selling in Hong Kong experienced decline in 2024, with the channel recording a fluctuating performance throughout the review period. Sales were hampered by weak product categories such as appliances and electronics, and food, alongside economic uncertainty, and consumers shift ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Hong Kong, China
Value sales of department stores in Hong Kong recovered in 2024, following a decline the previous year, while the number of outlets continued to rise. Sales were supported by the increase in new shopping centres and the emergence of unique stores which opened during the year. Despite the fact that m ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Paraguay
Overall, the tissue and hygiene market witnessed a positive performance in 2024, mainly triggered by economic strength and a reduction in smuggling activity from Argentina. Moreover, Paraguay’s GDP climbed by almost 4% year-on-year, while the country’s inflation decelerated for the second consecutiv ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Portugal
General merchandise stores saw a flat performance in Portugal in 2024, affecting both department stores and variety stores. While department stores are being impacted by the poor performance seen in the fashion industry (with apparel seen as non-essential by price-sensitive consumers), variety store ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Portugal
Direct selling continued to lose stream in Portugal in 2024, despite a small uptick seen in 2023. Ultimately, direct selling is seen as increasingly old-fashioned and faces strong competition from retail e-commerce, with the latter seen as more convenient in many cases and offering a wider range of ... 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Direct Selling in Chile
Direct selling in Chile has been experiencing increasing competition from the greater variety of products being offered by other channels. For instance, beauty and personal care direct selling and consumer health direct selling are facing competition from both e-commerce and other offline retailers, ... Read More
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