Category: General Retailing
General Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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General Merchandise Stores in Turkey
General Merchandise Stores in Turkey Within general merchandise stores, department stores accounted for significantly more value sales than variety stores in Turkey in 2023. The only major player in variety stores is German global player Tchibo, while there are three significant players within depar ... Read More
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Direct Selling in the Netherlands
Direct Selling in the Netherlands As COVID-19 restrictions were eased and shops re-opened in 2022, some consumers turned away from direct selling and showed more interest in going out again and visiting physical retail outlets. However, in 2023, consumers showed renewed interest in direct selling as ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Portugal
General Merchandise Stores in Portugal In 2023, general merchandise stores in Portugal consist of department and variety stores, both of which continued on a strong growth path, recording double-digit retail value growth. In an economic adverse period, selling low-priced products benefited variety s ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Switzerland
General Merchandise Stores in Switzerland General merchandise stores recorded a decline in sales in Switzerland in 2023, mainly as a result of the performance of department stores, which are often considered outdated and old-fashioned and are increasingly being replaced by shopping malls and online ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Belgium
General Merchandise Stores in Belgium General merchandise stores in Belgium registered a slight decline in sales in current value terms in 2023, despite ongoing price rises. This was primarily due to the negative performance of department stores, which suffered from competition from e-commerce, espe ... Read More
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Egypt Direct Selling
Direct Selling in Egypt Direct selling in Egypt has been transformed into a social commerce platform through evolving market dynamics, a significant reliance on social media platforms for news and trends and changing shopping behaviours. This shift is informed by the convenience and direct consumer ... Read More
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Egypt Retail
Retail in Egypt Retail in Egypt witnessed numerous challenges throughout 2023 amid a tough economic situation. The ongoing devaluation of the local currency, the rate of inflation reaching new highs, the effects of the ongoing war in Ukraine, joined by the security crisis in the Red Sea towards the ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Singapore
Direct Selling in Singapore 2022 was a strong growth year for direct selling in Singapore, due to the resumption of events and pre-pandemic lifestyles, which made it easier for sales agents to conduct outreach and engagement activities. While the channel recorded a marginal decline in 2023, which co ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Spain
Direct Selling in Spain According to the Spanish Association of Direct Selling, only around 30% of Spaniards purchase products via direct selling. The regions where direct selling has the highest penetration rate are Andalusia, Madrid, and Catalonia. The limited penetration rate offers the possibili ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Slovakia
Direct Selling in Slovakia Direct selling in Slovakia registered a further fall in both current and constant values sales in 2023. A shift away from direct selling to e-commerce led to a drop in sales, as e-commerce also provides the convenience of direct delivery. In fact, direct selling was one of ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Vietnam
Direct Selling in Vietnam Direct selling declined in terms of current value sales in Vietnam in 2023, with the drop driven by the continued fall of leading brands Herbalife Nutrition, New Image, and Amway as they struggled in the context of global inflationary pressures. Moreover, the VAT price tax ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Singapore
General Merchandise Stores in Singapore Variety stores in Singapore continued to record solid growth in 2023, driven by the rising cost-of-living pressures, which were a key area of concern for local consumers. Amid a muted economic climate, and rising prices as a result of inflation and global soci ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Hungary
Direct Selling in Hungary Direct selling saw a slump in Hungary in 2023, caused by a confluence of factors. Direct selling is mostly driven by beauty and personal care direct selling in Hungary, which had previously seen a rebound after the notable declines during the time of the pandemic. As such, ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Thailand
Direct Selling in Thailand Direct selling in Thailand continued to fall in terms of current value sales in 2023, in a persistent decline that began in 2020 and has not let up since. However, the rate of the drop was significantly slower than in the previous year of 2022. The competitive landscape fo ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Thailand
General Merchandise Stores in Thailand Variety stores in Thailand saw positive though slowed growth in terms of current value sales in 2023. The segment was hit hard by the pandemic and its economic fallout; many local consumers remained reluctant to shop from variety stores as they regard several o ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Norway
Direct Selling in Norway The pandemic has revived the fortunes and renewed the popularity of the direct selling channel amongst Norwegian consumers, as it led companies to establish new ways of marketing and selling their products, namely by using digital tools, such as video calls, social media pla ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Taiwan
Direct Selling in Taiwan Direct selling companies in Taiwan are undergoing a significant transformation as they adapt to the evolving retail landscape, with a notable trend being the embrace of digital transformation. Recognising the increasing prominence of e-commerce and digital channels, these co ... Read More
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Retail in Norway
Retail in Norway Inflationary pressures have led to stronger price competition in Norway’s retail landscape. Food price increases have been a notable issue for grocery retailers resulting in intense competition between supermarkets and discounters. Players have come under pressure to put a heavier e ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Vietnam
General Merchandise Stores in Vietnam General merchandise stores in Vietnam benefitted from increased inbound tourist flows in 2023, with Vietnam’s tourism industry continuing to rebound post-pandemic and luring millions of international visitors within the year’s first nine months. Inbound flows we ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Hungary
General Merchandise Stores in Hungary General merchandise stores saw declining sales in Hungary in 2023, due to the low levels of activity in the category. It is also well consolidated, with Ecofamily (Napcsillag Kft) holding just under half of all brand share. Indeed, Ecofamily has grown to one of ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Taiwan
General Merchandise Stores in Taiwan Following two years of economic downturn, general merchandise stores in Taiwan experienced a remarkable resurgence 2023, witnessing double-digit growth in retail sales. Surpassing the convenience stores channel, general merchandise stores reclaimed their position ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Spain
General Merchandise Stores in Spain Department stores benefited from the increase in inbound tourists seen in Spain in 2023 as foreign tourists love to go to places such as El Corte Inglés to do their shopping and to partake in the uniquely Spanish experience found in its outlets. Apparel remained k ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Tissue and Hygiene in Bosnia and Herzegovina Tissue and hygiene in Bosnia and Herzegovina continued to experience the effects of high inflation in 2023, although the rate was significantly lower than in 2022. Inflation has weakened consumer purchasing power as many households face higher costs of li ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Canada
Direct Selling in Canada Direct selling continued to face the challenge of digitalisation in Canada in 2023. Towards the end of the review period, many direct selling companies leveraged online platforms and tools to showcase their products and services to customers, who have become increasingly use ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Morocco
General Merchandise Stores in Morocco Morocco is embarking on a new trade strategy focused on bolstering local production and fostering job creation, signalling a transformative shift in the market. Collaborative efforts between the government and the Ministry of Industry and Commerce aim to enhance ... Read More
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