Retail in Spain

Retail in Spain showed signs of gradual stabilisation in Spain, facing inflation and a series of economic challenges, with consumer confidence slowly returning. Inflationary pressure eased, although grocery product prices remain high. The monthly inflation rate in Spain in 2024 was above the average inflation rate of the European Union, with one of the contributing factors being the elevated price of olive oil, which is a staple for Spanish consumers. The ongoing high cost of this essential prod...

Euromonitor International's Retail in Spain report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

Product coverage: Retail E-Commerce, Retail Offline.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Retail in Spain
Euromonitor International
February 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
RETAIL IN SPAIN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Retail in 2024: The big picture
Online sales continue to grow, but consumers still value offline retail
Sustainability-focused development
What next for retail?
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Informal retail
Opening hours for physical retail
Summary 1 Standard Opening Hours by Channel Type 2024
Seasonality
Christmas
January sales
Summer sales
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 4 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
Table 6 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
Table 7 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2019-2024
Table 8 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 9 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 10 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 11 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 12 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 13 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
Table 14 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
Table 15 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 16 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 17 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 18 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 19 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2019-2024
Table 20 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2019-2024
Table 21 Retail GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 22 Retail GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 23 Retail Offline GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 24 Retail Offline GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 25 Retail Offline LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 26 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 27 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 28 Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 29 Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 30 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 31 Non-Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 32 Non-Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 33 Non-Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 34 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2024-2029
Table 35 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 37 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 38 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
Table 39 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029
Table 40 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2024-2029
Table 41 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 42 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 43 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 44 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 45 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 46 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
Table 47 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029
Table 48 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 49 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 50 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 51 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 52 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2024-2029
Table 53 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research Sources
CONVENIENCE RETAILERS IN SPAIN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Positive performance for convenience retailers in 2024
Repsol takes full control over Gepsevesa, while Spar continues to expand
Click-and-collect and delivery options are expanding as grocery e-commerce continues to rise
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth in sales to continue in the forecast period
Highly saturated market and few options for growth in terms of outlets
Increased offer in ready-to-eat food
CHANNEL DATA
Table 54 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 55 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 56 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 57 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 58 Convenience Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 59 Convenience Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 60 Convenience Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 61 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 62 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 63 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 64 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCOUNTERS IN SPAIN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Discounters benefits from low prices and private label
Dia returns to core business model, Lidl and Aldi continue with expansion
Continued focus on sustainability, while Lidl and Aldi invest in expansion
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Discounters set to see positive results over the forecast period
Strategies focusing on circular economy to play greater role
E-commerce will gain further ground
CHANNEL DATA
Table 65 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 66 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 67 Discounters GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 68 Discounters GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 69 Discounters LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 70 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 71 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
HYPERMARKETS IN SPAIN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Decline in sales for hypermarkets
More focus on local producers in line with sustainability concerns
Omnichannel strategies and diversified offer
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Moderate growth in sales expected for the forecast period
Store network is set to decline, while players will focus more on maintaining customer loyalty
Ongoing digitalisation will remain essential for progress in hypermarkets during the forecast period
CHANNEL DATA
Table 72 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 73 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 74 Hypermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 75 Hypermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 76 Hypermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 77 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 78 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
SUPERMARKETS IN SPAIN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales in supermarkets decline, prompting greater focus on private labels
Mercadona maintains leadership, while Condis expands its network
Growth in offer of non-grocery products, and Auchan and Carrefour strengthen market positions
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Supermarkets expected to see improved performance over forecast period
Circular economy, sustainability and increased offer of local fresh produce will all remain key to driving sales
Expanding services – last-mile delivery points and click-and-collect
CHANNEL DATA
Table 79 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 80 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 81 Supermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 82 Supermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 83 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 84 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 85 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
SMALL LOCAL GROCERS IN SPAIN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sales fall for small local grocers in 2024
Mixed results for food and drinks specialists
Organic trend gains momentum
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Modern grocery retailers remain threat to small local grocers
E-commerce will see increased investment
Pressure on profit margins to result in decrease in outlets, while convenience trend offers potential for growth
CHANNEL DATA
Table 86 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 87 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 88 Small Local Grocers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 89 Small Local Grocers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 90 Small Local Grocers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 91 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 92 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES IN SPAIN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Positive growth for department stores in 2024
El Corte Inglés as overall leader in 2024
Chinese family-owned stores continue to dominate variety stores in Spain
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Economic uncertainty means declining sales in the forecast period
Variety stores such as Ale-Hop and Pepco likely to perform better
Department stores faces intensified competition from e-commerce
CHANNEL DATA
Table 93 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 94 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 95 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 96 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 97 General Merchandise Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 98 General Merchandise Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 99 General Merchandise Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 100 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 101 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 102 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 103 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS IN SPAIN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Apparel brands go for megastores
Zara moves further towards sustainability
Fast fashion and casual wear lead sales growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Apparel and footwear specialists to see decline in number of outlets
Sharpened focus on sustainable fashion
Fast fashion set to expand, and players anticipated to increase investment in customer experience
CHANNEL DATA
Table 104 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 105 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 106 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 107 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 108 Apparel and Footwear Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 109 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 110 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS SPECIALISTS IN SPAIN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Change in TV channels frequency in Spain results in sales increase
Players invest more in sustainability and their omnichannel presence
Independent retailers suffer from increased costs and thinning margins
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Weakening sales projected for forecast period
Omnipresence to determine the success of appliances and electronics specialists
Circular economy and convenience to shape progression
CHANNEL DATA
Table 111 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 112 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 113 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 114 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 115 Appliances and Electronics Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 116 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 117 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPECIALISTS IN SPAIN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Beauty specialists continues to rise in 2024
Dia sells Clarel, while Body Shop exits the market
Focus on natural and organic products, and resistance to online availability of medicines and drugs
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Health and beauty specialists to see moderate value growth, while Druni is set to strengthen its position
Sustainability will remain key driver of development, as health and personal care stores faces mounting pressure from other retail channels
Beauty specialist retailers will invest more in omnichannel approach, though pharmacies will remain resistant
CHANNEL DATA
Table 118 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 119 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 120 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 121 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 122 Health and Beauty Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 123 Health and Beauty Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 124 Health and Beauty Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 125 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 126 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 127 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 128 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HOME PRODUCTS SPECIALISTS IN SPAIN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Negative performance in 2024 for home furnishing stores amid overall category growth
Jysk continues to expand, while Leroy Merlin maintains leadership
Home improvement and gardening stores record flat performance, with e-commerce faring better than store-based retail
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Demand for homewares and home furnishing products to remain relatively low
Pet shops and superstores will fare well as overall competitive landscape becomes more consolidated
Growth in e-commerce channel with players investing more in online presence
CHANNEL DATA
Table 129 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2019-2024
Table 130 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 131 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 132 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 133 Home Products Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 134 Home Products Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 135 Home Products Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2021-2024
Table 136 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2024-2029
Table 137 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 138 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 139 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DIRECT SELLING IN SPAIN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Positive sales growth for direct selling in 2024
Health and beauty remains largest segment
Social media channels have substituted face-to-face contacts
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Direct selling faces challenges for forecast period
Digitalisation trends set to accelerate
Continued economic period should support the creation of new sales force
CHANNEL DATA
Table 140 Direct Selling by Product: Value 2019-2024
Table 141 Direct Selling by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 142 Direct Selling GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 143 Direct Selling GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 144 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: Value 2024-2029
Table 145 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029
VENDING IN SPAIN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Overall sales of vending decline, as channel is dominated by tobacco
Greater focus on healthy food options
Sales of non-grocery products through vending remain negligible
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Sales expected to struggle due to decline in tobacco consumption
Contactless payments and evolving tech will improve customer experience
Product diversification offers potential for growth
CHANNEL DATA
Table 146 Vending by Product: Value 2019-2024
Table 147 Vending by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 148 Vending GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 149 Vending GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 150 Vending Forecasts by Product: Value 2024-2029
Table 151 Vending Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029
RETAIL E-COMMERCE IN SPAIN
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Retail e-commerce continues to grow strongly in 2024
Temu and Shein win share at the expense of category leaders
Companies expand their omnichannel strategies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
E-commerce set to see persistent expansion over the forecast period
Temu’s growth potential under question as company raises suspicion of EU competition authority
Focus on sustainability set to sharpen
CHANNEL DATA
Table 152 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2019-2024
Table 153 Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 154 Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2019-2024
Table 155 Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 156 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2020-2024
Table 157 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2021-2024
Table 158 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: Value 2024-2029
Table 159 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 160 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2024-2029
Table 161 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2024-2029

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