Category: Retailing
Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Peru
Despite a challenging start to 2024, with economic recession lingering from mid-2023 into the first half of the year, the apparel and footwear specialists sector achieved moderate growth by year-end. The sector’s performance improved significantly in the second half of 2024 due to Peru’s economic re ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Peru
Home products specialists encompasses home improvement and gardening stores, homeware and home furnishing stores, and pet shops and superstores. Among these, home improvement and gardening stores represent the largest segment, meaning their performance heavily influences the category as a whole. In ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Peru
Health and beauty specialists includes pharmacies, beauty specialists, optical goods stores, and health and personal care stores. Among these, pharmacies represent the majority channel, meaning their performance significantly impacts the category's overall results. In 2024, pharmacies experienced a ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Ireland
In 2024, despite the challenging economic conditions, supermarkets in Ireland demonstrated resilience, recording a retail value growth of 1%. As inflationary pressures eased, supermarkets experienced an increase in sales, driven by a rise in consumer consumption. Take-home grocery sales performed pa ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Ireland
In 2024, retail e-commerce in Ireland recorded a value sale uplift of 5%, recording stronger growth than retail offline. The retail landscape in Ireland is constantly evolving, with a significant shift towards retail e-commerce and digital solutions. In response to changing consumer preferences, man ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Israel
Despite various efforts, small local grocers have struggled to gain traction in recent years, largely due to their inability to compete on price and convenience against larger supermarket chains and discounters. Many consumers are prioritising cost savings, leading them to favour big retailers that ... Read More
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Retail in Finland
In 2024, retail in Finland registered stagnation in growth for the second consecutive year. The COVID-19 pandemic saw Finns staying home more than usual due to closures and restrictions on entertainment, cultural events, and consumer foodservice. This gave many Finns extra money to spend on retail, ... Read More
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Retail in Austria
In 2024, retail in Austria record modest retail value growth of 3%. While inflation stabilised to a healthier level following the energy crisis of 2022, consumers' willingness to spend remained cautious, resulting in a moderate recovery that slightly outpaced inflation. However, retail e-commerce ex ... Read More
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Retail in Ireland
Following the high inflation and cost of living crisis that impacted retail sales in 2022 and 2023, Ireland saw a stabilisation in inflationary pressures in 2024, both in product pricing and utility costs. This shift contributed to an improvement in both consumer spending and sentiment. Grocery reta ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Finland
In 2024, home improvement and gardening stores remained by a significant distance the largest category within home products specialists in Finland. Throughout the review period, sales via this channel accounted for almost two-thirds of all home products specialists' sales, somewhat higher than at th ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Finland
In 2024, e-commerce in Finland and globally continued to benefit from the changes brought about by COVID-19 as consumers shifted to the online channel. However, the first normal year after the pandemic, 2023, saw a minor decline. This trend was driven by consumers returning to physical stores and en ... Read More
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Discounters in Spain
Discounters in the Spanish market have built their reputation on lower prices than those commonly found in supermarkets, and price remained the main factor driving consumers’ purchasing decisions in 2024. Private label products have proven key in generating sales growth within these retailers, as th ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Austria
In 2024, hypermarkets in Austria experienced retail value growth of 5%. This marked a decline in growth compared to the previous year, reflecting a broader trend across grocery retail. However, with the extraordinarily high inflation of the past two years returning to more manageable levels, hyperma ... Read More
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Discounters in Austria
In 2024, retail value sales for discounters in Austria grew by 6%, although this was lower compared to the 9% growth in 2023 and 7% in 2023. However, with the extraordinarily high inflation of the past two years returning to a healthier level in 2024, discounters experienced solid growth in real val ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Austria
In 2024, health and beauty specialists in Austria recorded retail value growth of 2%. However, the sector continued to face challenges from the stronger growth of drugstores and the immense popularity of Bipa, Müller, and particularly DM. These stores offered a wide range of products, from popular l ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Spain
Home products in Spain saw prices stabilise in 2024, yet the negative effects of previous inflation lingered, leading consumers to be more prudent in their purchases when it came to home furnishing. By contrast, 2021 and 2022 had been marked by significant home renovations and refurbishments, which ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Spain
Direct selling saw sales rise in Spain in 2024. 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 ra ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Spain
Within health and beauty specialists in Spain, skincare products were among the most sought-after items in 2024, with retailers noting a steady rise in consumer demand for these goods. This growth took place despite intensified competition from other retail channels, such as department stores and su ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Norway
Small local grocers, which are often individual entrepreneurs, experienced financial pressures in 2024 as competition intensified in the Norwegian retail industry. Large corporations have invested heavily in the expansion of retail chains, all-in-one place shopping, price promotions and loyalty prog ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Norway
Retail e-commerce in Norway witnessed healthy growth in 2024, after two years of relatively slow growth in the aftermath of the pandemic. There is a continuing shift towards online shopping, reflecting the preference for convenience and greater product variety. The rise of mobile shopping continues ... Read More
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Discounters in Greece
Discounters saw current value growth in Greece in 2024. The discounters channel has become very popular in Greece as many consumers look for affordable options and many have become price sensitive due to the impact of inflation. As a result, this type of retailer has continued to grow year on year. ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Greece
General merchandise stores registered strong current value growth in Greece in 2024. Department stores saw growth over the year. Even during the period of economic pressure, people tended to buy luxury products, especially during sales or holidays. These stores, and especially Attica and Notos Galer ... 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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Hypermarkets in Peru
Although the number of hypermarket outlets remained unchanged in 2024, the sector experienced significant sales growth due to its ability to provide consumers with low prices and constant promotions. This has been particularly crucial for families with lower incomes, as they faced financial difficul ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Peru
The general merchandise stores sector in Peru, which includes both department stores and variety stores, experienced growth in 2024. This growth was primarily driven by economic recovery, increased demand for winter clothing, and the expansion of variety stores. Department stores continue to dominat ... Read More