Category: Retailing
Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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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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Home Products Specialists in Spain
Home Products Specialists in Spain Russia's invasion of Ukraine had a huge impact on global energy prices, with the impact continuing to be felt in Spain in 2023. High energy prices coupled with high inflation and a sharp rise in the cost of living pushed more Spaniards to look into ways to save ene ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Thailand
Hypermarkets in Thailand Hypermarkets in Thailand saw current value sales slow in 2023, though growth remained positive. While these stores benefit from selling large volumes, growth is suffering because players focus on targeting customers with medium-to-low purchasing power. Hypermarkets also face ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in Taiwan
Small Local Grocers in Taiwan Small local grocers in Taiwan recorded solid growth in value sales in 2023. The country boasts over 300 night markets, housing about 20,000 vendors and merchants, with a majority situated in towns and rural areas. These vibrant hubs represent the Taiwanese enthusiasm fo ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Vietnam
Supermarkets in Vietnam Supermarkets in Vietnam saw significant growth in 2023, with notable increases in terms of both current value sales and the number of outlets, driven by the aggressive expansion strategies of key players. Local consumers in suburban and rural areas are increasingly drawn towa ... 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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Supermarkets in Singapore
Supermarkets in Singapore Despite a marginal value sales decline in 2023, supermarkets in Singapore remained the most popular format of grocery retailers in the local market, with value sales still remaining higher than pre-pandemic levels, and the number of outlets continuing to climb. Many local c ... 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 E-Commerce in Hungary
Retail E-Commerce in Hungary Retail e-commerce was a fragmented category in Hungary in 2023, with the leading brand being Media Markt (Media Markt Retail Cooperation Kft), followed by eMAG Marketing (Extreme Digital - Emag Kft). However, Media Markt is the only name holding a double-digit brand shar ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Norway
Convenience Retailers in Norway The twin challenges of high inflation and heightened competition continue to impact the performance of convenience retailers in Norway, only prolonging its recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Convenience stores and forecourt retailers have both seen cl ... Read More
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Discounters in Norway
Discounters in Norway Discounters in Norway fared well both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and have been able to sustain this solid performance in 2023. In the face of high inflation, locals are seeking out lower prices when grocery shopping. Price pressures have shifted consumer spending aw ... 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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Convenience Retailers in Thailand
Convenience Retailers in Thailand Convenience stores in Thailand continued to recover and rise in 2023, with expansion in terms of outlet numbers a major driver. Rapid urbanisation, longer working hours, and declines in average household size boosted demand for smaller-format stores in convenient ne ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Slovakia
Supermarkets in Slovakia Supermarkets in Slovakia lost out to discounters in 2023, as continuing high inflation saw consumers increasingly shop in discounters. Consumers also sought out discounts in supermarkets as they were highly price sensitive. As such, supermarket registered a fall in both curr ... 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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Hypermarkets in Slovakia
Hypermarkets in Slovakia Hypermarkets were the best performing grocery channel in Slovakia in 2023 in terms of value growth. Recent openings of new outlets boosted value sales, including the new Kaufland Bratislava outlet discussed below. However, with inflation still high, hypermarkets registered a ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Thailand
Supermarkets in Thailand Current value sales continued to rise for supermarkets in Thailand in 2023, at a rate that was significantly faster than that posted in 2022. Supermarket operators in the country tend to target middle- to upper-income consumers, who are somewhat less vulnerable to economic f ... Read More
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Discounters in Spain
Discounters in Spain Even though inflation rates declined in 2023 as compared to the record highs registered in 2022, they remained higher compared to pre-pandemic levels. As a result, price remained the main driving factor behind where many people chose to shop for their groceries, which benefited ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Spain
Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Spain The combined impact of the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 created widespread instability in the local economy with high inflation and a sharp rise in prices continuing to be seen in 2023. This limited the recovery of apparel and footwear s ... 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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Hypermarkets in Norway
Hypermarkets in Norway Hypermarket sales have stayed above pre-pandemic levels in 2023, due to a solid performance from the sole player Coop Obs. The retailer employed bulk buying and delivered budget friendly products to compete against other dominant grocery retailers in 2023, namely discounters a ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Norway
Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Norway Apparel and footwear saw current value growth rise on a par with recent years, with inflation fuelling some growth. This followed a few tough years during the pandemic era when people stayed at home and retail sales were naturally limited. Saved funds contr ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Vietnam
Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Vietnam Apparel and footwear specialists in Vietnam remained significantly impacted by a range of negative factors throughout 2023, even though global inflationary pressures led the Vietnamese government to lower the tax rate to 8% from July until the year’s end, ... 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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