Category: Retailing
Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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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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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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Home Products Specialists in Vietnam
Home Products Specialists in Vietnam Home products specialists in Vietnam turned in a positive performance in 2023, with current value sales growth rising, though at a slower rate than was recorded in 2022 when the channel rebounded post-pandemic. Continued work-from-home trends have contributed to ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Spain
Hypermarkets in Spain Despite the Spanish government reducing VAT rates and even placing a 0% VAT rate on foods like fruit and vegetables and bread, food prices continued to grow in 2023, with Spain continuing to experience elevated inflation. While some consumer foodservice operators managed to mai ... Read More
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Discounters in Hungary
Discounters in Hungary Discounters continued to be a big trend in Hungary in 2023, with three giants holding all share. Namely, Lidl (Lidl Magyarorszag Kereskedelmi Bt) holds over half of all brand share, followed by Aldi (Aldi Magyarország Élelmiszeripari Kereskedelmi Bt) and Penny Market (Penny Ma ... Read More
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Retail in South Africa
Retail in South Africa In 2023, the retail landscape in South Africa remained challenged by the operating environment, translating into slow economic growth, which left unemployment at a relatively high level. As inflation remained above the South African Reserve Bank Target, households were further ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Morocco
Supermarkets in Morocco Moroccan consumers exhibit a pronounced sensitivity to prices and often rely on traditional supply methods, prioritising trust and availability when selecting vendors. A positive store image is thus crucial in their purchasing decisions. While rural populations predominantly ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in the Czech Republic
Health and Beauty Specialists in the Czech Republic In 2023, health and beauty specialists in the Czech Republic experienced a decline in retail volume sales as price hikes dampened consumption. The largest contributor to category growth were beauty specialists, which continued to see a recovery fro ... Read More
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