Category: Warehouse Clubs/Superstores
Warehouse Clubs/Superstores market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Hypermarkets in the Czech Republic
Hypermarkets in the Czech Republic stagnated at the end of the review period. However, stagnation followed successful years in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. When work-from-home was more common, hypermarkets were popular outlets for household purchases, partly due to their one-stop shopping posi ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Japan
In 2024, hypermarkets in Japan experienced a marginal decline in current value sales. Although the years 2022 and 2023 maintained stable sales due to price increases, the channel returned to a negative trend following the conclusion of price hikes. Hypermarkets faced significant challenges over the ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Slovakia
In 2024, retail value sales for hypermarkets in Slovakia increased by 10%. This growth in sales was primarily driven by rising unit prices due to inflation, as consumers remained cautious about spending money unnecessarily. Shoppers continued to prefer larger retail stores that offered good value fo ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in South Korea
Hypermarkets saw insignificant growth in both outlet numbers and current value sales in South Korea in 2024. One factor preventing stronger growth for the channel was that the shift from offline to online shopping continued, especially in non-food categories. Traditionally, hypermarkets operated bas ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Australia
Following several years of dynamic value growth, hypermarkets in Australia recorded a more subdued performance in 2024. Despite an easing of inflation in the country, household savings continued to fall due to higher interest rates. This, in turn, impacted consumer spending as they looked to budget. ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Singapore
Hypermarket players in Singapore continued to focus heavily on differentiation in 2024, though the channel suffered from deep declines in terms of both value sales and outlet numbers. Operators have been supplementing hypermarkets’ core offer with specific services such as foodservice and recreation ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Indonesia
Hypermarkets saw modest current value growth in Indonesia in 2024. The number of outlets was more stable during the year, having declined significantly in 2023. The increase in sales per outlet experienced by most of the players in this category was due to the closure of underperforming stores in 20 ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Saudi Arabia
Hypermarkets registered another strong performance in Saudi Arabia over 2024, fuelled by urbanisation, rising consumer expenditure and the country’s Vision 2030 initiatives. Hypermarkets are expanding into new urban locations where there is high demand for convenient all-in-one shopping experiences. ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Vietnam
Hypermarkets in Vietnam recorded strong expansion and rising current value sales in 2024, propelled by leading brands such as AEON, Co-opXtra, and Go!, with Go! maintaining its dominant position. The channel’s notable growth is evident in both the number of new outlets and the uplift in value, refle ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Portugal
Growth in hypermarkets fell in 2024 in Portugal, compared to 2023. There was no growth noted in new outlets, and value growth was small. The reason for this less-than-dynamic performance is attributed to changes in consumers’ shopping behaviours, such as completed smaller and more frequent shops, th ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in New Zealand
The cost-of-living crisis has led to notable shifts in consumer behaviour across New Zealand. Many consumers are adopting more cautious spending habits, focusing on essential purchases and seeking out discounts and lower-priced alternatives. This trend favours retailers like Wesfarmer’s Kmart, which ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Taiwan
Sales slumped in hypermarkets in Taiwan in 2024, compared to small positive growth in 2023. Hypermarkets have been advancing their online sales and expansion of delivery platforms in recent years, alongside utilising acquisition strategies. For example, following its acquisition by PX Mart in 2022, ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Chile
In 2024, hypermarkets in Chile remained one of the main grocery channels for local consumers, with individuals preferring the format because of its vast product catalogue and financing options, with main chains Hiper de Lider (Walmart) and Jumbo (Cencosud Supermercado) offering clear brand identitie ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Turkey
Hypermarkets in Turkey saw strong value growth in 2024. With inflation still high, hypermarkets registered a double-digit percentage increase in current value sales. The hypermarkets channel benefits from offering a wide selection of grocery and non-grocery items under one roof, with some local cons ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Hungary
After posting a decline in 2023, hypermarkets in Hungary saw current value sales rebound into positive territory in 2024. This turnaround was supported by a sustained reduction in inflationary pressures and other favourable macroeconomic indicators, which bolstered confidence and purchasing power am ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Malaysia
The performance of hypermarkets in Malaysia was heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as the demand for large format modern grocery retailers slumped. Quarantine lockdowns and restrictions on movement, combined with widespread fears of contagion, discouraged consumers from spending time outside ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in the Philippines
Hypermarkets in the Philippines recorded positive growth in in current value terms in 2024, albeit at a slower rate than the previous two years. The channel has benefitted from the sustained efforts of leading player PureGold to expand its network into provincial areas, with the retailer operating c ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Thailand
In 2024, hypermarkets posted a positive performance in current value terms while the number of outlets also saw strong growth. The channel has been challenged by a change in consumer behaviour, with consumers increasingly favouring smaller format outlets that offer convenience and quick access. As s ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Italy
Hypermarkets continued to grow both in terms of number of outlets as well as in current value terms in 2024, but at lower rates compared to some other grocery channels, but especially discounters. This is due to consumers preferring smaller and more convenient outlets which allows for a quicker shop ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Poland
Hypermarkets in Poland faced increasing competition from discounters in 2024, with discounters offering offer a wide range of products. Hypermarkets is also challenged by convenience stores, which benefit from their proximity to customers. Evolving consumer shopping habits, such as a preference for ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Romania
Hypermarkets were Romania’s largest grocery retailers in terms of value sales in 2024. However, constant value sales fell, as though inflation eased, it still remained significant. Retailers responded by focusing on private label. However, private brands also supported volume sales by offering frequ ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Sweden
Hypermarkets managed to achieve only small value growth in Sweden in 2024, with this channel noted to face strong competition from the better-performing discounters. Indeed, despite lowering inflation and unit prices, alongside stronger consumer spending power, a degree of polarisation continues in ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Colombia
In a challenging economic landscape, hypermarkets recorded a stagnant performance in volume and value terms in 2024. Nonetheless, more innovative formats are improving the appeal of hypermarkets. The leading player Almacenes Éxito SA is undergoing a significant transformation following the conversio ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in the US
Home products specialists faced another difficult year in the US in 2024, as the post-pandemic slowdown continued to weigh on the channel, and a significant decline was seen in current value terms. Despite disposable income growing by 2.1% in constant terms, inflation remained at 2.9%, according to ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in France
Hypermarkets have experienced mixed performance in France in recent years. In 2023, value growth was primarily driven by inflation and a post COVID-19 crisis rebound, as budget-conscious consumers turned to hypermarkets for lower prices. However, shifting consumer demographics and preferences presen ... Read More
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