Category: Consumer Goods
Europe Consumer Goods
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Ireland Cigarettes
... are two of the main causes. Ireland is currently among the most expensive countries in Europe, ranking just behind Switzerland and Iceland. Further, Ireland has the highest tobacco and alcohol prices in the European Union. ... Read More
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Ireland Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco
... value. The growing popularity of disposable vapes is the result of their low average unit prices of EUR9.20, or nearly EUR7.00 cheaper than a pack of 20 regular cigarettes, making them an attractive option for ... Read More
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Spain Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco
... tobacco smoking declines, the prevalence of e-cigarettes, vaping devices and other non-traditional nicotine products continues to increase. Over the past few years, there has been a shift from cigarette smoking towards e-vapour products and heated ... Read More
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Spain Cigarettes
... registered a decline, largely due to the surge in unit prices that benefited the category’s value sales. 2023 was the first year since 2020 in which cigarettes volume sales declined. The general rise in the ... Read More
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Spain Tobacco
... value sales, whilst volumes experienced a further decline. While economic challenges forced some consumers to trade down, others shifted to more affordable options. Cigarette smokers in Spain are sensitive to prices, a trait that has ... Read More
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Ireland Tobacco
... western Europe. Further, Ireland continues to have one of the most expensive costs of living in Europe, behind Switzerland and Iceland. As a result, price-conscious Irish consumers are continuously migrating towards more affordable options - ... Read More
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Romania Homewares
... categories such as food storage, dinnerware, and beverageware, reflects a growing preference for glass over plastic. This preference is being driven by factors such as perceived quality, aesthetic appeal, environmental concerns, and considerations for health ... Read More
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Italy Tobacco
... smoking overall. In fact, was something of a rebound in smoking in Italy, following the event of the pandemic, and now supported by the new generations of products which are deemed to be less harmful ... Read More
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Retail Consumer Insights: France
... of the French consumers expected the economy to worsen during the first half of 2024. Around 50% of them also expect their finances to deteriorate due to the impact of the economic downturn. French consumers ... Read More
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Romania Home and Garden
... such as elevated inflation, fluctuating GDP growth, and rising living costs, all of which significantly impacted consumer behaviour. Economic uncertainty led many consumers to become more cautious with their spending, prioritising essential purchases over discretionary ... Read More
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Romania Sunglasses
... overall in this regard, however, in part because rising health awareness is making people more mindful of the importance of shielding their eyes from harmful UV rays. The related trend of increasing participation in outdoor ... Read More
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Sweden Traditional Toys and Games
... the challenging economic situation. When it came to the purchasing decision many parents continued to prioritise toys made from sustainable, non-toxic, and recyclable materials. This shift is being driven by a growing awareness of environmental ... Read More
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Sweden Toys and Games
... alternatives to screen time. Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is also transforming toys and games by offering interactive and personalised play. Many of these AI-powered toys and games are both educational and entertaining and are ... Read More
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Romania Gardening
... array of products, both in terms of brands and prices. According to players such as Madex International and Agrocosm, categories like seeds and watering experienced strong performances as consumers spent more time in their gardens ... Read More
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Romania Home Improvement
... to popular chained retailers such as Leroy Merlin optimising their supply chains and re-negotiating better deals with their suppliers. Demand for home improvement products was also maintained by the growing offer of Buy Now, Pay ... Read More
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Sweden Video Games
... 3 and Zelda. Subscription rates also rose with many gamers seeing these services as a more economical way to play and try different titles for a mixed monthly fee. Euromonitor International's Video Games in Sweden ... Read More
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Romania Spectacles
... demand continues to be depressed by high inflation, in that rising prices and the erosion of purchasing power are discouraging consumers from buying new spectacle lenses, frames and readymade reading glasses unless those they already ... Read More
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Romania Contact Lenses and Solutions
... in 2023. This is mainly explained by stubbornly high inflation, which continues to drive up unit prices, erode purchasing power and make consumers more cautious in their spending habits. Nonetheless, demand remains fairly resilient on ... Read More
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Italy Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco
... of moist snuff, chewing tobacco, and smokeless tobacco, thus, the category consists of new generation products such as e-vapour and heated tobacco – which are growing well in Italy. Indeed, these modern products are those ... Read More
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Italy Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco
... sales, as well as value sales, due to such products offering a cheaper alternative to cigarettes. Notably, tax hikes and inflationary pressures are pushing up the prices of cigarettes, along with cigarettes becoming increasingly unpopular ... Read More
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Romania Eyewear
... is mainly explained by stubbornly high inflation, which continues to drive up unit prices and erode confidence and purchasing power among consumers. These conditions have made many people inclined to rein in spending, including by ... Read More
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Romania Home Furnishings
... or to postpone their purchases altogether. To attract shoppers, some retailers tried introducing promotions as well as Buy Now, Pay Later options. For instance, Mobexpert offered its Mobexpert Credit Card to shoppers which allowed them ... Read More
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Italy Cigarettes
... value sales but also acting as a deterrent to cigarette smoking due to the rising expense. As per latest Legge di Bilancio (Budget Law) voted in December 2023, taxes are going to increase from EUR29.30 ... Read More
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The Netherlands Homewares
... continued to fuel demand for high-quality cookware products as consumers invested in upgrading their kitchen essentials. Additionally, the growing emphasis on health-conscious cooking and culinary exploration further boosted the demand for innovative and functional cookware ... Read More
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Switzerland Homewares
... and cherishing family time, they are increasingly opting for at-home entertaining over dining out due to the economic landscape. Although demand for categories, such as cookware, has not returned to the peak levels seen during ... Read More
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