Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Africa Consumer Goods & Retailing
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Direct Selling in South Africa
... pandemic, there was still lower demand for certain categories such as foods, which are often priced at a higher rate than basic groceries due to their functional capabilities. The channel also faced intensified competition from ... Read More
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Appliances and Electronics Specialists in Nigeria
... priorities, leading to a decline in sales within this channel. With limited disposable income, consumers shifted their focus towards purchasing essential items, such as groceries, while opting for more affordable brands in the electronics and ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Nigeria
... from fifteen million to fifty million naira, played a crucial role in driving sales within this channel. This boost in mortgage financing incentivised both consumers and estate developers, leading to increased demand for various home ... Read More
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Discounters in Nigeria
... consumers became increasingly hesitant to make bulk purchases, opting instead to frequent outdoor markets where prices could be negotiated or bought in bulk at near wholesale rates. This reluctance to buy in bulk contributed to ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in South Africa
... in the country. This scenario was exacerbated by lockdown restrictions during the pandemic as operators prioritised expansion in smaller formats in proximity to households. Euromonitor International's Hypermarkets in South Africa report offers insight into key ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Nigeria
... growth of this channel. Pharmacies capitalised on this trend by diversifying their offerings to include groceries and other essentials. For example, H-Medix pharmacies and stores dominate the pharmacy landscape in the federal capital territory and ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Morocco
... skin care show signs of recovery, driven by renewed consumer interest in beauty products. While lockdown measures initially shifted demand towards health-focused products, the return to pre-pandemic habits fuels demand for beauty and wellness items. ... Read More
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Retail in Morocco
... the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for modernisation and digitalisation has become evident. In the forthcoming years, substantial developments in the digital market are anticipated, albeit Morocco lags behind other regional counterparts such as Egypt. Nevertheless, ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in South Africa
... situation was worsened by civil unrest experienced in July 2021, persisting power outages in 2022 and 2023, and intensified competition from Shoprite's premium offering, Checkers Hyper. In parallel, the retailer was increasingly challenged by H&M, ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Nigeria
... and a large segment of financially excluded consumers, severely impacted sales in the first quarter. Cash became scarce, resembling a precious commodity, hindering consumers' ability to make daily purchases. Convenience stores, reliant on cash transactions, ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in South Africa
... service at affordable prices. For instance, the price of 1G broadband has declined by as much as 74% since 2019, partially due to efforts by the Competition Tribunal, with the latter’s regulation enforcement compelling leading ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in Morocco
... design. Positioned in the ""accessible luxury"" niche, Sketch Furniture's success underscores the growing demand for contemporary furnishings that seamlessly integrate traditional and Western aesthetics. With a strategic blend of online distribution, in-store sales, a... Euromonitor ... Read More
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Supermarkets in South Africa
... pressures. The channel’s performance was also supported by a steady expansion in outlets, as well as consumers’ revived routines, which boosted store footprint. As local consumers generally tightened their belts in response to persistent inflation, ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Nigeria
... and word of mouth, saw a decline in retail value sales. In response to rising unemployment, many individuals turned to direct selling as a means of income generation. Brands like GLND capitalised on this trend, ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Morocco
... International's Hypermarkets in Morocco report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Ghana
... innovate, employing diverse strategies to stay pertinent and boost brand sales. Notably, pack size is a pivotal trend in new product development, responding to economic challenges. Euromonitor International's Tissue and Hygiene in Ghana report offers ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in South Africa
... channel is increasingly being threatened by the emergence of dark stores and on-demand delivery services, including Q-commerce services such as Zulzi, with the latter claiming to deliver orders within 15 minutes. At the end of ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Morocco
... Decathlon has successfully democratised access to sports and leisure apparel and footwear in Morocco. Over the past 14 years, the company has opened 18 stores across the country, emphasising its commitment to locally made products. ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Morocco
... in online transactions, reflecting a growing consumer inclination towards digital shopping channels. This trend underscores a fundamental shift in consumer behaviour, with more Moroccans embracing the convenience and accessibility offered by online platforms for their ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in South Africa
... during the pandemic, mortgage rates continued to skyrocket in 2023 as the central bank sought strategic ways to reduce inflationary pressure. The trend mainly affected mid-income households and first-time home buyers, who initially tried to ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in Nigeria
... the flagship store in Port-Harcourt, marked a milestone for the brand, expanding its footprint to 25 outlets across the country. This expansion not only enhances accessibility to formal retail for consumers but also presents growth ... Read More
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Retail in Nigeria
... in Nigeria's cash-based economy. Additionally, inflationary pressures, the removal of fuel subsidies, and forex scarcity further compounded the difficulties faced by retailers and consumers alike. Both groups found themselves frequently adjusting their sales and consumption ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in South Africa
... consumers’ revived routines, including returning to work and socialising. As a result, the rising demand for beauty products was more noticeable in terms of cosmetics in 2023. In pharmacies, the performance was supported by the ... Read More
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Home Care in Ghana
... volume sales dropped sharply as consumers were forced to prioritise their spending as their disposable income was squeezed due to Ghana’s struggling economy. New players are however entering the market with more affordable products as ... Read More
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Home Care in Ethiopia
... is widening due to investment in sanitation projects and modern housing developments and increased awareness of the importance of good hygiene practices in the home. Nonetheless, middle- and high-income consumers form the key consumer base ... Read More
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