Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Europe Consumer Goods & Retailing
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Traditional and Connected Watches in Switzerland
... significantly slower than the double-digit growth in retail value and volume seen in 2023. This slowdown reflects a combination of factors, including ongoing economic pressures and shifting consumer behaviours. Amid the cost of living crisis ... Read More
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Womenswear in Ukraine
... of Ukraine prompted millions of women to flee the country with their children. Nonetheless, in 2024, sales remained significantly below the levels seen immediately before the Russian invasion in both volume and value terms. Migration ... Read More
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Personal Accessories in Switzerland
... stagnant performance, reflecting cautious purchasing behaviours among consumers. Switzerland's high consumer purchasing power remained a positive factor, yet persistently below-average consumer sentiment continued to lead to restrained spending. While inflation in Switzerland remained relatively low ... Read More
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Refrigeration Appliances in Sweden
... the pandemic, but household spending priorities have shifted in the aftermath, with higher spending on activities, services and experiences in 2024. Investments in the kitchen are a relatively low priority by comparison. The weak economic ... Read More
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Large Cooking Appliances in Sweden
... feeling the impact of this trend in 2024. More broadly, the current weakness in the economic climate has led to a slowdown in the housing market, leading to low demand for large cooking appliances. This ... Read More
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UK OTC Flea and Tick Product Sales Volume by Type 2023-2024
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Apparel and Footwear in Ukraine
... response to the war following Russia’s invasion of the country in 2022. War-related issues such as the overall stress and uncertainty about the future, the large number of people involved in defending Ukraine and the ... Read More
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Microwaves in Sweden
... Swedes are more cautious in their purchase patterns and more price sensitive. According to the retailer NetonNet, Households chose to delay the purchase of microwaves until discount and promotional periods such as Black Friday. Trading ... Read More
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Food Preparation Appliances in Sweden
... for new food preparation appliances in 2024. The trend towards multifunctional appliances has also curbed demand in this category. Multifunctionality offers cost savings by negating the need to purchase separate singular appliances, placing downward pressure ... Read More
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Dishwashers in Sweden
... during promotional periods, whilst more consumers purchased on credit or bought second-hand dishwashers. The retailer NetonNet found that consumers were willing to delay purchases until key promotional periods, such as Black Friday, and were increasingly ... Read More
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Home Laundry Appliances in Sweden
... still normalising post-pandemic, Sweden’s weak economy and cost-of-living pressures continue to curb disposable income levels with many households unwilling to spend on big ticket items. Retailers have reported that the weakness in the economic environment ... Read More
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Vacuum Cleaners in Sweden
... less disposable income. Households are more cautious and price sensitive when shopping for vacuum cleaners. Lower sales volumes in 2024 were also partly reflective of a return to a more normal situation in a post-COVID-19 ... Read More
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Personal Care Appliances in Sweden
... helping to improve the product efficacy of oral care appliances, with brands such as Philips Sonicare developing apps to offer additional benefits. The Philips Sonicare app aims to provide detailed guidance and data to inform ... Read More
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Air Treatment Products in Sweden
... treatment products either postponed or delayed given they can be an expensive investment. The spike in retail volumes sales at the height of the pandemic also reduced the immediate need for replacements of air treatment ... Read More
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Bags and Luggage in Switzerland
... and luggage suffered due to cautious purchasing behaviour, as consumers became more hesitant in their spending. Consequently, luggage, business bags, backpacks, small bags, and crossbody bags all experienced a drop in retail volume sales, with ... Read More
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Writing Instruments in Switzerland
... value growth and 2% rise in retail volume, although from a relatively low sales base. This growth was propelled by the introduction of new product lines, innovative designs, and an increasing consumer preference for more ... Read More
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Sportswear in Ukraine
... continues to see sales rise in value terms, this is largely a result of unit price growth as the role of outdoor markets and thus unbranded or fake sportswear diminishes. A large proportion of Ukrainian ... Read More
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Polyethylene Glycol Market Research Report By Grade (Pharmaceutical Grade, Industrial Grade, Cosmetic Grade, Food Grade), By Application (Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics and Personal Care, Food and Beverages, Industrial Solvents, Textile Finishing), By Molecular Weight (200-400 g/mol, 400-600 g/mol, 600-1000 g/mol, 1000-2000 g/mol, Above 2000 g/mol), By Source (Ethylene Oxide, Ethylene Dichloride, Ethylene Glycol), By End-Use Industry (Medical Device, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Lubricant Additive, Paper Coating) and By Regional (North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa) Industry Forecast to 2032
... industrial applications is expected to drive substantial growth in the Polyethylene Glycol Market. The demand for pharmaceuticals is being driven by the growing population and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, which are key market ... Read More
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Consumer Appliances in Sweden
... a slower pace compared to the previous two years. Retailers remarked on the weak economic climate and its impact on household purchases. Facing cost-of-living pressures and lower disposable income, Swedish households were more deliberate and ... Read More
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Jewellery in Switzerland
... to costume jewellery, but its performance in terms of volume was weaker. The higher value growth for fine jewellery is largely attributed to an increase in average unit prices, especially as the surge in gold ... Read More
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Jeans in Ukraine
... on all occasions, whether for leisure, business or travelling. The category could not avoid the significant negative impact of the war, including the dramatic shift in demographic factors amongst others, but it is recovering quite ... Read More
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Apparel Accessories in Ukraine
... overall consumer base shrank significantly as people fled the country. Millions of people left the country, which considerably reduced demand for apparel accessories, which are normally much liked by Ukrainians, especially women. In normal economic ... Read More
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Childrenswear in Ukraine
... invasion in February 2022. While a number of people have considered returning to the areas where the situation is less critical, such as Western Ukraine and Kyiv, millions remain abroad. Children who have fled the ... Read More
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Hosiery in Ukraine
... relatively inexpensive, so that consumers’ efforts to economise have not had as pronounced an effect on the category as they have in areas such as coats. However, demand was significantly affected by the considerable reduction ... Read More
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Footwear in Ukraine
... of people, women and children in particular, leaving Ukraine because of the war has been the key factor. In addition, the category saw demand undermined by the fall in consumer spending power in view of ... Read More
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