Category: Consumer Goods
United Kingdom Consumer Goods
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in the United Kingdom
... elevated cost of production and raw materials, helped drive up value sales, with most brands increasing their prices to end consumers. However, value growth in 2024 was significantly slower than the previous two years, as ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in the United Kingdom
... accessible products offering protection is growing. However, age is not the only factor supporting demand, as obesity is also a strong growth driver. With obesity increasing globally, including in the UK, the need for retail ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in the United Kingdom
... the largest value category overall, as inflation and the cost of production decreased in the latter stages of 2023 and into 2024, in addition to a decline in pulp costs and other raw materials. This ... Read More
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Wipes in the United Kingdom
... on a personal level. Post-pandemic, many local consumers have continued to purchase wipes due to habitual use, with these products considered convenient and easy to use, widely available and offering different brands with various functions. ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in the United Kingdom
... pandemic remained relevant at the end of the review period, acting as a positive driver for related products such as AFH wipers, for example. Volume growth in away-from-home tissue was more impressive than the stagnant ... Read More
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Rx/Reimbursement Adult Incontinence in the United Kingdom
... of a strong increase in unit prices, as inflation and the cost of production skyrocketed. However, as inflation in the UK marginally eased in 2024, the category returned to a weak value sales performance more ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in the United Kingdom
... the year, ultimately having a negative impact on value sales but encouraging volume sales. This trend was particularly evident in toilet paper, the largest value category in retail tissue. Euromonitor International's Retail Tissue in United ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in the United Kingdom
... the local market, although the main factor was further unit price growth. 2022 and 2023 were heavily impacted by a rise in inflation, and elevated raw material and production costs, forcing brands to raise their ... Read More
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Holiday Accommodation in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... industry revenue. Similarly, the devaluation of the pound has made foreign holidays more expensive for UK consumers, encouraging many to take domestic holidays instead. Revenue is expected to rise at a compound annual rate of ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in the United Kingdom
... discretionary income to their beauty routines. This “affordable luxury” mindset enabled beauty specialists to maintain modest growth, even as other discretionary categories faced greater challenges. While inflationary pressures impacted household budge... Euromonitor International's Health and ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in the United Kingdom
... have become increasingly common, strengthening the relevance of this retail format. While convenience retailers historically commanded premium pricing, the cost-of-living crisis in the UK has prompted various players to introduce a wider range... Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Supermarkets in the United Kingdom
... the cost-of-living crisis persisted at the end of the review period, keeping household budgets tight and prompting consumers to seek out cost-saving measures when grocery shopping. The rise of discounters, convenience retailers, and online grocery ... Read More
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Appliances and Electronics Specialists in the United Kingdom
... this trend was particularly evident in the reduced demand for high-value electronics items, leading to a prolonged replacement cycle. With a focus on reducing discretionary spending, consumers were more hesitant about purchasing new or upgraded ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in the United Kingdom
... raw materials, resulting in higher retail prices for home furnishings. This price escalation deterred consumers, particularly those already facing financial constraints. Instead, an increasing number of them turned to second-hand furniture and sustainable alternatives, dr... ... Read More
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Small Local Grocers in the United Kingdom
... shift towards larger grocery formats, discounters, and online grocery shopping, seeking convenience and potential cost savings. Convenience store chains and discounters expanded their footprint in urban and suburban areas, further squeezing the share of small ... Read More
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Retail in the United Kingdom
... cautious, prioritising value, price transparency, and social proof when making purchases. This helped drive further growth of retail e-commerce during the year, particularly platforms that emphasised competitive pricing, such as Temu Marketplace, Shein, and AliExpress ... Read More
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Hypermarkets in the United Kingdom
... convenient and budget-friendly formats such as discounters and convenience stores. Economic pressures, including persistent inflationary effects from previous years, encouraged many consumers to prioritise value and efficiency, reducing large weekly shopping trips in favour... Euromonitor ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in the United Kingdom
... as the ongoing shift towards e-commerce and cautious discretionary spending continued to weigh on the channel. Nevertheless, some consumers sought out department stores for experiential shopping, valuing the opportunity to explore curated... Euromonitor International's General ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in the United Kingdom
... seasonal collections following the resumption of social events and travel. The combination of in-store and online shopping also supported growth, with retailers enhancing omnichannel experiences to meet consumer expectations for convenience and fl... Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in the United Kingdom
... a critical component of the UK’s retail industry. Online sales penetration continued to grow during the year to account for 29% share of total retail sales in the local market, highlighting that it has maintained ... Read More
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Discounters in the United Kingdom
... the war in Ukraine. While inflation levels in the UK have been consistently dropping since then, many local consumers continued to be challenged by weak disposable incomes due to economic turmoil. In addition, the price ... Read More
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Direct Selling in the United Kingdom
... reduced consumer spending power. These factors have been impacting discretionary purchases since 2022, a perception often associated with direct selling. Rising costs, including National Insurance contributions, have strained direct selling businesses, leading to reduced profitability ... Read More
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Gambling & Betting Activities in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... by the introduction of new regulations, such as a reduction of the maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals from £100 to £2.00 and the increase in the Remote Gaming Duty, a tax on gambling profits, ... Read More
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Furniture, Lighting & Homeware Retailers in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... the industry's performance as the government battled against housing shortages across the UK. However, the growing proportion of rented households has shaken up the homeware and furnishing market. According to the 2022 English Housing Survey, ... Read More
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Coach & Bus Transport in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... and contraction and has exhibited high revenue volatility. This is due to rising international tourist numbers, fluctuating fuel prices and economic uncertainty. External competition has increased due to significant government investment in rail transport. This ... Read More
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