Category: Discount Stores
Europe Discount Stores
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Discounters in Portugal
... goods and utilities, leading to reduced consumer spending power and more strategic purchasing habits. That said, within this economic landscape, discounters face competition from other grocery channels such as supermarkets, which are increasingly placing a ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Portugal
... networks, with logistical support offered through the partnerships themselves, along with the availability of various discounts and loyalty cards, which continue to attract small independent retailers to join the larger networks. For example, Auchan Retail ... Read More
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Discounters in Hungary
... by enduring appreciation for the competitive price positioning of this format, which has become increasingly attractive to local consumers in recent years as high inflation has eroded purchasing power and squeezed household budgets. They also ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Italy
... more consumers returning to the workplace in 2024. This growth was also fuelled by a further increase in tourism, especially in city centre locations. Proximity remained key to the success of convenience stores with consumers ... Read More
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Discounters in Italy
... inflation stabilised in 2024 many consumers remained under significant financial pressure due to factors such high interest rates. Additionally, although wages saw stronger growth in 2024 they remained below pre-pandemic levels when adjusted for inflation. ... Read More
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Discounters in Poland
... for example, Polish consumers are prioritising cost savings and seeking out cheaper products, promotions and private label options. Discount stores are capitalising on this trend, offering competitive prices, a wide product range and convenient locatio... ... Read More
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Discounters in Romania
... discounters were the best performing grocery retailers in terms of value growth. There was also further opening of new outlets. Euromonitor International's Discounters in Romania report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the ... Read More
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Discounters in Sweden
... real wages, and improving consumer spending confidence, many people remain price-sensitive and continue to seek value for money. Indeed, there is an element of polarisation occurring in retail in Sweden. As the country’s economy improves, ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Poland
... continues to be a significant advantage for convenience stores, attracting customers who prefer to avoid larger stores located on the outskirts of cities. Euromonitor International's Convenience Retailers in Poland report offers insight into key trends ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in France
... of low-cost items. Moreover, variety stores are increasingly serving as essential channels for liquidating unsold inventory from retailers struggling with significant merchandise surpluses that disrupt supply chains. Euromonitor International's General Merchandise Stores in France report ... Read More
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Discounters in Belgium
... as consumers looked for the most affordable prices when shopping for their groceries. However, in 2024 some consumers returned to doing their grocery shopping in supermarkets where there is generally a wider range of products ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Belgium
... see declining sales in current value terms in 2024. In July 2024, the Galeria Inno chain was sold to Axcent of Scandinavia AB. Despite the struggles being faced by the chain, it has also established ... Read More
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Discounters in Bulgaria
... growth, as discounters consistently offer permanently low prices that attract a loyal and expanding customer base. The economic situation in Bulgaria showed some improvement in 2024, but price sensitivity among consumers remains high, reinforcing t... ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Bulgaria
... regular promotions and lower prices provided greater value. This shift in consumer behaviour posed a challenge for convenience retailers, whose higher operating costs limited their ability to compete on price. Over the past... Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Bulgaria
... footwear, and beauty segments. One of the key advantages that department stores historically enjoyed was their ability to offer an immersive, enjoyable in-store shopping experience. However, in response to rising competition from e-commerce,... Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in France
... operated by franchisees and independent owners. While many shoppers still make a significant portion of their purchases at lower-cost discounters, supermarkets, and hypermarkets, they remain loyal to local commerce. Convenience stores have also e... Euromonitor ... Read More
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Discounters in France
... rising costs across essential goods and services, while declining purchasing power has made affordability a top priority for many households. In this context, discount retailers have become an increasingly attractive option for consumers across all ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Belgium
... by inflation-based price increases. In 2024, as prices stabilised, convenience stores managed to score only moderate growth in current value terms as competition from supermarkets increased. Supermarkets feature more affordable prices and a wider offering, ... Read More
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Discounters in Ireland
... habits. As a result, this trend supported sales through discounters, which are well-regarded for offering lower price points and attractive price-quality ratios. Euromonitor International's Discounters in Ireland report offers insight into key trends and developments ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in Ireland
... a significant decline of 15%. Euromonitor International's General Merchandise Stores in Ireland report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Spain
... way to better manage their budgets, while it also reduced the need to travel to supermarkets or hypermarkets which are often located further away from consumers’ homes. According to a consumer behaviour survey by the ... Read More
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Discounters in Norway
... Norge, have been able to expand store networks and deliver low prices. Discounter site/outlet expansion picked up significantly in 2024, despite the already high numbers of discounters in urban areas. In the pursuit of maximising ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Ireland
... longer opening hours, convenience retailers continued to attract customers. However, as many consumers remained mindful of spending, these retailers focused on encouraging repeat business. There was significant growth in the sales of own-brand products, with ... Read More
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General Merchandise Stores in the Netherlands
... have displaced many outdated, established players in the general merchandise stores category. In the current economic climate, value-conscious consumers are increasingly turning to Action for its extensive range of affordable products. Euromonitor International's General Merchandise ... Read More
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Convenience Retailers in Austria
... a total of 72 hours per week and typically not before 6 a.m., after 9 p.m. or on Sundays. As a result, convenience stores in Austria take on two distinct forms. The first is stores ... Read More
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