Category: Retailing
Europe Retailing
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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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Hypermarkets in Bulgaria
... of retail sales price (RSP) was lower than in 2023. However, this slower growth was not necessarily due to a decline in footfall but rather the impact of slowing inflation and lower food price increases ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Bulgaria
... started to focus not only on price but also on the quality of products and the overall shopping experience. The most important factors influencing purchasing decisions remained a combination of product quality, competitive pricing, and ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Bulgaria
... years, Bulgarian shoppers felt more confident in spending on non-essential products, including fashion and footwear. The improved macroeconomic climate allowed consumers to gradually return to discretionary spending, particularly in urban centre... Euromonitor International's Apparel and ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in Bulgaria
... discretionary spending, leading many consumers to cut back on non-essential beauty purchases. However, in 2024, real incomes showed signs of recovery, allowing consumers to spend more freely on personal care and beauty products. Euromonitor International's ... 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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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Belgium
... despite inflation stabilising, consumers remained price sensitive and conservative with their spending, often limiting purchases to basic necessities when it came to apparel and footwear. Second, the channel is also facing growing competition from apparel ... Read More
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Direct Selling in Belgium
... outlets in an effort to seek out the best deals, or as a leisure activity. On the other hand, direct selling faced significant competition from retail e-commerce which continued to grow and expand, with e-commerce ... Read More
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Clothing Retailing in the UK - Industry Market Research Report
... the dramatic increase in photos and videos posted online, fast, affordable fashion and the introduction of credit and financing services like buy-now-pay-later platforms that have allowed consumers to manage household budgets better. Clothing retailers source ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in France
... role in boosting sales, with the number of commercial websites expanding notably during the year. Segments such as personal accessories, eyewear, beauty and personal care, and consumer health were strong performers, while travel and tourism ... 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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Retail E-Commerce in Bulgaria
... the peak pandemic years were no longer sustainable. Nevertheless, online retail remained an important and evolving part of the Bulgarian retail landscape, with an increasing number of businesses refining their digital strategies to stay competitive. ... Read More
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Supermarkets in Belgium
... its image of offering lower quality products, albeit often at lower prices. A significant number of new supermarkets also opened in 2024 which increased the channel’s reach and thereby expanded its potential audience. However, despite ... Read More
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Retail in Bulgaria
... Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are ... Read More
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Retail E-Commerce in Spain
... outlets have retained some allure, year-on-year growth in online retail remains strong, reflecting a steady change in consumer preferences. Euromonitor International's Retail E-Commerce in Spain report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the ... Read More
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Supermarkets in France
... click-and-collect services - these advantages faded as inflation drove consumers towards discounters, hypermarkets, and variety stores, while demand for e-commerce declined. Euromonitor International's Supermarkets in France report offers insight into key trends and developments driving ... Read More
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Retail in France
... While retail e-commerce rebounded in value, this was insufficient to drive overall market growth. Surprisingly, even the Paris Olympics, which succeeded in attracting visitors and tourists, failed to provide a meaningful boost to consumer spending. ... 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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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in France
... birth rate affecting childrenswear, unfavourable weather conditions in the first half of the year that dampened foot traffic, and an overall gloomy summer season. While the Olympics drew millions of tourists and boosted business in ... Read More
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Home Products Specialists in France
... a slowdown in property transactions, fewer new housing projects, and rising prices that reduced consumer purchasing power. At the same time, consumer spending is increasingly shifting towards leisure activities such as travel, gaming, and dining ... Read More
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Health and Beauty Specialists in France
... interest in natural and health-oriented products. Post-pandemic, consumer demand shifted has shifted towards premium items featuring natural ingredients, appealing particularly to upper-middle-class buyers who prioritise quality over frequent purchases, while mass-market... Euromonitor International's Health and ... Read More
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