The dynamics in retailing in 2021 were still much shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. 2020 was an exceptional year due to the surge in spending on groceries as consumers spent more time at home and consumer foodservice establishments were closed other than for takeaway and delivery. The sanitary situation benefited grocery retailers,...
The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge influence on the shopping habits of Kuwaitis in 2020 and 2021 as a big shift towards e-commerce was seen. Historically, e-commerce has struggled to gain a mainstream presence in Kuwait and this is a reflection of the strong preference among the population for shopping in stores, an activity which is widely...
In 2021 retailing in Sri Lanka returned to positive growth after two years of decline. The bombing of April 2019 and general uncertainty linked to the elections followed by the onset of the pandemic in 2020 and government measures imposed to control its spread created an unstable environment and a reduction in consumer confidence and spending...
Having declined sharply during 2020 due to a combination of COVID-19 restrictions and the economic shock of the pandemic, retailing constant value sales (2021 prices) rebounded strongly in 2021, exceeding their pre-pandemic peak, as pandemic restrictions were eased and the economic environment stabilised. This rebound was particularly notable...
Iraq’s retailing industry faced stiff challenges in 2020 and 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic discouraged consumers from shopping in crowded stores. With incomes under pressure, many were also reluctant to spend money unless strictly necessary and this also undermined the ability of retailers to generate income. Retailing in Iraq report...
2021 proved to be a watershed year for Romania’s retailing industry as new consumption patterns and purchasing habits emerged due to retailers and consumers alike adjusting to the harsh realities of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Retailing in Romania report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry....
Retailing as a whole benefitted from the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in 2021, with healthy current value growth, following from a slight decline in value sales in 2020. The economic recovery from the pandemic played a key role in boosting value sales, as did an element of pent-up spending, as consumers splurged on items such as beauty...
From January until April 2021, COVID-19 related restrictions remained in place. Retail outlets were mandated by the government to close, except for grocery retailers, drugstores, pharmacies, forecourt retailers and pet shops and superstores. Retailing in Slovakia report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry....
Retailing in 2021: The big picture Retailing in Bangladesh 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 and beauty retailers, clothing...
Retailing in Ghana slowly recovered in 2021. The restrictions imposed by the government at the height of the pandemic led to sales losses but upon the arrival of vaccines and rapid vaccination rate in 2021, the government permitted retail operations to resume. This led to improved sales performances for retailers. A huge demand emerged for...