Positive macroeconomic indicators in Poland, such as the increase in employment, wages and consumer spending, have translated into a rise in retail sales. Real GDP growth of close to 5% in 2018 was on par with the performance in 2017 and resulted in a further drop in the unemployment rate, which reached an historically low level of 3.8% in...
2018 was a critical year for non-grocery retailers, as seven high street players either entered a Company Voluntary Arrangement or underwent administration. The electronics and appliance specialist retailer Maplin closed all its stores in February 2018, after going into administration. The same was the case for Toys ‘R’ Us, operating in traditional...
In 2017 and 2018, Vietnamese retailing continued to become more consolidated as key players acquired smaller companies to expand their network and increase their share: Mobile World JSC completed its acquisition of pharmacy chain Phuc An Khang, and conglomerate VinGroup JSC acquired electronics and appliance specialist retailer chain Vien...
The Argentinian economy historically has been strongly linked to dollar price fluctuation. Argentinian consumers typically saved in dollars because the local currency constantly lost value. Euromonitor International’s Retailing in Argentina report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines...
In 2018, retailing continued to record a positive performance. An increasing number of incoming tourists, ongoing successful promotional campaigns and outlet investments by leading retailers, and the increasing popularity of modern store-based channels and non-store retailing remained key factors behind the positive performance. Nevertheless,...
Retailing in the Netherlands, Market Shares, Summary and Forecasts to 2022 Summary "Retailing in the Netherlands, Market Shares, Summary and Forecasts to 2022", provides data for historic and forecast retail sales, and also includes information on the business environment and country risk related...
In 2018, retailing in Ukraine saw current value growth across most channels. Modern grocery retailers continued to gradually take consumers from traditional grocery retailers. 2018 saw increasing competition between brands; it was also rich with launches of new concepts, especially in grocery retailing. Proximity store formats were often perceived...
UK Window Dressings - 2018 Summary "UK Window Dressings - 2018", report offers comprehensive insight and analysis of the window dressings market (including forecasts up to 2023), the major players, the main trends, and consumer attitudes. It provides in-depth analysis of the following: the hot issues...
Thailand’s economy continued to see solid gains in 2018, with improved consumer confidence, an increase in disposable income and low unemployment. This continued to support value growth in retailing although many consumers still remain cautious when it comes to non-essential spending. In terms of grocery retailing, the largest area of the...
After years of decline, in the context of the recession, retailing posted an increase in values sales in 2017 and again in 2018. Grocery retailers is driving growth, with the previous Carrefour-Marinopoulos network acquired and operated by Sklavenitis. This has helped bring stability in modern grocery retailing. Hypermarkets posted an important...