Having declined during 2020 due to disruption arising from COVID-19 and the economic shock that it engendered, retail constant value sales (2021 prices) saw a partial recovery in 2021. Like 2020, 2021 was marked by a significant divergence in performance between grocery retailers and non-grocery specialists. Retailing in Mexico report...
In 2021 retailing sales in general have started to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. As restrictions come to an end and consumers return to work, the economy is showing signs of recovery that will benefit private consumption and consumer confidence. A much more positive performance in retailing is thus expected over the forecast period. Retailing...
Retailing current value sales in Thailand fell for the second year in a row during 2021, with the rate of decline accelerating into double digits. Having seen very few cases of COVID-19 during 2020, its incidence soared during mid-2021, leading to a new lockdown in July 2021 (the first was in 2020). This led to the closure of non-essential...
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...
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...
Retailing in 2021: The big picture Retailing in Lebanon 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 grew steadily in 2021 as the pandemic receded in the second half of the year and lifestyles slowly normalised. However, Laos’ retailing industry remains underdeveloped, with informal retailing dominant especially given the recent drop in disposable incomes, which also stimulated cross-border shopping. Traditional retailers dominate...
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...
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...
Rising incomes and urbanisation are broadening the appeal of modern retailing, with more consumers able to access these channels. However, informal retailing remains strong, while poor infrastructure hinders retailing development. Younger consumers increasingly search online, benefiting e-commerce and social media marketing. Growth will benefit...