Menswear registered declining volume sales in 2024 due to high levels of price-sensitivity among Turkish consumers, but particularly male consumers. Men chose to shop less frequently for apparel and footwear due to the challenging economy and political uncertainty. In addition, many men prefer to sp...
Retail volume sales of menswear in Chile have been experiencing a resurgence, posting double-digit growth in 2024. This growth has been primarily driven by the competitive pricing that has defined Chilean retail during the first half of the year, particularly among the private label ranges of major ...
Menswear in Norway faced declining volume sales in 2024 although current value sales rose modestly. Consumption is showing signs of improvement with demand stabilising after the impact of the pandemic and the high inflationary period. Indeed, in 2023 and 2024, shopping habits have moved back to pre-...
Menswear remains in a volume slump in France in 2024, with value also falling into sub-decimal growth. Whilst menswear remains somewhat underdeveloped compared to the more mature category of womenswear and thus still holds good potential, it cannot escape the widespread challenges which are placing ...
Menswear in Morocco registered a stronger increase in retail volume growth over 2024, whilst current value growth has slowed down. The slowdown in unit prices has stimulated higher consumption of menswear, reflecting a rebound in consumer purchasing power. Certain product categories, such as men's t...
Menswear is seeing positive value and volume growth in South Korea in 2024, albeit at slightly lower levels than seen in womenswear. Notably, menswear is cited as a category in which local brands are rising, taking over from the past when international labels were more prominent, and also making a n...
Staple foods in Greece continued to be impacted by inflationary pressure on prices and the higher cost-of-living in 2024. While this dampened demand, there was a shift towards convenience and healthier options, which exerted upward pressure on unit prices and boosted retail value sales. Despite resi...
The demand for menswear in the United Arab Emirates continues to grow in 2024. The population in the United Arab Emirates is predominantly male, largely due to the influx of male workers in sectors such as construction and oil, which make up a significant portion of the labour force. This demographi...
As in other apparel categories, menswear is also becoming more polarised between economy and premium menswear. Mid-priced apparel is seeing lower growth while economy lines are in high demand from consumers looking to save money. Budget retail concepts such as Primark are attracting a larger volume ...
Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat in Greece was affected as players were forced to call back batches of products under multiple brands due to salmonella concerns towards the end of the review period. Under the auspices of EFET (the Hellenic Food Authority), several brands' products we...