Retail demand for processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat in South Africa remains stable in 2024, driven by shelf stable seafood, with the latter holding the highest volume share overall. In particular, products such as shelf stable pilchards are gaining popularity. These products are gener...
Retail volume sales of staple foods in South Africa are gradually rising in 2024, as an increasing number of local consumers find themselves in a better financial position compared to the previous year due to factors such as lower food inflation and decreased interest rates. The outcome of the South...
This Megatrends report highlights long-term trends resulting from shifts in consumer values and behaviour. It provides a summary of each of Euromonitor International's 10 focus megatrends and insights as to how each trend has manifested in South Africa. Euromonitor's Megatrends i...
The decline in retail volume sales was strong in womenswear, as in many categories, due to stubbornly high inflation which has eroded purchasing power. More flexible lifestyles and dress codes are leading to more casual styles and outfits among Turkish women. Meanwhile, interest in health and wellne...
Womenswear in Norway faced decline in volume terms over 2024, although there are signs of improvement compared to 2023. Overall, the category is stabilising following a decline during the pandemic in 2020 and two years of strong growth thereafter. Current value sales have slowed somewhat in 2024, du...
During 2022 and 2023, womenswear in Chile recorded modest growth as a result of inflationary pressures affecting the country. However, the category is regaining stronger momentum in 2024, especially as womenswear holds considerable value share within apparel and footwear in the local market. ...
Childrenswear is only just achieving positive volume sales in South Korea in 2024, while value is better supported by high unit prices. Specifically, sluggish birthrates are placing downwards pressure on volume, while a noted consumer preference for premium and luxury brands is supporting value. Thi...
Womenswear retail volume sales picked in 2024 aided by manufacturers' investment in new collections and the promotion of more varied and affordable products in the Netherlands. Consumers were still budget-conscious, and this was reflected in growing demand for affordable and discounted fast fashion,...
Hosiery is managing to achieve small positive volume gains in South Korea in 2024, albeit at lower levels than seen in recent years. Sales are supported by the fact that hosiery has become a means of expressing individual styles, with consumers moving away from plan hosiery and opting for vibrant, c...
Footwear is seeing positive gains in both value and volume terms in South Korea in 2024. This is noted to be driven by two main trends - one for premium footwear, and the other for sports shoes. This latter driver is in line with the sports-orientated themes seen across apparel and footwear categori...