ARGENTINA
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Designer Apparel and Footwear (Ready-To-Wear) in Argentina
Feb 2019
Slowly, many designer apparel and footwear brands are beginning to return to Argentina, such as Ermenegildo Zegna, Paule Ka and Calvin Klein. Several of them had to discontinue operations in the country in the first years of the review period due to ...
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Fine Wines/Champagne and Spirits in Argentina
Feb 2019
Argentinians have the habit of buying luxury spirits and fine champagne mainly from duty free when they travel abroad, since prices are significantly more convenient and there is a greater variety of products. When they buy within the country, they ...
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Luxury Cars in Argentina
Feb 2019
Luxury cars recorded a strong increase in volume sales in 2017 and, although slower in 2018, also recorded double-digit growth. Changes in luxury vehicle taxes during 2016-2018 played a key role in category growth. In 2014, during Cristina Kirchner’s...
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Luxury Eyewear in Argentina
Feb 2019
In 2018, luxury eyewear’s retail volume sales recorded a significant decline, mainly due to mid-income consumers. Being a relatively affordable product, luxury eyewear has a much stronger correlation with the economic conditions compared to, for ...
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Luxury Hotels in Argentina
Feb 2019
The occupancy rate at luxury hotels in Argentina registered a strong increase in 2017, which continued into 2018. The recovery of corporate travel and the larger number of events such as the G-20, an international forum composed of the EU and 19 ...
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Luxury Jewellery in Argentina
Feb 2019
Argentinians have a clear preference for purchasing luxury jewellery when they travel abroad. Although the reasons are varied due to the range of products and brands, the main factor is the price. The price difference that exists between the same ...
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Luxury Leather Goods in Argentina
Feb 2019
International brands are slowly returning to Argentina, given the high consumption potential. It should be noted that the great majority had to discontinue their operations in Argentina – among them Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and Fendi – given the ...
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Luxury Portable Consumer Electronics in Argentina
Feb 2019
There were no sales of luxury portable consumer electronics in Argentina at the end of the review period, with none expected over the forecast period....
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Luxury Timepieces in Argentina
Feb 2019
One of the biggest drawbacks for luxury timepieces in Argentina is its high price compared to other countries, including its neighbour Chile. As a result, and as in the vast majority of luxury categories, Argentinians prefer to buy luxury timepieces ...
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Luxury Writing Instruments and Stationery in Argentina
Feb 2019
Luxury writing instruments and stationery stands out for a wide variety of brands, many of them at relatively affordable prices and with a very important mid-income clientele. Despite the economic crisis, sales of these products generally did not ...
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Luxury Goods in Argentina
Feb 2019
In 2018, there was significant current value growth for luxury goods due to changes in economic policy implemented since 2016, which once again transformed Argentina into an attractive country in which to invest. The elimination of barriers to ...
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Personal Luxury in Argentina
Feb 2019
2018 was a favourable year for personal luxury due to a strong recovery in sales. Much of the growth was due to the greater variety of products that became available, for which many Argentinians previously travelled abroad to purchase. In addition, ...
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Super Premium Beauty and Personal Care in Argentina
Feb 2019
Internet retailing is rapidly becoming an important distribution channel for super premium beauty and personal care. In the first years of the review period, sales focused particularly on fragrances through specialist chains such as Julerique or ...
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Air Treatment Products in Argentina
Feb 2019
Since 2016, there have been strong increases in electricity and gas tariffs, which used to be subsidised by the national government. The increase in tariffs has led to greater awareness in the use and purchase of air treatment products. However, ...
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Dishwashers in Argentina
Feb 2019
Because it is a high-priced appliance, a dishwasher is perceived as a big investment. Households use the different financing programmes available when they purchase a dishwasher. The Ahora 12 plan implemented by the national government in 2014, which...
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Food Preparation Appliances in Argentina
Feb 2019
Vibrant colours and vintage inspiration have become desirable among food preparation appliances. New blenders copy models from the 1950s and colourful bakery and confectionery machines replace classic hand blenders. Their practicality is not enough; ...
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Home Laundry Appliances in Argentina
Feb 2019
In 2018, there was a fall in domestic consumption as a result of the currency devaluation, high inflation, rate increases and a higher credit cost. Even in this context, since the end of 2017, the main brands in home laundry appliances have continued...
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Large Cooking Appliances in Argentina
Feb 2019
New constructions, especially buildings in main urban zones, are characterised by the use of electricity in kitchens, and for boilers and heating. Traditionally, appliances used to work with gas in Argentinian households. However, builders have made ...
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Microwaves in Argentina
Feb 2019
The local habit of consuming meat almost daily conspires against the use of a microwave for its cooking functions, since it is perceived that food quality deteriorates when doing so. Microwaves have failed to meet consumers’ expectations of their ...
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Consumer Appliances in Argentina
Feb 2019
In April 2018, the country suffered a sharp devaluation of the peso, which generated a generalised increase in prices. Fuel, electricity and gas service tariffs have increased, production activity has slowed down and there has been a consequent ...
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