Argentina

The challenging economic situation in the country, characterised by high inflation rates, had less of a dampening effect on the performance of writing instruments in 2023, compared with other personal accessories categories. This is mainly because…

One challenge facing high watches in Argentina is that the high demand in the country exceeds what the main players can supply. This is because the national government lacks the necessary volume of US dollars for importers to bring in their products.…

Argentina experienced a highly complex economic situation characterised by rising inflation in 2023. Consumers were forced to make choices regarding which industries and categories they allocated available funds to, resulting in a decline in the…

The return to relatively normal lifestyles, similar to those seen before the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, helped to stimulate a recovery in the demand for jewellery in 2021 and 2022, following the 2020 slump. With people returning to the office…

A rising number of handbag brands have emerged in Argentina with sales exclusively made through retail e-commerce. Many designers have started to produce handbags, offering products made with materials that are more affordable than leather and…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…