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In Australia, air care experienced only minimal growth in retail volume terms in 2023, influenced by several factors. One key factor is the rise of alternative products such as luxury candles and other alternative scented items that cater to…
The absence of COVID-19 restrictions in 2023 marked a significant shift in consumer behaviour in the air care category. With New Zealanders spending more time at home between 2020 and 2022 due to lockdowns and various restrictions, there was a…
Bleach, while considered a basic cleaning product, faced declines in both retail volume and current value terms in Australia in 2023, as consumers shifted their preference to alternative products. Within the bleach category there are two primary…
In 2023, value sales growth within the bleach category remained robust, significantly influenced by inflationary pressures. Despite the stabilisation of fuel costs following the initial shock in 2022 after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the…
In 2023, dishwashing experienced notable increases in retail volume and current value sales in Australia, largely driven by the trend of cooking at home. This was influenced by various factors, including higher interest rates and the increased cost…
In 2023, dishwashing experienced robust value sales growth, largely influenced by inflationary pressures contributing to rising unit prices. Although fuel costs had stabilised after the initial shock in 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine,…
In the broader home care industry, growth in unit prices remained relatively high in Australia in 2023. Amidst economic uncertainties, consumers proactively adjusted their spending habits, often by paring down the number of products in their shopping…
In 2023, home care in New Zealand witnessed a sharp increase in unit prices, driven by broader inflationary pressures. Factors such as the stabilisation of fuel costs post the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the end of the Government's temporary…
In Australia, the demand for home insecticides saw solid retail volume and current value growth in 2023, with consumers continuing to show a preference for spray/aerosol insecticides due to their perceived efficacy. However, many other insecticides…
The year 2023 witnessed a mild winter and an early onset of warmer summer months in New Zealand, attributed to an El Niño weather system. El Niño typically brings increased westerly winds, more rain in the west, and dry conditions in the east. The…