Beauty and Personal Care

Baby and child-specific products saw current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023. Parents have become more concerned about the health and hygiene of their newborns, which has gradually led to an increase in demand for baby and child-specific…

Baby and shower saw modest current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023. Competition is traditionally intense amongst grocery retailers and drugstores, and consumers are strongly driven by promo deals and lower price points. The impact of…

The war in Ukraine derailed the economic recovery of the Czech Republic and further disrupted the growth of real wages. GDP fell slightly in 2023, mainly reflecting a decline in household consumption amidst deteriorating consumer sentiment and a high…

Colour cosmetics saw current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023 as the category saw a continued rise in sales having exceeded the pre-pandemic level in the previous year. Value growth was driven by the inflationary context, while the increase…

Deodorants saw current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023. This modest value growth achieved in 2023 can be mostly attributed to rising prices rather than increasing demand. Deodorant sticks is amongst the most mature categories in…

Depilatories registered current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023. High inflation and the rising prices of services in beauty salons, as well as laser hair removal, temporarily supported the growing retail value of the category. Sales…

Fragrances saw further current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023, with volume sales falling as consumers paid higher prices but left with fewer items in their shopping baskets. The overall positive performance was driven by premium…

Hair care saw current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023. The skinification of hair was a notable shift in focus in the hair care category, as consumers looked to repair existing damage and/or to prevent damage. The scalp is an extension of…

Mass beauty and personal care saw current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023. Brands and companies focused on adding extra value to boost sales, with some blurring the lines between the mass and premium segments. This was particularly visible…

In 2023, the men’s grooming category recorded current value growth in the Czech Republic. The category’s expansion can be attributed largely to men’s skin care, which rose in both retail value and volume terms during the year. Mass men’s skin care…