Chile

An emerging working mid-income segment has driven growth of bars/pubs in populated areas of the main cities. The appearance of “happy hours” in various types of establishments has created price competition and bars have had to find novel ways to ...

According to the Chilean Chamber of Shopping Centers, in 2018 there were 160 shopping centres throughout the country and 21 projects under construction. The continuous growth of this type of real estate has begun to saturate the market in Santiago, ...

Third party delivery services offer a rapid turnaround and convenience to consumers and in order to fulfil this specific consumer need, restaurant operators must respond quickly to online demand. This might be a complicated process considering the ...

In previous years, shopping centres experienced a boom in demand from both local consumers and tourists, increasing sales for retail and foodservice. Argentinian tourists visited shopping centres, searching for cheaper products, powering sales in ...

2018 was a dynamic year for most consumer foodservice types in Chile. Third party delivery apps were a game changer in consumer habits and had a profound effect on the business strategy of the main players. Both independent and chained operators ...

In Chile, self-service cafeterias tend to be comprised of dining rooms with many home-made style options offered at an accessible price. These are frequented by the working class where they can lunch in the same place daily without having to ...

During 2018, various municipalities of Santiago and Concepción brought in new regulations to address itinerant and illegal trade which also includes food stands. The irregularity in the payment of taxes and the questionable hygiene controls that ...

Chilean consumers’ increasing participation in sports and outdoor activities and the related rise of sports-inspired clothing are having a particularly notable influence on the development of apparel accessories. Major sportswear brands such as ...

The speed with which children grow out of clothes, the frequency with which those clothes become dirty and the vigorous activity they have to endure all encourage consumers to purchase low-priced childrenswear for everyday use. This has encouraged ...

As in many areas of apparel, footwear is being heavily influenced by Chilean consumers’ growing engagement in regular exercise and sporting activity. Increasing participation in activities such as hiking, running, football and going to the gym is ...

The low average unit price of hosiery means that impulse purchases are common compared with other areas of apparel and footwear. Moreover, these products tend to be purchased relatively frequently because they are subject to significant damage ...

Jeans have a central role in the wardrobes of Chileans, widely accepted as a staple of casualwear. Indeed, Chilean consumers wear jeans regularly in both leisure and work contexts. While many corporate offices require employees to dress formally ...

While particular styles vary across socio-economic groups, personal appearance is generally considered important by male Chilean consumers. Moreover, in line with international trends, it has become increasingly acceptable for men to display an ...

Apparel and footwear underwent notable changes in 2018. The change in government brought with it an improvement in consumer expectations that was reflected in the performance of apparel and footwear during the year, which was generally better than ...

Globally, the rise in consumer health-consciousness, underpinned by government initiatives, a media focus on health issues and constant access to the internet, is leading to a significant increase in consumer participation in regular exercise and ...

The abrupt fall of the Argentine peso during 2018 significantly reduced the purchasing power of Argentinean tourists visiting Chile. This had a direct impact on the number of Argentinean tourists who arrived in the country in 2018, which was ...

Away-from-home tissue and hygiene is affected by the behaviour of other industries. The products are considered to be of first necessity; therefore, the level of demand for the other industries promotes the demand for away-from-home tissue and ...

The drop in the birth rate is also explained by the postponement of motherhood shown within society. Women have more options than previous generations did. Better education levels allow them to obtain better offers in the labour sector. In addition, ...

The industry performed well in 2018, benefiting from the good performance of highly developed categories. In addition, the strengthening of categories with less presence offered new opportunities for companies to grow. However, demographic and social...

The problems of incontinence have always caused discomfort in the consumer: once the symptoms of this condition begin to show, the consumer is reluctant to seek medical advice, mainly due to embarrassment. Generally, there is misinformation within ...