Czech Republic

Economic growth will be steady in 2019. Domestic economic activity will be driven mainly by growth in household consumption, reflecting buoyant growth in household income and optimistic expectations. Public investment expenditure will also grow ...

Medicated baby and child-specific products is still a relatively small category, but with the rising number of children suffering from atopic skin and eczema, the potential is beginning to unlock. Consumers are becoming better informed and educated ...

In recent years, bar soap slowly started to crumble into oblivion. Solids melted into liquids and blocks were replaced with bottles, as consumers sought more complex, fancier-looking products. Bar soap had stepped out of fashion and was struggling to...

The drive to increase sales in the natural and organic beauty segments continues to be based on the widespread health and wellness trends. The ever-increasing demand for healthier products has led stores to scramble to provide more natural and ...

Overall current value growth in deodorants remained buoyant in 2018, mainly fuelled by the early start to the summer and the prolonged heatwave across the Czech Republic. The growing trend towards fitness and healthy lifestyles also naturally ...

Amongst the factors that supported growth in depilatories in 2018 were the growing popularity of depilatories for pain-free and fast hair removal, ease of use, cost-efficiency, rising demand for gender-specific products and growing product awareness....

Some players in fragrances have started to focus on fragrances based on natural ingredients instead of synthetic-based ingredients, due to growing consciousness of the risk of allergies and toxins. For example, Lush, the UK-based producer of natural ...

Influenced by skin care, the trend of multi-step beauty regimes is gradually also entering hair care. Driven by consumers’ increased attentiveness to hair and scalp health, hair care brands are beginning to take the targeted approach used by their ...

Beauty and personal care in the Czech Republic is dominated by mass products. The competition remains fierce, and further intensified by regular promotions. All global players with their highly recognisable brands are already present in the Czech ...

Men’s grooming products grew in popularity due to massive advertising and product innovation in the review period. Male-specific products have already established a stable place in the Czech beauty and personal care market as they are generally ...

Even though the mouthwashes/dental rinses category within oral care is gaining popularity, it still remains a secondary option, with the primary options being toothbrushes and toothpaste. However, companies are working towards increasing awareness of...

In 2018, beauty and personal care in the Czech Republic saw another year of strong growth. The reason for this was the unprecedented performance of the Czech economy, in conjunction with the shift from traditional store-based retailing to internet ...

Czech consumers are becoming increasingly cautious when it comes to the products they use. This is especially the case when it comes to beauty and personal care, as products can contain various chemicals and are applied to the skin. Many consumers ...

Following the trend towards products with healthy ingredients sold in eco-friendly containers, the dermo-cosmetic segment is making steady progress. There are several likely reasons for such rapid growth. Amongst the most important are increasing ...

Whilst the majority of consumers focus on tanning during the summer, there are a rising number of people who increasingly travel abroad all year around; thus, growing concern about the potentially negative effects of prolonged exposure to the sun has...

Single-portion cat food is increasing in popularity, especially versions that are positioned as being functional and offering health benefits. Thanks to the strengthening trend of convenience, single-portion pouches are increasingly in demand, ...

With the pet humanisation trend strengthening, dog treats continued to perform well in 2019, with owners increasingly enjoying rewarding and training their dogs. In addition, some dog owners use dog treats (and wet dog food pouches and cans) as ...

Other pet care is posting value sales growth that comfortably exceeds volume growth, reflecting increasing purchases of better-quality products. More pet owners are seeking the best possible care for their pets and are focusing more on pet food with ...

In 2019, pet care was boosted by rising cat, dog and small mammal/reptile populations and the pet humanisation trend. Pets are increasingly viewed like members of the families, leading to more owners feeding them with good quality packaged food ...

Pet healthcare and pet dietary supplements are benefiting strongly from the pet humanisation trend. With owners taking more care in regard to the health and wellbeing of their pets and looking to prolong and optimise pets’ lives, sales of these ...