Understand the key trends shaping demand and future opportunities...
Understand the key trends shaping demand and future opportunities across industries in Eastern Europe, with the latest regional and country-level analysis and market statistics.
Warsaw and Lódz, Poland's thriving urban hubs, benefit from strong productivity, elevated consumer spending, and extensive service industries. Moreover, Lódz displays the highest potential for future economic expansion. However, challenges for the…
The number of Poland's households will experience a slight increase over 2022-2027, with single-person households continuing to dominate. In 2022, household spending was notably affected by soaring inflation and rising interest rates, with a fifth of…
The demand of homewares were much lower in 2022 relative to pre-pandemic levels (in constant 2022 prices), largely due to inflation and the resulting negative consumer sentiments. Polish consumers looked towards renovating their homes by integrating…
Compared to pre-pandemic levels, the demand (in constant 2022 prices) for bathroom and sanitaryware declined in 2022. This can be attributed to various reasons, including rising inflation and economic downturn. As a consequence, consumers became more…
Retail sales of home furnishing were much lower in 2022 compared with pre-pandemic levels (in constant 2022 prices). This can be attributed to Poland's larger macroeconomic scenario, with high inflationary pressures negatively impacting consumers'…
Retail sales of gardening grew in 2022, but at a slower pace compared to the previous year. Polish consumers developed a liking for gardening during the pandemic, where entertainment outside of the household was limited due to home seclusion and the…
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Consumer Lifestyles offers valuable insights into key consumer attitudes and current thinking, and their impact on purchasing and consumption habits; quantifying behaviours, preferences and motivations and aligning them with broader trends.
The war in Ukraine had a negative impact, with the resultant energy crisis leading to high inflation and dampening volume sales somewhat. As a result, while overall retail registered a healthy increase in current value sales in 2022, constant value…