Home and Garden

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

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…

While homewares registered double-digit current value growth, constant value sales fell slightly. Double-digit inflation, caused by the energy crisis stemming from the war in Ukraine, dampened constant value sales. Supply disruptions also led to…

While home furnishing registered current value growth, constant value sales fell. Double-digit inflation, caused by the energy crisis stemming from the war in Ukraine, dampened constant value sales. In the context of high inflation, more Romanians…

While home furnishing registered current value growth, constant value sales fell. Double-digit inflation, caused by the energy crisis stemming from the war in Ukraine, dampened constant value sales. One particular factor leading to steep price rises…

Romania’s home and garden market saw double-digit current value growth in 2022 compared to the previous year, although this was largely driven by the country’s double-digit inflation rate. This was caused by the energy crisis, stemming from the war…

Gardening saw accelerated value growth in 2022 over the previous year as it continued to grow in popularity as a hobby in Romania. During the pandemic, Romanians, isolated at home, sought a greater connection with nature. In 2022, this resulted in an…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This briefing examines how the furniture industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of furniture output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability…

This briefing examines how the wood commodity is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of wood supply and consumption. The report also provides data and analysis for wood prices, imports, exports and top consuming industries as…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…