Home and Garden

Homewares in Turkey in 2023 benefitted from sales of affordable and durable products. Inflationary pressures have led consumers to invest in durable goods in beverageware, for example, with such products seen as long-term, practical assets. This…

2023 presented various challenges for the global retail landscape in the UK. The lingering effects of the pandemic, combined with economic and geopolitical instabilities, created a climate of uncertainty for local consumers, resulting by an undynamic…

Cookware experienced steady if unspectacular growth in 2023 due to the increasing trend of home cooking and dining. Although this trend has slowed since the end of the pandemic it still continued to fuel demand for high-quality cookware products as…

Amidst rising prices and living costs, Swiss consumers are prioritising essentials and in-home activities, leading to a slight uptick in demand for homewares sales in 2023. Known for enjoying socialising over meals and cherishing family time, they…

In 2023, the homewares category in Sweden faced significant challenges as consumers delayed purchases due to the rising cost of living, driven by inflation, higher interest rates, and increased energy and food prices. Consequently, the category…

Homewares in Spain witnessed robust value growth during the pandemic years as lockdowns and home isolation fostered a widespread interest in home cooking. In 2023, however, without any restrictions on mobility, Spanish consumers returned to their…

Homewares saw stable growth in current value terms in 2023, buoyed by several contributing factors. Italy’s expanding middle class and increasing urbanisation have led to a growing demand for homewares as more people seek to create comfortable and…

In 2023, homewares in Germany only witnessed marginal current value sales growth. However, this was largely driven by inflation and price increases. Slowing demand was driven by high consumer price inflation and poor economic growth in the country,…

Homewares in France experienced a slowdown in current value growth amid weaker consumer demand, primarily due to the previous stockpiling of such goods during the pandemic years. This accumulation of inventory limited the sales potential in 2023, at…

Home improvement in Turkey in 2023 was supported by the ongoing focus on home renovation, which was strongly inspired by the era of the pandemic when consumers were confined to their homes for extended periods of time. For example, as seen with home…

In 2023, the UK housing market was faced with a combination of economic pressures and a desire for personalisation. Homeowners increasingly opted to upgrade their current homes rather than embark on the often-costly endeavour of relocation. A growing…

Wall covering saw significant growth in the Netherlands in 2023 in current value terms. Demand rose as many people continued to focus on making home improvements, with changing wall coverings seen to be an effective and affordable way to achieve…

Retail value sales of home improvement fell in 2023. Moreover, in Switzerland, fitted carpets have long been unpopular and considered cheap due to their association with nail strip installation. However, unlike the contraction experienced in the…

In 2023, the home improvement category in Sweden witnessed a notable decline, primarily attributed to the crash in the real estate market. With dwindling property demand and reduced construction activity amid an ailing economy, the housing sector…

Home improvement in Spain witnessed a significant slowdown in performance, with current value sales falling into decline in 2023. The slump in domestic home renovations was aligned with the contraction in real estate and construction in Spain, both…

Home improvement in Italy experienced slower growth in current value terms in 2023 compared to the previous year. This downward trend was largely influenced by Italy’s popular 'Superbonus 110%' scheme, introduced in 2020, which offers homeowners a…

In 2023, value sales of home improvement in Germany witnessed a decline, in line with the contraction in new home construction projects and persistently high lending rates along with elevated raw material costs in the building trade, driving a…

In 2023, the surge in growth of other home improvement products in France, such as ladders, step stools, workbenches, toolboxes, and tool belts, can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the high costs of professional services, exacerbated by…

Home furnishings saw robust growth in Turkey in 2023, with one successful category being that of bath textiles. This is attributed to the increased emphasis on home hygiene and health and wellbeing, which has led consumers to invest in affordable and…

For decades, barbecues have been a cornerstone of summertime in the UK, offering a convivial and flavourful way to enjoy meals outdoors. However, recent years have witnessed a significant surge in their popularity, driven by several factors. Firstly,…