Convenience retailers in Australia registered steady value growth in 2025, with total sales rising 3% to AUD14,177 million. This result is particularly notable given the broader backdrop of rising living costs and weak consumer confidence. In the face of persistent inflation, convenience retailers sustained momentum by capitalising on impulse purchases and investing in technology-led operational upgrades.

Convenience retailers in India achieved moderate but resilient growth in 2025, with current value sales rising to INR48.86 billion, up 7% from the previous year. This growth is driven by the return of routine commuting and increased urban mobility, which supports demand for on-the-go snacks, beverages, and ready-to-eat foods. The expansion of proximity formats in metropolitan areas and the integration of foodservice elements, such as fresh bakery and hot beverages, further elevate the consumer o

Convenience retailers in Saudi Arabia recorded strong growth in 2025, with current value sales reaching SAR6.3 billion, representing annual growth of 7%. This performance exceeded the broader economic backdrop, which saw real GDP growth of 4% and inflation contained at 2%, highlighting the resilience of convenience retail amid stable macroeconomic conditions. Growth was supported by increased mobility, longer working hours, and the transformation of fuel stations into modern retail destinations.

In 2025, convenience retailers in Slovakia delivered a modest performance, with value sales rising to EUR 1.69 billion, reflecting a 2% increase over the previous year. This growth was primarily underpinned by unit price increases rather than expansion in transaction volumes, as most convenience retailers struggled to compete with the lower prices offered by international discounters and hypermarkets. The inability to match these larger players on price led convenience retailers to rely on thei

Convenience retailers in South Korea experienced a slight decline in both sales and store numbers in 2025, marking a significant departure from previous years of growth. The total value for convenience retailers decreased from KRW32,610 billion in 2024 to KRW32,306 billion in 2025, representing a decline of 1% in current terms. This downturn was driven by excessive competition in store openings, leading to market saturation and deteriorating store profitability, with the industry shifting its fo

Convenience retailers in Italy demonstrated 2% current value growth in 2025, with sales rising to EUR17.9 billion. This performance was shaped by an ongoing shift in Italian consumer behaviour towards on-the-go lifestyles and a preference for convenience, digitalisation, and proximity-based shopping. The trend towards neighbourhood and proximity convenience stores was reinforced by consumers seeking ease in daily shopping, flexible hours, and speed. This drove continued growth in value despite a

Convenience retailers recorded current value growth of 3% in 2025, with retail sales reaching EUR14.5 billion. This increase, though positive, marks a slowdown from previous years and is set against a backdrop of a challenging macroeconomic environment, with Germany’s GDP growth remaining subdued at 0.2% and inflation at 2%. The performance of convenience retailers is fundamentally undermined by a strong reliance on tobacco sales, with the ongoing decline in cigarette consumption and reduced smo

In 2025, convenience retailers in the Czech Republic experienced a notable revival in consumer demand, as consumers became increasingly willing to spend following a period where wage growth outpaced inflation. The overall value for convenience retailers reached CZK68.9 billion in 2025, up 3% from the previous year, indicating a robust rebound compared with the moderate pace seen earlier in the decade. This growth was underpinned by rising consumer confidence, reflected in the consumer confidence

Convenience retailers in 2025 demonstrated steady growth despite broader challenges in consumption and macroeconomic conditions. Total value sales reached THB588,524 million in 2025, up 5% over the previous year, although the pace of expansion moderated compared with the double-digit increases seen in 2023. Outlet expansion has slowed in convenience stores, partly due to higher operating costs, inflationary pressures on consumers, and reduced tourist inflows that boost convenience-store expendit

In 2025, convenience retailers in Vietnam demonstrated robust value growth, reaching VND11.1 trillion, up 5% from the previous year. This performance stands out not only in the local context but also in the broader Asia-Pacific landscape, driven by aggressive store expansion by international brands such as GS25 and 7-Eleven. The overall economic environment supports this growth, with Vietnam’s real GDP expanding by 7% and inflation remaining moderate at 3%. Consumer expenditure as a percentage o

Convenience retailers in Turkey achieved significant value growth in 2025, with current value sales rising 51% to TRY181.0 billion. This robust expansion outpaced both regional and global trends and was primarily driven by the rapid expansion of small-format concepts such as Bonveno, which was launched by Metro Türkiye. The compact footprint of these stores enables faster site acquisition, allowing convenience retailers to penetrate residential areas and attract shoppers who previously relied on

Convenience retailers in South Africa achieved solid current value growth in 2025, reaching ZAR 42.45 billion, up 4% from the previous year. This performance was driven by the expansion of outlets, especially through franchise models, and by strategic partnerships with third-party delivery providers to meet shifting consumer demand for convenience and extended hours. Despite a modest GDP growth rate of 1% and inflation slowing to 3%, consumer expenditure as a percentage of GDP rose to 65%, indic

Malaysia experienced robust current value growth in convenience retailers in 2025, with total sales rising 12% to MYR21,864 million. Channel growth is well ahead of the regional and global averages seen in grocery retail, with the aggressive expansion of convenience stores boosting value sales to MYR18,965 million in 2025. Store openings by leading brand 99 Speedmart, and the introduction of new formats like Pasar Ekonomi Econsave resonated strongly with Malaysia’s growing cohort of cost-consci

Convenience retailers in Spain registered further retail current value growth in 2025, with sales rising by 3% to reach EUR5,072 million. This outpaced the overall growth in retail in Spain, albeit slightly, as household consumption declined, underlining the resilience of convenience-focused formats. The Spanish retail association’s consumer behaviour survey found that shoppers increased their frequency of grocery trips and concentrated their visits in proximity-based formats, highlighting a shi

Convenience retailers in France delivered robust growth in 2025, outperforming both the broader retail and grocery landscapes with a 4% increase in current value terms, up from 3% in 2024. This result was especially notable given the context of very low inflation and muted real GDP growth. The performance was underpinned by the continued appeal of small-format stores in both urban and rural locations, which responded to French consumers’ preference for city centre and village-based shopping. The

Convenience retailers in China experienced only slight current value growth in 2025, with the overall result masking divergent trends between convenience stores and forecourt retailers. Overall value for the channel rose modestly to CNY306.8 billion, up 1% in current terms compared to the previous year. This followed a significant deceleration from double-digit growth rates seen in 2022 and 2023. The slowdown occurred against a macroeconomic backdrop where real GDP growth moderated to 5% and inf

Convenience retailers in Brazil achieved moderate current value growth in 2025, reaching BRL11.8 billion, building on a robust expansion seen in 2024. The main driver for this growth is the continued proliferation of convenience stores, particularly in metropolitan areas, with chains such as Oxxo and Minuto Pão de Açúcar accelerating their footprint. Consumer demand is increasingly shaped by the need for nearby, accessible solutions as routines become more hectic, reinforcing the appeal of these

In 2025, convenience retailers in Mexico registered positive current value growth, reaching MXN310 billion, although the rate of increase slowed compared to previous years. The moderation in growth reflected broader economic uncertainty, with real GDP growth decelerating to 0.6% and inflation remaining elevated at 4%, factors that constrained household purchasing power and dampened overall consumption in the early part of the year. Despite these headwinds, leading players such as Circle K and OX

Convenience retailers in the Philippines delivered strong growth in 2025, building on momentum from previous years. Total value sales reached PHP127.6 billion, up 8% from the previous year, demonstrating one of the fastest growth rates among retail channels in the country. This performance stands out against a backdrop of continued economic stabilisation, with real GDP growth at 5% and inflation moderating to 2%, both of which supported an increase in disposable incomes and consumer spending. Co

Convenience retailers in the US saw flat growth in 2025, highlighting another subdued performance compared to the dynamism seen in the first two years of the review period. The broader regional context saw some growth in North America, but in the US, convenience retailers saw only a slight increase to USD177.5 billion. While forecourt retailers managed to post positive value growth of 1% to USD146.2 billion, this was not enough to counterbalance the ongoing decline in convenience stores, which

The expansion of convenience retailers in Morocco continued in 2024, supported by increasing urbanisation and evolving consumer routines. With more consumers living in densely populated areas and leading faster-paced lives, demand for proximity retail formats offering swift and practical shopping experiences has risen. In response, several retailers have opened new stores strategically located near residential areas, offering quick access to daily necessities. At the same time, appetite for larg

Convenience stores tend to be a bit more expensive than regular grocery stores and have a more limited selection and variety of products. Despite this, convenience stores enjoy a high level of popularity among Swiss consumers due to their generally longer opening hours (often open 24/7 or at least until midnight or 01.00hrs). Most outlets are also located in convenient locations, either in high traffic areas or remote locations with few to no other grocery retailers. Convenience stores tend to b

The performance of convenience retailers in Nigeria in 2024 was significantly affected by inflationary pressure, which drove up operating costs and limited investment in the channel. As a result, the number of outlets declined, and retail value sales remained under pressure in constant terms. Convenience stores also faced growing competition from discounters, which continued to attract price-sensitive consumers with more affordable offers. Additionally, the widespread presence of traditional ret

Convenience retailers in the United Arab Emirates continued to record steady value growth in 2024, driven by favourable socioeconomic conditions, including a consistent rise in population and expansion of neighbourhoods, steady economic growth and a rise in urbanisation.