Retailing

In apparel and footwear specialists in Argentina prices increased well above the general rate of inflation in 2021 and 2022. However, in 2023, the situation was reversed, with prices of apparel and footwear rising at a lower level than the general…

Apparel and footwear specialists maintained growth in current value terms in Brazil in 2023, as well as in outlet numbers. Value sales finally returned to the pre-pandemic level, although the same could not be said of outlet numbers. Lojas Renner…

Despite consolidation of value share among five leading players, including Multitiendas Corona SA and Zara Chile SA, apparel and footwear specialists in Chile remained dominated in outlet terms by independent players in 2023. These operators serve…

Apparel and footwear specialists experienced another successful year in 2023, with moderate current value growth as consumers resumed their pre-pandemic lifestyles. The approaches to apparel and footwear, which feature strongly in consumers’…

Apparel and footwear specialists registered the worst performance within non-grocery retailers in Mexico in 2023, with a contraction in current value terms, even though the number of outlets continued to rise. With consumers becoming more cautious,…

Rising consumer interest in receiving a more personalised service and advice is drawing consumers into apparel and footwear specialists in Peru. Consumers value the fast service offered by these retailers, especially in contrast to department stores,…

Appliances and electronics specialists in Argentina operated in a complex and difficult economic situation. This led to subsequent decreases in retail sales, and several specialists were forced to close the business or at last some outlets during the…

Appliances and electronics specialists saw current value growth in Brazil in 2023, finally recovering to the pre-pandemic level of sales. One positive factor was the higher temperatures driving sales of air treatment products. However, the channel…

As a high number of big-ticket purchases were made during the pandemic years, appliances and electronics specialists in Chile experienced a marginal drop in value sales in 2023. This scenario encouraged many leading players to aggressively adopt…

In 2023, appliances and electronics specialists in Colombia were impacted by economic uncertainty and the consequent reduced consumer demand for large appliances and electronics, such as refrigerators, smartphones, and laptops. Also, the Ministry of…

In 2023, appliances and electronics specialists in Mexico registered a positive growth rate in current value terms for a third consecutive year. Despite the end of pandemic, and with many workers still working on an hybrid basis, the demand for…

Despite the economic slowdown, appliances and electronics specialists in Peru reported steady sales growth in 2023 supported by inflationary-led price increases. The rising cost of living and recessionary conditions have weakened purchasing power.…

Convenience retailers in Argentina were affected by the annual inflation rate, which reached a triple-digit figure in 2023. Consequently, consumers experienced a significant weakening of their purchasing power. This had some benefits for convenience…

In 2023, convenience retailers in Brazil maintained retail current value growth, and also returned to growth in outlet numbers, as consumers looked to shop for essentials close to home. OXXO was one retailer which opened more stores at the end of the…

Convenience retailers in Chile continued to perform well in 2023, recording another year of double-digit value growth, primarily driven by convenience stores. The latter channel has become increasingly popular among Chileans in local neighbourhoods,…

In 2023, value growth of convenience retailers in Colombia was supported by increasingly busy lifestyles, forcing consumers to shop little and often and increasingly buy breakfast and lunch to-go. Convenience retailers have shown agility and…

Convenience retailers saw double-digit current value growth in Mexico in 2023, and was the most dynamic channel within grocery retailers. This performance was primarily driven by the strong outlet expansion seen over the course of the review period,…

Convenience retailers in Peru saw a further improvement in outlet development during 2023, with forecourt retailers and convenience stores both expanding. After the strong rebound in value growth witnessed in 2022, current value sales contracted…

Direct selling in Argentina is held to have performed positively in 2023, despite a complex and difficult economic and business context. Many direct selling companies registered strong performances in retail value sales in 2023, although there were…

The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit direct selling companies hard as they were almost entirely dependent on their sales agents or distributors to generate sales. Restrictions on movement and socialisation stopped this model in its…