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Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, specialist knowledge and a comprehensive breakdown of key market data. Our research identifies key strategic themes relevant across the region, while also providing a more granular unders...
A decline in retail volume sales was noted in 2023, reflecting the consumer shift in household spending priorities. Following COVID-19, many consumers shifted from spending on goods to services and experiences, including travelling and consumer…
Retail volume sales of microwaves fell in 2023. Sales volumes have retreated to more normalised levels following the highs induced by the COVID-19 crisis, which brought an increased focus on the domestic environment and a shift towards cooking at…
Retail volume growth for microwaves was positive in 2023, despite wider volume decreases for major appliances. Much of this growth was due to microwaves' positioning of being cost and energy-efficient, in addition to being convenient, multifunctional…
Consistent with observations across consumer appliances, sales volumes for large cooking appliances fell in 2023 as they normalised in the wake of a boost in demand during the COVID-19 crisis. The pandemic led to a spike in sales in 2020 and 2021,…
A rise in retail price levels continued into 2023, with rising costs of raw material sourcing, logistical challenges, and rising labour costs leading to spikes in retail price points. In addition, retailers were overstocked in a post-COVID-19…