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Gardening in Spain continued to record strong growth in 2022, in similar levels to the previous year. Part of this growth trend was fuelled by rising prices, supporting elevated current value sales as inflation levels remained high in the country.…
Gardening had already been seeing healthy current value growth rates in the previous two years as consumers were confined at home more than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gardening became a very popular pastime for consumers, who considered it a…
Throughout 2020 and most of 2021, consumers in France were confined to their homes for extended periods of time due to the pandemic. Gardening emerged as a popular activity during this period, providing a source of pleasure and a way for consumers to…
Despite the easing of restrictions in 2022, many local consumers continued to spend greater time at home with remote working remaining a relevant trend. This resulted in consumers cooking at home more frequently and hence, using the kitchen more…
Value sales of home improvement in the UK declined in 2022 due to a variety of factors, including the war in Ukraine and extreme inflation spikes. The war in Ukraine resulted in rising costs of raw materials and supplies, such as timber, steel,…