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Retailers’ constant experimentation with new concepts and formats helps to lay the groundwork for the industry’s future. For this reason, Euromonitor International profiles the most innovative new concepts in retail each year. This edition explores…

Retailers’ constant experimentation with new concepts and formats helps lay the groundwork for the industry’s future. For this reason, Euromonitor profiles the most innovative concepts in retailing each year. While today some of the winning…

Following a decade of low borrowing costs, businesses and consumers now face increasing financial pressure due to a surge in interest rates in 2023. High interest rates have far-reaching consequences on economies, businesses and households, impacting…

Channel shifts and recent shock to economies globally will shape the way consumers perceive private label within drinks. Changing consumption patterns will allow retailers to adapt private label in niche categories and explore beyond the “economy”…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years, leading to new business models, commerce ecosystems and channels for reaching and engaging consumers. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition, as e-commerce became the default…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition as e-commerce became the default setting for many homebound consumers. The crisis-inspired surge in e-commerce is leading to a permanent…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition as e-commerce became the default setting for many homebound consumers. The crisis-inspired surge in e-commerce is leading to a permanent…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition as e-commerce became the default setting for many homebound consumers. The crisis-inspired surge in e-commerce is leading to a permanent…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition as e-commerce became the default setting for many homebound consumers. The crisis-inspired surge in e-commerce is leading to a permanent…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this transition as e-commerce became the default setting for many homebound consumers. The crisis-inspired surge in e-commerce is leading to a permanent…

The digital revolution has been rewiring retail for years. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic accelerated this transition as e-commerce became the default setting for many housebound consumers. The crisis-inspired surge in e-commerce is leading to a…

The retail industry globally faces significant challenges as a result of the combination of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, low oil prices and existing economic problems. This report lays out Euromonitor’s phases of retail evolution due to…

Fashion sales in Latin America have surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 2022, driven mainly by price increases due to high inflation. E-commerce grew strongly to become the second largest channel, but consumers in the region are still more inclined to…

As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, online marketplaces are well-placed to continue their run of success in the dynamic e-commerce channel. This briefing analyses two major trends (Logistics and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)) that are…

Although inflation eased slightly in 2023 in many markets, global inflation rates remained high by recent historical standards. As a result, price-conscious consumers powered private label sales to record highs in 2023, and market conditions in 2024…

The sustainability agenda has become a priority for many retailers globally, driven by consumer expectations and governmental legislation. Retailers recognise the imperative for change and are taking actions, particularly in the areas of…

Seven & I Holdings Ltd is a leading global retail company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Its diverse retail portfolio spans convenience retail, supermarkets, department stores and retail e-commerce. Its flagship brand, 7-Eleven, is the world’s…

The importance of customer loyalty has grown in a time of disruption and rising uncertainty. A central place is taken by consumer-centric strategies, retention efforts and the need to provide added value to loyalty scheme members. One-size-fits all…

Variety stores in Western Europe are seeing renewed interest from consumers, as operators expand rapidly, with a focus on low prices and broad product assortments. While store-based retailing more widely continues to struggle in the context of the…

As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…