Argentina

All categories of health and beauty specialists in Argentina recorded triple-digit or very close to triple-digit increases in retail current value sales growth in 2023. Optical goods stores registered the fastest growth in terms of retail current…

Over half of consumers in Argentina have established recycling habits and are wary of their impact on the planet, shaping sustainable shopping decisions. With almost a third of consumers identifying as Zero Wasters, opportunities exist to utilise…

Energy drinks continues to show a steep increase in volume sales in 2023, being a relatively immature category reflected in a lower per capita consumption than is seen in other Latin American countries. Off-trade volume sales are driven by daily…

Fashion styles and workplace dress codes for men in Argentina have been becoming more casual for several years. This trend has recently been reinforced by changes brought about by COVID-19, most notably the wider adoption of remote/hybrid work…

While the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades is the main reason jeans is set to record a steep decline in retail volume terms in 2023, it also continues to be more exposed to the growing willingness of Argentinians to purchase second-hand clothes…

Retail sales of hosiery in Argentina have historically been concentrated in specialist stores. This is particularly the case with sheer hosiery items, which are mainly sold in outlets that also offer underwear, swimwear and nightwear. Similarly,…

Following impressive growth during the first half of the review period, chocolate spreads in Argentina saw retail volume sales contract in 2022. While the rate of decline has slowed, the category is poised to register another negative performance in…

While the Buy Now, Pay Later mechanism is still in its early stages in the country, new companies are emerging with innovative models, such as GOcuotas. Despite being relatively small, GOcuotas is experiencing remarkable growth, boasting an annual…

Charge cards represent a diminishing segment within the payment industry, primarily due to their inability to provide financing options. Consumers increasingly favour credit cards over charge cards when making purchases, further contributing to the…

Argentina’s Frontal Food Labelling Law was enacted in 2022, establishing that all packaged food and non-alcoholic drinks must bear an indelible warning stamp on the front of the packaging listing details of specific nutrients that exceed…