Argentina

The competitive landscape of general merchandise stores in Argentina witnessed significant disruption towards the end of the review period as Falabella closed its stores and left the country. As a result, the Mexican enterprise Coppel was the only…

Gardening in Argentina saw robust triple-digit value growth in 2023, bolstered by the significant increase in interest and sales in the gardening industry following the pandemic. Following the onset of the pandemic, there was a noticeable increase in…

2023 began well for full-service restaurants in Argentina. However, as inflation accelerated around the middle of the year, consumption began to slow considerably, with only slightly positive growth recording in terms of number of transactions for…

During 2023, fragrances in Argentina recorded triple-digit retail value growth, driven by rising inflation and price increases. However, 2023 saw the end of a boom in sales for premium fragrances. During 2021 and 2022, volume sales experienced a…

A large proportion of footwear sold in Argentina is manufactured domestically using imported raw materials. This is particularly the case with sports footwear from leading international brands. For example, the Brazilian Grupo Dass manufactures…

In 2023, the sales volume of food preparation appliances once again witnessed an increase, marking the fourth consecutive year of positive performance in the product area. All categories, including blenders, food processors, juice extractors, and…

Value sales of fine wines/champagne and spirits grew by more than 100% to total ARS14 billion in 2023, with demand boosted by the growing consumer appetite for experiences and enjoyment during the post-pandemic era. Entertaining and socialising with…

The credit card business has become less lucrative for banks, primarily serving as a means to entice customers to deposit their salaries into banking institutions. The prevalent monthly inflation in Argentina has soared to alarming levels. Banks face…

Though eyewear In Argentina is expected to register significant current value growth, constant value sales are expected to fall significantly. Argentina continues to have one of the highest inflation rates in the world, though it has eased somewhat…

With consumers spending more time in front of screens, whether as a result of home working or e-learning, retail sales of eye care products continued to see healthy growth in constant value terms in 2023. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increased use…