Beauty and Personal Care

Baby and shower saw modest current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023. Competition is traditionally intense amongst grocery retailers and drugstores, and consumers are strongly driven by promo deals and lower price points. The impact of…

Competition is intense among grocery retailers and drugstores in Slovakia. However, with an increasing number of discounters being established in the country these players are increasing value share. Lidl reached a total of 153 stores in 2023, which…

In 2023, bath and shower in Portugal registered positive retail volume growth, with a solid performance from body wash/shower gel, considered a basic staple by many Portuguese consumers. However, retail volume growth was encouraged by consumers…

Bath and shower in Norway experienced a decline in 2023, a natural correction following the surge witnessed during the pandemic. Heightened hygiene awareness during that time led to increased demand for products like liquid soap, bar soap, and hand…

High inflation and declining purchasing power significantly influenced consumer purchasing decisions when it came to bath and shower products in 2023. The discounted pricing strategies of retailers such as Lidl and Aldi proved successful with these…

Overall volume and current value growth rates for bath and shower in Algeria in 2023 were slightly weaker than those recorded in 2022. This was partly due to increasing maturity, though the slowdown also reflected heightened budget-consciousness…

Baby and child-specific products turned in a positive performance in Vietnam in 2023, despite potentially challenging demographic trends. The country’s birth rate has been falling in recent years, with the Department of Population reporting an…

Baby and child-specific products in the Philippines saw a stagnant performance in current value terms in 2023. One factor which had an impact on sales was a decline in the birth rate, thanks to greater female empowerment and easier access to family…

Baby and child-specific products in the Netherlands was affected by the slowdown in the birth rate after a pandemic-induced peak and spikes in average unit prices. These were the main reasons for the declines in retail volume sales of baby and…

Baby and child-specific products saw current value growth in the Czech Republic in 2023. Parents have become more concerned about the health and hygiene of their newborns, which has gradually led to an increase in demand for baby and child-specific…