Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and ...
Read our latest reports on Latin America here, with analyses and market statistics that explore the evolving consumer preferences, market environment and inherent growth potential in individual countries, or briefings that assess key strategic themes...
In 2023, rising inflation, combined with political uncertainty and economic recession has curbed retail e-commerce sales in Peru to some extent. However, this channel is still in developing in Peru, with retail e-commerce accounting for only…
In 2023, retail e-commerce in Colombia recorded further strong despite the government eliminating the VAT-free day. Growth was, however, slower in the year due to a retailer-driven shift to physical stores. This shift was supported by sale events,…
Hypermarkets in Peru faced a more upbeat scenario in 2023, driven by constant promotions and stronger demand for private label. As recession swept across Peru, more consumers switched to making monthly bigger purchases to save money in the long term.…
Discounters in Colombia recorded further growth in 2023, with the main players focusing on a providing a positive customer experience. Currently 32 hypermarkets have been converted into Éxito Wow, which represents 35.4% of the brand’s sales. This…
Home products specialists in Peru reported moderate value growth in 2023. Although consumers are still interested in improving their homes and are buying home-related products, high inflation has pushed up unit prices and shoppers are having to…
In 2023, sales of home products specialists in Colombia were impacted by declines experienced by leading home improvement and gardening brands, including Homecenter and Easy, as consumers with limited budgets due to the economic environment…
Health and beauty specialists have witnessed strong growth in Peru, despite the economic crisis unfolding during 2023, led by a solid performance from optical and health and personal care stores. Optical goods stores are seeing a recovery after the…
Health and beauty specialists recorded another year of strong current value growth in 2023 due to the lack of pandemic-related restrictions and social distancing, and the return to work and social events. The cosmetic and health industry in the…
The general merchandise stores channel in Peru includes department stores and variety stores, as both are characterised by selling a wide range of non-food products and to which consumers turn to buy various items in the same place, and to look for…
In 2023, sales of general merchandise stores in Colombia recorded retail value and volume growth, with discount variety stores seeing the best performance in the year due to the tough economic environment and inflationary pressure. Dollarcity, a…