Latin America

Direct selling in Chile remained an important channel in 2023 for local consumers looking to access affordable products, specially for those interested in beauty and personal care. The latter continued to drive value sales in 2023, holding 72% share…

Direct selling maintained current value growth in Brazil in 2023, continuing the trend seen throughout the review period. The ongoing growth of direct selling has been supported by a number of factors in Brazil, particularly following the emergence…

The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit direct selling companies hard as they were almost entirely dependent on their sales agents or distributors to generate sales. Restrictions on movement and socialisation stopped this model in its…

Direct selling in Argentina is held to have performed positively in 2023, despite a complex and difficult economic and business context. Many direct selling companies registered strong performances in retail value sales in 2023, although there were…

Technological advances are creating unprecedented change across consumer-facing industries. The Digital Consumer Survey, fielded in March and April, offers insight into the pace and depth of this evolution, tracking consumer behaviour, attitudes,…

Convenience retailers in Peru saw a further improvement in outlet development during 2023, with forecourt retailers and convenience stores both expanding. After the strong rebound in value growth witnessed in 2022, current value sales contracted…

Convenience retailers saw double-digit current value growth in Mexico in 2023, and was the most dynamic channel within grocery retailers. This performance was primarily driven by the strong outlet expansion seen over the course of the review period,…

In 2023, value growth of convenience retailers in Colombia was supported by increasingly busy lifestyles, forcing consumers to shop little and often and increasingly buy breakfast and lunch to-go. Convenience retailers have shown agility and…

Convenience retailers in Chile continued to perform well in 2023, recording another year of double-digit value growth, primarily driven by convenience stores. The latter channel has become increasingly popular among Chileans in local neighbourhoods,…

In 2023, convenience retailers in Brazil maintained retail current value growth, and also returned to growth in outlet numbers, as consumers looked to shop for essentials close to home. OXXO was one retailer which opened more stores at the end of the…

Convenience retailers in Argentina were affected by the annual inflation rate, which reached a triple-digit figure in 2023. Consequently, consumers experienced a significant weakening of their purchasing power. This had some benefits for convenience…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…

Euromonitor International’s Commerce 2040 series outlines a vision for how consumers might shop in two decades. This report focuses on how the competing forces that are reshaping retail will impact the future of the store. In particular, the shift…

Despite the economic slowdown, appliances and electronics specialists in Peru reported steady sales growth in 2023 supported by inflationary-led price increases. The rising cost of living and recessionary conditions have weakened purchasing power.…

In 2023, appliances and electronics specialists in Mexico registered a positive growth rate in current value terms for a third consecutive year. Despite the end of pandemic, and with many workers still working on an hybrid basis, the demand for…

In 2023, appliances and electronics specialists in Colombia were impacted by economic uncertainty and the consequent reduced consumer demand for large appliances and electronics, such as refrigerators, smartphones, and laptops. Also, the Ministry of…

As a high number of big-ticket purchases were made during the pandemic years, appliances and electronics specialists in Chile experienced a marginal drop in value sales in 2023. This scenario encouraged many leading players to aggressively adopt…

Appliances and electronics specialists saw current value growth in Brazil in 2023, finally recovering to the pre-pandemic level of sales. One positive factor was the higher temperatures driving sales of air treatment products. However, the channel…

Appliances and electronics specialists in Argentina operated in a complex and difficult economic situation. This led to subsequent decreases in retail sales, and several specialists were forced to close the business or at last some outlets during the…

Rising consumer interest in receiving a more personalised service and advice is drawing consumers into apparel and footwear specialists in Peru. Consumers value the fast service offered by these retailers, especially in contrast to department stores,…