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...
The use of debit cards continues to grow strongly in Colombia, supported by increased online purchases and cautious consumer behaviour. While credit card issuance remains stagnant, pre-paid cards, particularly closed loop transportation cards, are…
2023 has witnessed another marginal rebound in personal cash usage in Chile, despite a further decline in the overall value of this payment type. Cash usage tends to be higher among individuals over 60 years of age, those from lower socio-economic…
In 2023, Brazil's finance industry is undergoing rapid transformations driven by an expanding banked population, digitalisation, and advancements in open finance. Concurrently, consumers are increasingly turning to credit in the face of adverse…
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…
Mexico continued to see elevated inflation inn 2023, albeit the country still recorded steady GDP growth. Projections for 2024 suggest lower inflation of around 4%, with GDP growth of between 2-3%. With slower economic growth predicted for 2024, this…
Eyewear in Brazil has navigated a complex socioeconomic landscape in 2023 and 2024, marked by both local and global challenges. Post-pandemic recovery saw Brazil grappling with high inflation rates up until 2022, which significantly eroded consumers’…
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…
Eye care is another winning category in consumer health in Peru in 2023, with a growing number of people seeking products which will soothe their eyes after spending long hours working and/or studying, in addition to spending long periods of time on…
In 2022, demand for eye care rebounded leading to a recovery for retail volume sales to pre-pandemic levels. However, 2023 is showing a more subdued trend. This can be attributed to the inflationary pressures experienced by Mexicans, which are…
The occurrence of dry eye in Colombia is on the rise, with an estimated 35% to 40% of the population experiencing this condition, although official statistics are unavailable. The emergence of new habits during the pandemic and post-pandemic period,…