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, small local grocers in Colombia continued to lose ground as they have become less attractive as a format for price-sensitive consumers. 2023 has been an economically challenging year and, according to DANE figures, retail sales declined by…
Despite increasing competition from smaller supermarkets and convenience stores, small local grocers in Chile remained an important grocery retail channel in 2023, with value sales continuing to rise. The popularity of this channel is supported by…
Small local grocers and food/drink/tobacco specialists maintained current value growth in Brazil in 2023 and remained fairly stable in terms of outlet numbers. In food/drink/tobacco specialists, the Cacau Show, Kopenhagen, and Chocolates Brasil Cacau…
Small local grocers in Argentina continued to cede some ground to or lose competitiveness with regard to modern grocery retailers like supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores and discounters during 2023. In a context of very high inflation,…
Home cooking remains popular in Mexico, despite the return to normalcy post-pandemic. The trend was reinforced during the height of the pandemic and in 2022 when remote working and home schooling remained prevalent but has persisted throughout 2023,…
Following a surge during the pandemic, small cooking appliances has evidenced a moderate volume decrease in 2023, chiefly influenced by a significant decline in light fryers. While this downturn suggests a stabilisation post the pandemic-induced…
After experiencing a strong decline in 2022, as a result of the waning impact of government subsidies to support the local economy during the pandemic, which helped drive up sales of small cooking appliances the previous year, category demand in…
Demand for small cooking appliances in Brazil continues to notably rise in 2023, with light fryers, rice cookers, hard pod coffee machines and espresso coffee machines particularly strong growth drivers. Among soft growth drivers, the demand relates…
As of 2023, the average unit prices of small cooking appliances have remained relatively low. Despite seeing price increases in line with inflation, these appliances have experienced slower price climbs compared to other goods or services. On…
Sleep aids is a winner in consumer health in 2023, thanks to growing consumer awareness around such products and their benefits. This also stems from the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, which triggered both health and wellness trends and instances of…
In 2022, sleep aids experienced double-digit value growth, and this trend is continuing into 2023, with even more impressive retail volume growth as well. The catalyst for this growth is undoubtedly the lingering effects of the pandemic, which…
Sleep disorders have increased in Colombia since the pandemic due to the increased incidence of mental health issues and anxiety, whether diagnosed or not. The country still faces barriers to timely attention and diagnosis of psychological and…
Demand for sleep aids is growing in 2023 to remain significantly above pre-pandemic levels. Although value growth can also be considered healthy, it falls short when compared to the remarkable figures observed in 2021, when the category experienced…
Sleep aids is set to maintain dynamic retail volume growth and even stronger current value growth in Brazil in 2023. For many people, especially those in busy cities, getting a full eight hours sleep each night can feel like a luxury. The fast pace…
During 2023, sleep aids continued to benefit from the post- pandemic landscape of ongoing global economic instability, compounded by rampant inflation, which placed pressure on both middle- and low-income groups. As a result, consumers were forced to…
2023 was another year of positive volume growth for skin care as the category continues to benefit from the increasing numbers of local consumers performing their beauty routines at home, rather than relying on the services of professional…
Skin care was a winning category in Peru in 2023, seeing robust value growth and healthy volume growth. This positive trend is supported by the overall health and wellbeing trends which are influencing various beauty and personal care categories, and…
Skin care continued to see dynamic growth in current value terms in 2022, continuing on from the strong performance seen in 2021. Sales of skin care were strongly favoured by growing trends towards self-care and wellness, paired with an increased…
Demand for skin care products continued to rise in Guatemala in 2023, despite the price hikes seen for the second consecutive year. Overall category growth was solid in both volume and current value terms. Guatemalans, especially in the middle- and…
Facial care continued to generate positive volume growth in 2023, even as overall volume growth in skin care fell into negative territory. In recent years, facial care has benefited substantially from a range of factors that have continued to drive…