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...
Away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Guatemala registered healthy constant value growth in 2023, in spite of continuing rising prices. Value sales mainly consisted of away-from-home tissue, with value sales for AFH adult incontinence being minimal.…
In 2023, away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Ecuador recorded positive double-digit value growth. The start of 2022 was marked by a spike in COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, with fears surrounding the virus impacting away-from-home leisure…
In 2023, away-from-home tissue and hygiene saw double-digit value sales growth in the Dominican Republic. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the temporary closure of businesses, significantly impacting tourism and hospitality, which are essential…
In 2023, the resurgence of tourism in Costa Rica drove notable growth in the away-from-home (AFH) retail tissue sector. From January to June 2023, Costa Rica witnessed a remarkable surge in tourist arrivals, registering a substantial 21% increase…
In 2023 in Colombia, AFH (away-from-home) tissue continued to record positive growth rates, with volume exceeding rates recorded in 2019. This performance was supported by the total return to normality after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. This…
In 2023, away-from-home tissue and hygiene in Chile recorded a loss of momentum compared to the significant results of 2022, with single-digit value growth. 2022’s double-digit growth was due to the low comparable base, considering that 2021 was…
Away-from-home (AFH) tissue and hygiene endured significant sales fluctuations in recent years, mirroring the economic and social challenges facing the nation. The onset of the pandemic dealt a severe blow to the category as businesses shuttered and…
Throughout 2023, away-from-home tissue and hygiene sustained its upward trajectory in Bolivia, benefiting from the complete normalisation of activities and the absence of pandemic-related restrictions. This conducive environment facilitated…
The year 2023 witnessed a notable expansion in the market for away-from-home tissue and hygiene products in Argentina, driven by heightened touristic and gastronomic activities. With more people spending time outdoors and an uptick in inbound tourism…
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,…
Apparel and footwear specialists registered the worst performance within non-grocery retailers in Mexico in 2023, with a contraction in current value terms, even though the number of outlets continued to rise. With consumers becoming more cautious,…
Apparel and footwear specialists experienced another successful year in 2023, with moderate current value growth as consumers resumed their pre-pandemic lifestyles. The approaches to apparel and footwear, which feature strongly in consumers’…
Despite consolidation of value share among five leading players, including Multitiendas Corona SA and Zara Chile SA, apparel and footwear specialists in Chile remained dominated in outlet terms by independent players in 2023. These operators serve…
Apparel and footwear specialists maintained growth in current value terms in Brazil in 2023, as well as in outlet numbers. Value sales finally returned to the pre-pandemic level, although the same could not be said of outlet numbers. Lojas Renner…