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...
Total current value sales growth for apparel and footwear in Argentina in 2023 is set to surpass that recorded in 2022. However, this is solely because the country’s entrenched problems with high inflation have recently been greatly exacerbated by…
In 2023, apparel and footwear in Brazil navigated a complex landscape, shaped by the aftermath of the global COVID-19 pandemic. As the first official year post-pandemic, the nation saw a resurgence in socialisation and a desire for a return to…
Both retail value and volume growth of apparel and footwear in Chile continues to notably slow following 2021’s highs. During that year, strong growth was observed across most categories, supported by government aid, pension fund withdrawals, and the…
The fashion industry in Colombia represents 9.4% of the total industrial GDP and employs around 600,000 people. The industry continues to grow post-pandemic, recovering from supply problems, regaining consumers as trend followers resume activities.…
In 2023, categories within apparel and footwear in Mexico are set to experience diverse trajectories in terms of current value growth. While the overall trend is expected to be positive, apparel accessories is anticipated to continue to see a…
In apparel and footwear specialists in Argentina prices increased well above the general rate of inflation in 2021 and 2022. However, in 2023, the situation was reversed, with prices of apparel and footwear rising at a lower level than the general…
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…
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 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’…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…