Latin America

Argentina is going through a situation that it has experienced on other occasions, with a shortage of dollars linked to the government controls as it seeks to avoid devaluing the local currency. Because people cannot buy US dollars at an official…

Following years of pandemic-related restrictions and industry uncertainties, 2023 marks the definitive resurgence of travel and tourism in Brazil. The World Health Organization has officially declared the end of the Public Health Emergency of…

The travel industry is undergoing significant changes influenced by various factors and the aftermath of the pandemic. Airlines, hotels, travel agents, and the tourism industry in Chile have all experienced shifts in trends and customer preferences.…

The year 2023 presented significant challenges for the Colombian tourism industry, driven by a combination of factors including the national economic slowdown, the removal of tax benefits such as VAT exemptions for tourism, the devaluation of the…

Travel in Ecuador is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, marked by a surge in domestic tourism. Several factors have fuelled this growth, including the desire for stress relief after extended periods of confinement during the pandemic. The…

In 2023, the global travel industry has been experiencing a resurgence as countries have adapted to the post-pandemic landscape. Despite the challenges faced in previous years, Mexico emerged as one of the few countries that remained open to tourists…

The travel market of Peru has continued to grow in 2023, but to a lesser extent than in 2022. However, it is still a long way from reaching pre-pandemic levels, especially with regard to the arrival of foreign tourists. The main factors that have…

In 2023, vacuum cleaners, as a product area, saw its third consecutive year of growth, marking a reversal from the downward trend observed in the previous decade. Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been an increased emphasis on purchasing…

Demand for vacuum cleaners continues to rise in 2023, with robotic, stick and steam vacuum cleaners particularly strong performers. Consumer indebtedness has been consistently high in recent years, creating a cautious approach towards spending,…

Overall demand for vacuum cleaners is rising in 2023 following the previous year’s substantial declines. Heightened hygiene routines and the hub as a home mean that Chileans continue to pay greater attention to the cleanliness of their homes, and are…

Vacuum cleaners in Colombia witnessed a substantial decline in sales volume compared to the preceding year, primarily attributed to the country's economic downturn. Reduced consumer incomes prompted prioritisation of essential goods over…

Vacuum cleaners has continued to see steady and stable growth in retail volume terms in 2023 despite facing challenges associated with economic uncertainty and persistent consumer perceptions. Vacuum cleaners are not widely used in Mexico and…

In 2023, the Brazilian agricultural market witnessed distinct dynamics in producing different vegetables. For onions, a sharp decline in prices was seen, due to an expanded cultivation area and high availability. Consumers benefited from more…

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 placed a huge strain on the global economy. With Russia and Ukraine being key suppliers of a wide range of goods from fuel to fertilisers and wheat this led to high rates of inflation worldwide. These…

In 2023, vending in Argentina registered exponential retail current value sales growth, although this can be explained mainly by the very high inflation rate in the country. Vending remained a small channel in the country, and insignificant compared…

Vending remained the smallest retail channel in Brazil in 2023, but continued to see solid current value growth. Most vending machines are located in semi-captive areas such as apartment buildings, offices, and university campuses, amongst others. A…

Following two consecutive years of dynamic, double-digit value growth as a result of pandemic-related restrictions easing, leading to greater mobility outside of the home, vending in Chile recorded sales declines in 2023, as consumers looked to rein…

In 2023, vending in Colombia experienced slowed growth as a result of price increases and the cost-of-living crisis. Prioritising essential products, many Colombians spent less on on-the-go snacks and drinks, slowing down the category’s performance…

In 2023, sales through vending in Mexico (in machines situated in a public environment) registered healthy growth for a third consecutive year in current value terms, confirming that the pandemic is a thing of the past. Although growth was slower…

The vending channel witnessed a better performance in 2023 as sales began to normalise in the post-pandemic era. Whilst pre-pandemic consumption levels have not yet been reached, sales are moving closer to this point. One of the limitations to growth…