Market research on the retailing industry. Our reports feature a ...
Market research on the retailing industry. Our reports feature a wealth of standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and brand share data, distribution and industry trends.
Robust growth momentum was seen for discounters in China in 2023, with increases in both current value terms and in outlet numbers. This was driven by increasing economic uncertainty in the country, which led more Chinese consumers to seek products…
Discounters in Australia continued to perform well in 2023, as inflation in the country reached as high as 7-8% for groceries and the lack of wage increases left local consumers struggling to pay for essentials. This scenario encouraged an increasing…
Several years of current value decline were seen in direct selling in China during the pandemic, as the direct selling business model relies heavily on hosting meetings or gatherings to introduce products and recruit new sales personnel, which was…
Compared to the double-digit growth experienced the previous year, direct selling in Australia recorded a more subdued performance in 2023, facing greater competition from e-commerce, with local consumers continuing to be attracted to the many…
Even after seeing strong performances throughout the pandemic years, convenience retailers maintained its growth momentum in current value terms in China in 2023, with growth in outlet numbers also continuing. Even as the pandemic eased, consumers…
In early May 2023, the local operator of 7-Eleven (7-Eleven Stores Pty Ltd), the leading brand of convenience retailers in Australia, released a statement saying that the chain will be up for sale, including over 700 outlets across the country. The…
In 2023, sales of consumer appliances and consumer electronics saw solid growth in China, thanks to the end of the pandemic, and the “Old for new”, and “Subsidies for green and energy-saving household appliances” policies. However, despite this, and…
In 2023, appliances and electronics specialists in Australia continued to record a positive performance, with offline shopping making a complete recovery from the pandemic's impact. The renewed focus for many players in the channel was on creating…
After a year of significant decline in 2022 due to pandemic restrictions, in 2023 apparel and footwear specialists continued to see a slight fall in current value sales in China, despite the lifting of restrictions. With the end of the pandemic,…
Following two consecutive years of double-digit value growth, apparel and footwear specialists in Australia had to navigate a complex landscape in 2023. The year was marked by a series of challenges, most notably the cost-of-living crisis stemming…