Retailing

Leading chains of hypermarkets in Argentina like Carrefour and Jumbo are reducing their in-store selling spaces, in order to enhance their e-commerce operations and transform them into real and proper omnichannel outlets. Such spaces are dedicated to…

Just like grocery retailers as a whole, hypermarkets saw strong growth in value sales in 2023, although this was almost entirely price driven as inflation remained at unusually high levels for a second consecutive year. Demand itself only showed…

After discounters, hypermarkets were the best performing grocery channel in Bulgaria in 2023 in terms of value growth. With inflation still high, hypermarkets registered a small increase in constant value sales. Recent opening of new outlets also…

In 2023, the hypermarkets channel in Canada faced increased competition from online platforms, discounters, and convenience stores, which are offering more convenience, value, and variety to consumers. Online platforms, such as Amazon, Shopify, and…

Hypermarkets was one of the retail channels hit hardest by the pandemic as demand for large-format modern grocery retailers plummeted. Quarantine lockdowns and restrictions on movement, combined with widespread fears of contagion, discouraged…

Hypermarkets in Morocco have continued their evolution into comprehensive one-stop shopping destinations, building on the momentum from the previous year's developments and leveraging innovative strategies to cater to evolving consumer needs.

Following the takeover by Retail Supermarkets Nigeria in 2021, Shoprite embarked on a significant expansion drive, signalling robust growth for hypermarkets in Nigeria in 2023. The opening of new outlets, such as the flagship store in Port-Harcourt,…

The number of hypermarkets operating in South Africa continued to decline in 2023. The trend emerged just prior to the pandemic due to cautious investments in the wake of economic uncertainty in the country. This scenario was exacerbated by lockdown…

High inflation and the deteriorating economic situation in the Czech Republic led to weaker volume sales for hypermarkets in 2023. Shoppers were keen to reduce costs and cut back on the number of products they buy, leading to a decrease in volume…

Hypermarkets in the Philippines recorded positive growth in in current value terms in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than the previous year. Sales were boosted an increase in mobility, which was evidenced by higher foot traffic in mall-based and…

Retail e-commerce In Argentina was the most dynamic channel in retailing. However, higher, exponential retail current value growth in 2023, compared with 2021 and 2022, was mainly due to very high inflation, which reached a triple-digit rate. While…

After a slow year, retail e-commerce saw significant growth in value sales again in 2023, although this was entirely price driven as inflation remained at unusually high levels for a second consecutive year. Although disposable income slowly…

High inflation impacted retail e-commerce in Bulgaria in 2023. As such, though retail e-commerce registered high current value growth, constant value sales fell. Consumers cut back on spending on less essential items and this impacted e-commerce.…

The growth of retail e-commerce slowed down in Canada in 2023. However, the channel saw sales continue to rise in both current and constant value terms, with retail e-commerce having become a regular feature in the shopping patterns of a broad range…

Celebrating its first year in the Malaysian market, TikTok Shop has become the fastest-growing emerging e-commerce player in Southeast Asia, operating as an online marketplace within the TikTok video-sharing platform. The player attributes its…

Retail e-commerce in Morocco witnessed an accelerated expansion throughout the review period and in 2023, propelled by several factors contributing to its robust growth trajectory. The channel experienced a notable surge in online transactions,…

In 2023, retail e-commerce in Nigeria experienced significant growth and transformation, driven by various developments and trends that shaped the landscape of online shopping in the country. Online shopping witnessed a surge in popularity among…

In 2023, sales via e-commerce in South Africa continued to benefit from a steady decline in the price of connectivity, which allowed a higher number of consumers to access the service at affordable prices. For instance, the price of 1G broadband has…

After dynamic sales during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, e-commerce retail sales slowed in 2023. This is not only attributed to the natural slowdown in growth after several successful years, but also the weaker economy. Czech households made…

While 2023 saw higher foot traffic in shopping malls and other physical retail locations. e-commerce continued see significant expansion in current value terms. Online marketplaces, such as Lazada, Shopee, and Zalora were instrumental to driving up…