Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
While modern grocery outlets such as supermarkets and convenience stores, recorded stronger current value growth than small local grocers in the Philippines in 2023, the accessibility and traditional appeal of sari-sari stores meant that they…
Small local grocers have been finding it increasingly difficult to compete with other retail channels. In 2023 the rapid growth of convenience stores and the persistent rise in e-commerce purchases continued to take their toll on traditional grocery…
Supermarkets saw moderate growth in current value terms in China in 2023. Consumer confidence is yet to pick up significantly in China, as economic uncertainty lingers in the country. Many supermarkets are also struggling with quality control,…
Supermarkets saw a slight current value decline in Hong Kong in 2023, returning almost to the pre-pandemic level of sales. The average selling price of goods in three of the major supermarkets, Wellcome, ParknShop, and U select, increased by 2%…
Even after already rebounding to the pre-pandemic level of value sales as early as 2021, supermarkets saw double-digit current value growth in India in 2022, and this trend continued in 2023. Outlet numbers also maintained their growth trend.…