France

Dishwashers saw volume sales fall in 2023 due to lower levels of dynamism in the real estate market, as these are products that usually get bought when consumers are acquiring a new home. Another factor that has adversely affected volume sales is the…

Against a challenging economic background discounters is proving to be a resilient format in retail in France in 2023, as one of the most dynamic distribution channels. Discounters has the advantage of affordability and high appeal to…

Direct selling was unexpectedly successful in France around the time of pandemic. Initially facing a downturn in early 2020, it rebounded in 2021. Though the overall category has slumped again in 2023, continuing 2022’s downward trend, this fall was…

Retail value sales of digestive remedies are recording subdued but positive growth in 2023, driven by heightened health awareness among the local population, including a greater focus on digestive health. French consumers are becoming increasingly…

The pandemic led to shifts in French consumer behaviour, including an increasing understanding of the importance of consistency to achieve overall wellbeing. Heightened health awareness around sickness prevention, and overall health and immunity have…