Greece

In 2023, open-loop pre-paid cards have seen a mild increase in the number of cards, transaction volume, and transaction value. This uptick is part of the general momentum in card transactions driven by the proliferation of digital wallets,…

Premium skin care performed very strongly in Greece in 2023 in current value terms, with premium dermocosmetic brands sold in pharmacies spearheading growth and registering significantly better performance compared to their mass counterparts. While…

The fast pace of modern life in Greece is forcing consumers to look for quick and easy meal solutions. As a result, the demand for frozen fries is on the increase, driving sales of frozen processed potatoes. Frozen fries are a quick cooking option…

In 2023, retail volume sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat remained in decline due to inflationary pressures. Since 2022, increases in the cost of raw materials, shipping costs, labour wages and energy have led to substantial…

The government scheme, Recycle, Replace Appliances, was launched in Greece in 2022, offering up to EUR500 subsidies for replacing old refrigeration appliances by upgrading to more energy-efficient models. This scheme has contributed to huge growth in…