Home and Garden

Despite a marginal decline for home furnishings in Australia in 2023, value sales remained above pre-pandemic levels. The Australian housing landscape, particularly in urban areas, is witnessing a rise in compact apartments and houses. This trend,…

In 2023, the home and garden market in Sweden experienced a decline due to a decrease in consumer confidence. This, coupled with rising inflation and interest rates, contributed to a negative economic outlook. This downturn led to a reduction in the…

In 2023, value sales of home and garden in Australia experienced a marginal decline following an increase the previous year. This was due to several factors, including the higher cost of living. As inflation swept Australia in 2023, it led to a rise…

In 2023, the gardening category in Sweden experienced declining growth across categories such as fertilisers, gardening equipment, and watering products. This downturn was primarily driven by consumers postponing purchases due to the rising cost of…

In 2023, value sales of indoor plants in Australia recorded a further increase, driven in part by the rising influence of biophilic designs. Biophilia, which translates to “love of nature”, involves the integration of natural elements within indoor…

The homewares market in Thailand continued to see positive growth in current value terms in 2023, with cookware and kitchen utensils leading the way. Traditional Thai cookware such as bamboo cookware, saw a particular increase in demand, indicating a…

Homewares in Spain witnessed robust value growth during the pandemic years as lockdowns and home isolation fostered a widespread interest in home cooking. In 2023, however, without any restrictions on mobility, Spanish consumers returned to their…

Homewares in Singapore maintained slow and stable current value growth in 2023. The sustained growth in this year can be attributed to Singaporeans’ purchasing behaviour, demonstrating a nuanced relationship with food and cooking. Despite not cooking…

The Mexican homewares market continued to see current value growth in 2023, driven by two primary factors. Firstly, as work-from-home and hybrid work models persisted in the year, consumers maintained an interest in home cooking and refreshed their…

Sales in homewares in Indonesia in 2023 continued to be supported by the ongoing trend for home-cooking in the country, with kitchen being the best performing category. The home-cooking trends were particularly strong during the era of the pandemic…

The home improvement market in Thailand saw relatively slower growth in current value terms in 2023, when compared the previous year. As discretionary spending shifted to outside the home, in line with the return to busier, pre-pandemic lifestyles,…

Home improvement in Spain witnessed a significant slowdown in performance, with current value sales falling into decline in 2023. The slump in domestic home renovations was aligned with the contraction in real estate and construction in Spain, both…

In 2023, home improvement in Singapore maintained solid but slowing current value growth. While most categories saw a deceleration in growth in this year, wooden flooring managed to see fairly stable growth in Singapore, owing to its enduring…

Mexico’s home improvement market saw substantial current value growth in 2023 as consumers retained an interest in undertaking home renovation tasks. The growing housing and construction markets as well as record low unemployment and real wage growth…

Stronger levels of construction activity helped to support sales in home improvement in Indonesia in 2023. The rebound in construction is in line with the development of Indonesia’s economy, alongside political stability, which have supported various…

Home furnishings in Thailand experienced a positive performance in current value terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous year. Growth was driven to a large extent by indoor furniture, which accounts for the bulk of retail value sales.…

Home furnishings in Spain witnessed slower growth in current value terms over 2023, with inflation and price increases underpinning much of this progress. Demand for home furnishings was affected by the rising price of furniture and raw materials,…

Home furnishings in Singapore maintained solid current value growth in 2023. The burgeoning trend of shrinking house sizes, particularly in urban areas, was a pivotal factor propelling growth in bedroom furniture in 2023. As living spaces became more…

Mexico’s home furnishings market witnessed marginal current value growth in 2023, fuelled by high inflation as well as resilient consumer demand in the category. In spite of significant inflationary pressures, the economic growth witnessed by the…

Sales in home furnishings in Indonesia in 2023 were supported by the overall cultural emphasis on communal gatherings and outdoor living – particularly during festive seasons. Indeed, the textiles industry in the country is closely intertwined with…