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Following a year of robust growth in 2022, home care recorded strong current retail value sales in 2023. High immigration rates in Canada boosted value consumption, as newcomers needed to purchase home care goods. However, retail value growth was…
Dishwashing experienced strong retail value growth in 2023, driven primarily by price increases, with retail volume sales challenged. However, value growth was also supported by Canadians continuing to cook most of their own meals, with rising prices…
In 2023, bleach sales increased in retail value terms, primarily driven by price increases, with heightened prices leading to a retail volume decline. Although bleach has traditionally been used as a cleaning agent, consumers are concerned about the…
Air care retail value and volume sales decreased in 2023, losing momentum after recording positive growth during the outbreak of COVID-19. Consumers spent more time at home during the pandemic, and used air care products to create a more pleasant…
In 2023, toilet care in the US witnessed a surge in value sales, propelled by sustained price increases. However, this upswing in value was counterbalanced by a decline in volume, primarily attributed to economic uncertainty and shifting consumer…
Impregnated wet wipes in the US witnessed price-driven value growth in 2023, while consumers reduced frequency of disinfecting and sanitising. According to the results of Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey 2023,…
The ongoing decline in demand for furniture polish in the US is being driven by consumer behaviour trends that indicate a preference for purchasing lower-quality furniture, thereby reducing the need for related care products. This shift reflects an…
In 2023, despite prevailing economic constraints and uncertainty within the country, laundry care in the US recorded noteworthy current value growth. However, the initial surge in growth driven by pandemic-induced demand subsided, marking a shift…
In 2023, demand for home insecticides in the US declined overall compared to the previous year, although there was an increase in value growth, driven by price hikes implemented by players. Notably, national brands significantly raised prices,…
In 2023, home care in the US witnessed further current value growth, primarily driven by widespread price hikes across various categories. However, this uptick in prices occurred against a challenging backdrop for local consumers who had already…
In 2023, retail volume sales of dishwashing in the US continued to decline, despite hybrid working arrangements contributing to elevated dishwasher usage compared to pre-pandemic levels. Weakened dishwasher sales were also evident, attributed in part…
Like many other home care categories, bleach in the US witnessed a trend of escalating prices in 2023 among both national brands and private label, with double-digit unit price growth helping to offset declines in retail volume sales. Despite these…
Air care in the US suffered a current value drop of 5% in 2023, marking the second consecutive year of decline. This downturn represents a corrective phase following the robust growth observed by the category during the pandemic. Throughout 2023, air…
With Canadian consumers increasingly interested in different food options, healthier choices, and more adventurous recipes, the image of trucks and stalls only offering fast food is disappearing. Stalls have innovated and introduced new items to…
Self-serve services are gaining popularity, appreciated for offering a more convenient and efficient way to order food. Consumers can customise their orders at their own pace and pay for their meals without interacting with staff. This gives…
Rising operating expenses, such as wages, energy, delivery, insurance and rent, partnered with lower consumer demand to reduce restaurants' profitability in 2023. In addition, restaurants have increased levels of debt to continue operating, which,…
With full-service restaurant being a competitive landscape, remaining top of mind among customers is increasingly important. In addition to traditional communication channels, marketing approaches include connecting to consumers through chatbots on…
The foodservice industry continued to show strong sales growth in 2023. However, much of this growth was driven by inflation, with operators, labour, rent and food costs having significantly increased. As such, the main driver of value sales in 2023…
The travel and tourism industry has shown a strong recovery across 2021 and 2022 and in 2023, it was very close to reaching pre-pandemic value sales levels. As such, consumer food service through travel was the best-performing non-stand-alone…
The federal beverage alcohol duty was set to increase by 6.3% on March 2023, which would have forced some bars and restaurants out of business. However, the federal government decided to cap the increase at 2% on April 2023, which will stay in place…