Retailing

After several years of decline, discounters returned to low growth in current value terms in Brazil in 2023. However, outlet numbers continued to fall, and the channel has not been performing well compared with other grocery retail channels. The…

Direct selling maintained current value growth in Brazil in 2023, continuing the trend seen throughout the review period. The ongoing growth of direct selling has been supported by a number of factors in Brazil, particularly following the emergence…

In 2023, convenience retailers in Brazil maintained retail current value growth, and also returned to growth in outlet numbers, as consumers looked to shop for essentials close to home. OXXO was one retailer which opened more stores at the end of the…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…

Appliances and electronics specialists saw current value growth in Brazil in 2023, finally recovering to the pre-pandemic level of sales. One positive factor was the higher temperatures driving sales of air treatment products. However, the channel…