Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, sp...
Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, specialist knowledge and a comprehensive breakdown of key market data. Our research identifies key strategic themes relevant across the region, while also providing a more granular unders...
Spectacles in Germany is expected to maintain retail volume and current value growth in 2024. The category has rebounded from the impact of the pandemic, returning to standard growth rates and drivers. Despite high inflation, trade sources noted that…
Sunglasses in Germany is expected to record the third strongest current value growth rate across the whole of eyewear in 2024. After the pandemic-related decline in 2020, the category has been continuously recording positive retail current value…
Contact lenses and solutions in Switzerland are set to record minimal current value growth in 2024 despite further price increases. Value sales have almost reached pre-pandemic levels in real terms, as consumers buy more frequently and spend slightly…
Eyewear recorded positive current value growth in Switzerland over 2024, with price increases responsible for much of this increase. Retail volume sales declined marginally as many consumers remained careful with expenditure and continued to…
The ageing population in Switzerland continues to support strong demand for spectacles in 2024, with an increasing number of consumers requiring corrective eyewear from a much younger age. More frequent screen usage is also expanding the potential…
Sunglasses sales remain highly dependent on weather in Switzerland. In 2024, this trend became even more pronounced as consumers sought to limit their expenditure to essentials, due to financial insecurity and price increases etc.). Sunglasses are…