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...
During the pandemic there was a surge in interest in staying fit and healthy. As part of this trend, endurance sports such as running and cycling gained popularity. This included activities such as trail running and outdoor sports, which saw…
The German soft drinks industry has suffered multiple crises. After the pandemic hit the on-trade and boosted off-trade sales, inflation has had a severe impact on consumers’ behaviour. In addition to changing consumption behaviour, foodservice…
RTD tea is set to face a period of relative stagnation in off-trade volume terms in Germany in 2023. While the category continues to perform well in current value terms, it is encountering challenges achieving significant growth. After many years of…
In 2023, off-trade and on-trade volume sales of RTD coffee in Germany are expected to continue to make a comeback, after facing two years of decline in 2020 and 2021. The category has slowly returned to growth as life has returned to normal after the…
Personal accessories is anticipated to keep expanding in retail volume terms in the UK in 2023, due to continued indulgence amongst consumers in the country, as well as the resurgence and growth of inbound tourism. While sales are also anticipated to…
Personal accessories is anticipated to experience subdued growth in 2023, influenced by factors such as inflation, increased energy costs, and higher taxes, leading to a dampened demand. This slower recovery follows a previous year of rapid growth.…
Personal accessories continued to perform very well in Italy in 2023, seeing sales rise across categories as Italian consumers returned fully to normal life after the long years of the pandemic. At the same time, travelling, going out and working…
Generally, 2023 has been a positive year for value sales of personal accessories in France, while overall demand is declining, depending on the category. The main contributor to value growth is a normalisation effect post-pandemic, inflation and…
In comparison with other Western European countries, Germany maintains high per capita consumption of juice. However, overall juice consumption is on a gradual decline in the country, primarily due to mounting concerns about its sugar content. As…
The shift in consumer preference towards preferring experiences, and products that provide experiences, such as travelling, or purchasing a home, rather than owning things, is continuing to have a negative impact on sales of jewellery in the UK.…