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...
Off-trade volume sales of carbonates have fallen into a slump in 2023, due to three main factors. Inflationary pressures, with the associated price hikes and consumer price sensitivity, is one major factor. Within this context many consumers are…
Even bottled water sales are falling into a slump in off-trade volume terms in 2023, although this is expected to be remedied over the coming years as the category inches its way back into small, expected, positive growth. The same cross-category…
Retail volume sales of vacuum cleaners declined in 2023 partly due to consumers' reluctance to spend on new appliances, while others had already invested in new vacuum cleaners during COVID-19. The cylinder vacuum cleaner, the largest category, faced…
Small cooking appliances registered a decline in retail volume sales in 2023, as consumers were reluctant to spend on unnecessary appliances given the difficult economic environment. Additionally, some consumers had already invested in small cooking…
Refrigeration appliances saw a decline in retail volume sales in the Netherlands in 2023 as consumers continued to be cautious about spending on big purchases. The boom in sales during the outbreak of COVID-19 also accounts for the decline in retail…
Personal care appliances registered a decline in retail volume sales in 2023, as consumers remained cautious of their spending, focusing on essentials during economic uncertainty. Body shavers, electric facial cleaners, and hair care appliances all…
Microwaves declined in retail volume sales in 2023, with inflationary pressure leading consumers to be unwilling to spend on appliances. Microwaves was also particularly affected by the boost in sales during the pandemic years, with more consumers…
Large cooking appliances registered retail volume growth in 2023, driven by built-in hobs, the largest product area. All other areas, including ovens, cooker hoods and freestanding cookers, declined in volume sales as they have a stronger alliance…
Home laundry faced a decline in retail volume sales in 2023 as price-sensitive consumers were reluctant to spend on big ticket items. Additionally, sales of home laundry appliances rose during COVID-19; meaning that the need to replace items was low…
Food preparation appliances recorded a decline in retail volume sales in 2023, driven by consumers' reluctance to spend on the appliances due to rising inflation. In addition, many had invested in appliances during COVID-19, having little motivation…