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...
Coronavirus (COVID-19) measures saw lockdowns, remote working and restrictions on socialising. This resulted in many consumers spending long periods at home and less time in the office or on social or leisure activities during the pandemic. As a…
Retail volume and current value sales of deodorants suffered during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic due to the shift to home office and generally spending more time at home in accordance with lockdowns. As COVID-19 regulations were relaxed as the…
Colour cosmetics registered a dynamic performance in 2022. Colour cosmetics posted weak performances due to low consumer demand in 2020 and 2021, largely determined by the exigencies of Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdowns. Consumers spent more time at…
Overall, beauty and personal care continued to recover from the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Beauty and personal care was shaped by the return of the demand for most types of beauty and personal care, in particular for products that…
Overall, in 2022, bath and shower saw a drop in retail volume sales and slow growth in retail current value sales, underpinned by higher prices. However, performances varied strongly from category to category. Having seen exponential growth in 2020,…
In 2022, baby and child-specific products registered modest retail volume growth and a strong increase in retail current value sales. Higher prices in line with high inflation in the country pushed retail value sales at the end of the review period.…
Natural decrease will drive depopulation in Portugal in 2021-2040, in spite of positive net migration. Ageing will hasten, affecting consumer trends and placing a further burden on state resources. Despite depopulation, Portugal should become…
Paris and Lyon stand as the most economically dynamic cities in France, while Marseille boasts the greatest potential for future economic expansion. Nevertheless, urban centres across the country will face ongoing obstacles. In the short term, these…
Istanbul and Ankara are Turkey’s most economically vibrant cities, supported by strong demographics, high digital connectivity and higher than average consumer expenditure. Meanwhile, Gaziantep offers the greatest potential for future economic…
The number of households in France is set to experience slight growth between 2022 and 2027, with single individuals continuing to be the leading household type. Inflation had an impact on household spending in 2022, leading to increased living…