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In 2023, premium beauty and personal care ranges recorded a stronger performance than mass goods despite the challenging economic environment and ongoing high inflation. This was mainly due to the very strong performance of premium ranges within…
Sales in premium beauty and personal care in Spain were somewhat hampered by the economic environment in 2023. Inflationary pressures have led to high unit prices against a backdrop of lower consumer spending power, in turn resulting in consumers…
In 2023, the struggling economy shaped results on the skin care landscape in Ireland. High inflation and declining GDP resulted in a fall in average disposal income. While retail value growth remained positive, driven by rising prices, retail volume…
Sales of skin care in Spain recorded healthy value and volume growth in 2023, despite the depressed economic climate leading to consumer price-sensitivity. Conversely, many people see investing in skin care as a form of “affordable indulgence”,…
In 2023, sun care in Ireland benefited from the end of COVID-19, with consumers returning to holidays and beach trips, acquiring sun creams for these occasions. Although the Irish economy faced challenges, the landscape recorded positive results as…
Sun care in Spain performed well in both value and volume terms in 2023, thanks to the post-pandemic landscape enabling consumers to re-embrace out-of-home lifestyles. This includes the resumption of travel and tourism, with consumers prepared to…
Baby and child-specific product sales remained stagnant in 2023. Norwegian parents continue to favour a minimalist approach to baby hygiene, using as few products as possible. This translates to a preference for gentle, multi-functional washing…
In 2023, baby and child-specific products registered growth in both volume and value terms in, with rising inflation driving the positive value performance. Baby-specific products drove the performance of the landscape, while items designed for older…
Baby and child-specific products in the Netherlands was affected by the slowdown in the birth rate after a pandemic-induced peak and spikes in average unit prices. These were the main reasons for the declines in retail volume sales of baby and…
Bath and shower in Norway experienced a decline in 2023, a natural correction following the surge witnessed during the pandemic. Heightened hygiene awareness during that time led to increased demand for products like liquid soap, bar soap, and hand…