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...
There has been a growing demand for high-quality customer service when owners go shopping for their cats, with people increasingly looking for treatments and services as well as food and products for their beloved pets. Pet City, which is the leading…
In 2024, cat food in Ireland is expected to continue to see retail current value growth stem from price escalations. However, the rise in the average unit price of cat food is projected to be slower than in 2023. This is predicted to lead to a lower…
Cat food manufacturers saw raw material and production costs surge in 2022 and while several players initially opted to delay passing cost increases on to consumers so as not to undermine their competitiveness this strategy become unviable for most…
Cat food continues to see confident growth in Spain in 2024, in both value and volume terms, with sales outperforming those seen in dog food. This is supported by the rising number of cat-owning households in Spain, along with consumers owning more…
In cat food in the Netherlands, mid-priced brands like Whiskas have benefited as some consumers previously buying premium options, especially in wet cat food, traded down. As cats are often more sensitive than dogs to changes in their diet,…
Colour cosmetics in Denmark registered moderate retail volume and current value growth in 2023. Consumer demand rebounded strongly despite the economic downturn, rising energy costs and higher interest rates, which put pressure on discretionary…
In 2023, deodorants in Denmark reported steady retail volume and current value growth in 2023. Lower inflation had a generally positive influence on overall consumption compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, inflation continued to drive price…
Depilatories continued to see positive retail volume and current value growth in 2023 as consumer lifestyles in Denmark resumed greater normality following the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to working lifestyles, consumers are keen to socialise and…
The pet dog population remained stable in 2023 but households came under growing pressure due to high inflation and a rise in the cost of living. This was reflected in double-digit growth in current value terms in dog food but only modest growth in…
People are putting more and more emphasis on animal welfare and some brands are incorporating that mindset into their product lines and marketing. For example, Pet City, the leading chain of pet shops and superstores in Greece, attaches great…