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...
In 2023, personal care appliances in Germany showcased a pronounced focus on hair care innovations. Influenced heavily by evolving social media beauty standards and a surge in DIY hair care content, German consumers showed an increased interest in…
Even though certain categories saw a lockdown related boost and thus are now seeing aligning slumps, the return to out-of-home lifestyles and renewed social interactions is ultimately stimulating demand for personal care appliances. Indeed, consumers…
Personal care appliances saw a decline in retail volume sales in 2023, as consumer purchasing power remained constrained. Danish households have shifted spending priorities towards more essential everyday goods. Nevertheless, inflation subsided…
Demand for personal care appliances declined for the second year in a row in Austria in 2023. High inflation remained, and the cost of living rose sharply due to the energy crisis triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As such, the landscape was…
The Turkish economy has grappled with prolonged economic instability and high inflation, resulting in restrained volume sales. Lengthy recovery post two significant earthquakes, impacting a fifth of the population, and the country's unstable economic…
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.…
The interest and demand for personal accessories in Switzerland, encompassing bags and luggage, jewellery, traditional and connected watches, and writing instruments, were poised to remain robust in 2023. However, following two years of robust growth…
Sales of personal accessories in Sweden continued to expand in current value terms in 2023, although the rate of growth was more modest compared to the previous year. Performance was boosted by a return to pre-pandemic lifestyles, including increased…
2023 saw a return to relative normality in Spain with the World Health Organisation declaring the health crisis to be over. All COVID-19 related restrictions had been lifted by July 2023 which helped to boost consumer confidence and resulted in…