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...
Several factors contribute to an expected significant decline in home audio in 2023. Continuing elevated inflation is reducing consumer purchasing power. In addition, during the early pandemic, there was a surge in spending on home audio, as people…
Home audio and cinema had already experienced negative growth in recent years, especially due to constant improvements in televisions in terms of size, and quality of sound and picture. In 2023, decline is set to continue in retail volume terms, also…
In a cross-category trend, the aftermath of the pandemic-era boost to sales means current sluggish sales in home audio and cinema. Indeed, during the COVID-19 lockdowns, consumers sought products to enable a cinema-style experience at home, therefore…
In 2024, retail volume sales of home audio and cinema products in Denmark continue to decline, reflecting the downtrend established during the review period. This decline is driven by shifting household preferences towards more compact and mobile…
Home audio and cinema continues to suffer in Austria amid declining demand for specific audio devices and music consumption shifting to laptops, smartphones and wireless speakers. Sustained demand from a niche consumer base who demands high audio…
Home and garden in Turkey achieved significant value growth in 2023, attributed to macroeconomic factors in the country. However, inflation levels and interest rates remain high, thus helping to support value sales but also posing as a constraint to…
Home and garden in the UK experienced a marginal increase in current value sales in 2023 following a decline in 2022, which was due to a confluence of economic headwinds that significantly impacted consumer spending. The increasing inflation rate,…
The macroeconomic situation in the Netherlands was marked by a slowdown in growth, with GDP contracting over the first three quarters of 2023 which was met with declining consumer confidence. High inflation also had a substantial impact on disposable…
In 2023, the home and garden market in Switzerland experienced a slight decline as the country faced macroeconomic issues such as inflation, an economic slowdown, rising interest rates, and global conflicts, which collectively led to a cautious…
In 2023, the home and garden market in Sweden experienced a decline due to a decrease in consumer confidence. This, coupled with rising inflation and interest rates, contributed to a negative economic outlook. This downturn led to a reduction in the…