The retail industry has experienced its fair share of ups and downs over the 2018-2023 period, with the pandemic, and its lockdowns and non-essential store closures, benefiting some channels but negatively impacting others. This was followed by a couple o…
After sales in some countries were hit by the COVID-19 restrictions introduced during the pandemic, the end of the review period saw some markets in Middle East and Africa negatively impacted by economic difficulties like high inflation or weakening local…
As well as the pandemic, the Latin American retail industry has had to cope with economic, social and political upheaval in a number of countries in recent years. However, the three biggest markets were all recording positive value growth in 2023, with th…
After the pandemic-induced one-off decline in the Asia Pacific retail industry in 2020, sales have since been increasing at healthy rates in the region. China, as the biggest market, is a major driver of this, but India continues to see above-average grow…
This report analyses the e-commerce landscape in China, South Korea and Japan. It highlights the importance of these markets for domestic strategy and international expansion. The report showcases top retailers and focuses on consumer preferences, product…