Retail research in Europe

An overview of research in the Retail industry in Europe:

German sustainability-minded consumers look to second-hand and organic products Renting instead of buying, second-hand instead of brand new, local food instead of flown-in from halfway around the world: Germans are opting for sustainable lifestyle choices in a variety of differe
29 April 2025
Many consumers turn to private label products amidst rising grocery prices A survey from Simon-Kucher of 8,000 consumers across seven major markets indicates a growing preference for private label products, driven by heightened price sensitivity and evolving consumer priori
14 March 2025
European ecommerce sector shows strong growth, says FTI Consulting The ecommerce sector in Europe grew by 8% in 2023 and is projected to eclipse the €1 trillion barrier this year.
30 July 2024
Europe’s booming second-hand market to reach €86 billion by 2028 The European second-hand market is now worth over €32 billion worldwide and is projected to reach €86 billion by 2028.
05 April 2024
Clothing industry can cut emissions by 3% by reducing overproduction The apparel sector is plagued by extensive overproduction, with annual rates ranging from 10% to 40%.
26 September 2023
Global luxury goods industry could grow by 12% this year The luxury goods market – think watches, jewelry, and high fashion brands – is growing at a remarkable rate, with the global market expected to reach up to €570 billion by 2030, which is double its w
18 August 2023
Companies that offer top ESG value see 5x higher revenue growth Sustainability sells: Brands that embrace purpose and sustainability can capture more consumer interest and drive growth.
05 June 2023
Healthcare services in retail spaces a possible solution for Europe With the pool of patients continuing to grow, European healthcare services will likely soon be faced with difficulties in keeping up with the demand for medical interventions.
14 May 2023
European consumers call for price caps on essential groceries Consumer behaviour is rapidly changing as record inflation rates push up the prices of groceries.
12 January 2023
European companies increasingly moving to reshore Asia production More and more European industrial companies are bringing production they previously offshored closer to home.
02 March 2022
Black Friday spending, discounts and budgets in 4 charts In the run-up to Black Friday – one of the world’s largest shopping feasts – global management consultancy Simon-Kucher & Partners has released the 2021 edition of its annual ‘Global Black Friday For
26 November 2021
Why e-commerce can thrive with near-zero (data) knowledge Online commerce based on the minimal use of data could allow e-commerce businesses to structurally reduce their costs.
13 August 2021
Driving sustainable consumption in Poland’s fashion and luxury sector In Poland, growing environmental consciousness among consumers is not translating into more sustainable fashion choices.
07 May 2021
German ecommerce sector books record year amid corona Despite unprecedented economic and social conditions, ecommerce has seen a record year for spending in Germany.
07 January 2021
European consumers reluctant to go back to old routines Consumers in Europe remain weary of activities that involve close proximity with others, with most expecting at least 18 months to pass before life goes back to normal.
16 September 2020
10 charts from Bain on how consumer behaviour is changing A new 100-page slide deck by Bain & Company provides an in-depth perspective on how consumer and shopper perceptions and behaviours of Europeans are changing amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
25 August 2020
A smoking milestone: EU cigarette consumption below 500 billion Marking a milestone for the European smoking world, the number of cigarettes consumed fell below the 500 billion mark last year for the first time in decades, causing a similar dip in production.
04 August 2020
Spending on personal luxury goods to top €270 billion this year The global personal luxury goods sector will grow by up to 6% this year, lifting the industry to a market value of around €276 billion, according to a new analysis by Bain & Company in collaboration
24 June 2019
Price arbitration shaving off margins in retail and consumer goods The internet and changing supply chains mean that access to goods across borders has become simplified.
23 April 2019
Artificial intelligence has potential to save retail companies $300 billion If artificial intelligence (AI) was effectively used in the retail industry, the technology could stand to save companies more than $300 billion, according to research by global consultancy firm Capg
14 January 2019
Russian consumers are shifting to a new economic reality, says BCG The financial crisis that sent shockwaves through Russia in 2014 and lasted for around two years begun to subside last year.
12 June 2018
Premium products driving growth in $420 billion luxury fashion market The global market for fashion luxury products will see strong growth in the coming years, according to a study by EY-Parthenon.
16 April 2018
European retailers are facing growing competition in fresh food segment Physical retailers of fresh goods face the prospect of competition from online retailers, even while fresh food remains one of the final bastions of offline consumer behaviour.
26 February 2018

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