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We track sales of physical goods across 30 different retail channels and online sales by retailer and category across 12 fast-moving consumer goods industries. Surveys of consumers and industry professions offer additional insights as to what consumers want from their retail experience.

Use our data analytics and insights to guide your decisions on investment, expansion and product positioning. Determine which retail channels to be active in and how to stand out.

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Stay informed about current and future trends shaping retail. We also collect, monitor and analyse consumer survey data to better understand behaviours, trends and factors influencing purchasing habits in the digital space.

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  • Evaluate the competitive landscape and benchmark your performance
  • Identify growth drivers and act quickly on emerging trends
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We research eight distinct categories, with detailed sub-category breakdowns: bill payments e-commerce, foodservice e-commerce, mobility e-commerce, other e-commerce, retail e-commerce, streaming services e-commerce, ticketed entertainment e-commerce and travel e-commerce. We research 30 countries and produce modelled data where we don’t have local in-country analysts.

  • Historic data and forecasts
  • Annual and quarterly updates
  • E-commerce data by industry, device, platform and fulfilment model
  • Annual top five digital consumer trends briefing

Use our thought-provoking insights to understand the key drivers influencing industry growth.

  • Industry analysis and opinions
  • Megatrends and hot topics

Our data analytics and insights support a wide range of functions across your organisation. You have a single source of truth when making your strategic decisions.

  • Strategy: Strategy planning; Consumer insights; M&A
  • Marketing: Category teams; Brand teams; Channel development
  • Commercial: Country managers; Business development; Sales teams; Revenue management
  • Research and development: Product development; Innovation
  • Corporate: Investor relations; Annual reports; IPOs

We research two distinct categories, with detailed sub-category breakdowns: retail e-commerce and retail offline. We research 66 countries and produce modelled data where we don’t have local in-country analysts.

  • Number of retail outlets
  • Retail selling space
  • Retail e-commerce by retailer type and product category

Use our thought-provoking insights to understand the key drivers influencing industry growth.

  • Industry analysis and opinions
  • Megatrends and hot topics

Our data analytics and insights support a wide range of functions across your organisation. You have a single source of truth when making your strategic decisions.

  • Strategy: Strategy planning; Consumer insights; M&A
  • Marketing: Category teams; Brand teams; Channel development
  • Commercial: Country managers; Business development; Sales teams; Revenue management
  • Research and development: Product development; Innovation
  • Corporate: Investor relations; Annual reports; IPOs

Examine brand performance from 300 key retailers, across 15 countries and 500+ FMCG categories.

  • Company and brand data
  • Quarterly online sales data

Use our thought-provoking insights to understand the key drivers influencing industry growth.

  • Industry analysis and opinions
  • Megatrends and hot topics

Our data analytics and insights support a wide range of functions across your organisation. You have a single source of truth when making your strategic decisions.

  • Strategy: Strategy planning; Consumer insights; M&A
  • Marketing: Category teams; Brand teams; Channel development
  • Commercial: Country managers; Business development; Sales teams; Revenue management
  • Research and development: Product development; Innovation
  • Corporate: Investor relations; Annual reports; IPOs

Latest reports from industry experts

Understanding Global Consumer Types

To gain a competitive edge and accelerate growth, companies must focus on understanding their target consumers. This report provides insights into seven consumer types, helping businesses refine their strategies to align with prevailing consumer values, priorities, and preferences. By leveraging these insights, companies can drive optimal growth and innovation, positioning themselves ahead of competitors.

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Retail Reinvention: A Framework for Future Growth

New business models, channels and shopper expectations continue to change retail, redefining industry rules and relationships and disrupting the path to purchase. This content provides strategies for adapting to these shifts and offers a framework to map the future of retail. To guide the retail industry through this reinvention, Euromonitor partnered with the National Retail Federation (NRF) on an abbreviated version of this report, which was published externally.

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Unlocking E-Commerce in Asia and Beyond: Lessons from China, Japan and South Korea

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 expansion and seamless shopping experiences. It also examines the competitive landscape and how small brands can leverage e-commerce post-pandemic. As a leading e-commerce region, this report is vital reading for both regional and global player

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Retail E-Commerce in Mexico

Retail e-Commerce continued to rise at a rapid pace in Mexico in 2024, in a trend that persists as almost 66 million Mexicans use online channels to buy products and/or services - which equates to 4 out of 10 Mexicans. In addition, the Mexican online consumer has seen a rise in average age - between 22 and 34 years old in 2016 vs 38.9 years old in 2024 - and a higher participation of people from lower socioeconomic segments.

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Retail E-Commerce in Germany

In 2024, e-commerce in Germany witnessed a modest rebound following two years of low sales declines, although the growth was not as robust as initially anticipated by channel players. One of the key contributing factors to this rebound was the continued emphasis on enhancing the customer experience, both within physical stores and through online channels. Players are leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and personalised shopping experiences

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Retail E-Commerce in Brazil

Although the rate of increase was slower than seen in other years of the review period, retail e-commerce in Brazil maintained solid current value growth in 2024, with increases seen across all categories. Confirming the positive trend, according to the Brazilian Electronic Commerce Association (ABComm), retail e-commerce showed a good performance in 2024, with an average ticket of BRL492 per consumer, while in 2023 it reached BRL470. The association states that the categories with the largest s

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Direct Selling in Mexico

In 2024, direct selling in Mexico saw its fourth consecutive year of sales growth. However, the number of direct selling agents continued to drop. Many people who started during the lockdowns are now moving on to jobs with more stable and higher incomes. At the same time, long-time agents have become frustrated with companies selling directly to customers online, which cuts into their earnings. As more consumers buy directly from company websites or stores, agents find it harder to make sales an

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Retail in Saudi Arabia

In the year 2024, retail in Saudi Arabia witnessed steady growth in current value terms aided by improvements in consumer confidence and the rising propensity to spend. Easing inflationary pressures and declining unemployment have led to higher disposable income, whilst the steady influx of women in the workforce has supported demand in health and beauty stores. In turn, the retail industry is looking to capitalise on the rise of consumerism which has been backed by favourable demographics, popu

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