Consumer Trends

Spanish Grocery Spending Hits Record €122bn in 2024

Grocery spending in Spain hit a record €122 billion in 2024, representing a 4.6% increase, according to a new report from NielsenIQ (NIQ).

Top 5 Private-Label Trends For 2025

Demand for private label products is on the rise and ESM explores the top five trends shaping private label products in 2025.

Italian Shoppers Opt For Convenience Over Price, Study Finds

A survey by Italian consumers association Altroconsumo revealed that convenience is the top priority for 33% of supermarket shoppers, followed closely by p...

Spain’s Plant-Based Food And Drink Market Sees 9% Growth In 2023

Spain's plant-based food and drink market reached €572 million in 2023, a 9.4% increase from the previous year and close to double its 2018 value of &...

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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Schemes Boost Spending By 10%, Study Finds

Consumers spend around 10% more with 'buy now, pay later' (BNPL) schemes, according to new research by Imperial College Business School.

DIA App Marks First Anniversary With 5 Million Downloads

Spanish retailer DIA marked the first anniversary of its app with five million downloads, while sales through the channel increased by 25%.

Primark Owner To Raise Game In Explaining Merits Of Food Businesses, CEO Says

Associated British Foods has not done a good enough job of explaining to investors the strategic logic, growth potential and value of its food businesses a...

Swiss Shoppers Prefer To Save Time Over Money, Study Finds

Saving time is more important to customers than saving money in Switzerland, according to the new Swiss retail survey by the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute...