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Understand the key trends shaping demand and future opportunities across industries in Eastern Europe, with the latest regional and country-level analysis and market statistics.
Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…
When selecting a pair of sunglasses, the brand is one of the most important factors that consumers consider. In Romania, esteemed brands like Polaroid and Ray-Ban hold significant appeal, particularly for individuals who strongly consider their…
The performance of spectacles in Romania has been consistently impressive, surpassing expectations and maintaining value, despite the challenges of high inflation. This indicates that Romanians prioritise quality when it comes to choosing their…
In 2023, the eyewear landscape in Romania continues to exhibit positive retail value growth, albeit at a more modest pace compared to 2022. This relatively slower dynamic can be attributed to a combination of factors that have influenced the spending…
The penetration rate of contact lenses in Romania is below the European average, with the country having one of the lowest rates. Moreover, usage of contact lenses in the country remains limited to urban areas and to people with medium to high…
With the rising cost of living making Poles more cautious in their discretionary spending habits, growth in sunglasses volume sales in 2023 is set to be slower than in 2022. The downturn has been less pronounced than those witnessed in spectacles and…
Spectacle lenses is projected to be the best performing spectacles category in Poland in volume growth terms in 2023. As with contact lenses, sales of these products remain buoyant due to the rising incidence of vision problems linked to population…
Total volume sales growth for eyewear in Poland in 2023 looks set to be slower than in the previous year. This is partly attributable to the normalisation of demand following the impressive rebound that accompanied the easing of the pandemic and the…
While daily disposable lenses has continued to expand in volume terms in 2023, growth is set to be slower than in the previous two years. This is partly due to the normalisation of consumption patterns following the strong rebound over 2021-2022 that…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…
Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…
The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…