After seeing strong, often double-digit, current value growth during most of the review period, sports nutrition is expected to see a significant current value decline in 2020. Gyms and fitness centres were closed during the lockdown in the first half of the year to try and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Demand could start to bounce back in the second half of the year, as gyms and fitness centres have partially reopened after the relaxation of the lockdown. However, fewer…

Value sales growth in sports nutrition will not be significantly affected by COVID-19 during 2020. Despite the closure of gyms during the spring lockdown, many consumers remained active by exercising out of doors or at home, so demand for sports nutrition remained buoyant.

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With gyms and fitness centres being widely publicised as having an increased risk of infection during the COVID-19 pandemic, many facilities were closed for long periods in 2020, greatly affecting sales of sports nutrition products. When gyms were allowed to reopen again it was with extreme caution and subject to strict rules, making a trip to the gym quite unattractive to many consumers. The decline in gym use hit sales of sports non-protein products and sports protein RTD hard in 2020,…

Farmacity SA, the operator of the Farmacity chain, is the leading company in drugstores/parapharmacies in Argentina. At the end of the review period, the company faced complications pursuing its expansion plans. In the City of Buenos Aires, these difficulties are due to an ongoing dispute between the Government of the City of Buenos Aires and the Ministry of Health of the Nation over which of these organisations has control over such retailers, while the limitations on the chain’s growth in…

Although Falabella is investing in several countries in Latin America, the company currently has no plans to invest in Argentina due to the country’s adverse economic and political climate. The Chilean retailer has not opened any new branches in Argentina since 2010 and it is likely that it will spend 2016 re-evaluating its growth plans for the country. For this reason, Falabella is focusing on building online sales in order to supplement its in-store sales, helping to reach consumers living…

The emergence of the economic crisis during the review interrupted the expansion plans of Easy in Argentina. The company had plans to expand with the opening of new stores within the country, but was forced to postpone these plans until the economic recession passes.

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Corporación Favorita is expected to remain committed within the country, with good social and environmental responsibility practices, and enabling new suppliers to establish business relations with them, especially for those from Manabí, which was the province most affected by the earthquake in March 2016, in order to reactivate production in that area. The company is likely to open approximately seven new outlets and will continue with expansions and renovations of its stores, as part of…

Future plans of Corporación el Rosado include outlet strengthening, especially on the coastal side of the country affected by the earthquake of April 2016. The player also aims to improve its training plans to increase every line of production and commercial management as well as technological modernisation in terms of distribution chain and internal administration. It will keep its main targets of mid-economy consumers but the company also wants to attract lower-income targets. Moreover,…

Belgium escaped the worse ravages of the global economic downturn, with average incomes actually rising modestly over recent years. Suburban lifestyles and car ownership remain the norm. However, with a steadily ageing population, the country faces growing demographic headwinds, and a steadily rising obesity rate is also a cause for concern. With the majority of Belgians now toting smartphones, the mobile internet is becoming increasingly integrated into everyday life.

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Santa Lucia aims to become the leading retailer targeting low- to middle-income consumers in densely-populated areas in the major cities of Yaoundé and Douala, through store expansion. The retailer does not yet intend to enter neighbouring and/or international markets.

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Centro Cuesta Nacional puts special emphasis on its supermarket chain, as it holds the leading position. The company could expand with new Supermercados Nacional and Jumbo Express outlets. The company will also continue to improve its product assortment, customer service, promotion and pricing strategies.

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The review period saw Carrefour focusing on the expansion of its Carrefour Express chain of convenience stores as well as the expansion of the Carrefour Maxi cash and carry chain.

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The company plans to continue growing its business, retailing products of over 350 designers. Designers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of being stocked by Net-a-Porter as this not only guarantees new customers, but gives credibility to the brand value. The company plans to continue its expansion, the most recent element of which was the launch of its sportswear section, Net-a-Sporter in 2014.

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Wolw-Pol’s Vitkac department store holds a strong position within luxury jewellery, eyewear, designer apparel and footwear and leather goods.

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Selfridges will continue to be at the forefront of innovation in department stores in the UK and increase its responsiveness to lifestyle and cultural shifts amongst consumers to maintain its progressive reputation. Interactive events, talks, workshops and classes can expect to become a mainstay and one of the major lures of Selfridges’ stores, in a bid to sell lifestyles more holistically instead of products as a separate entity. As part of its investment in wellbeing as intrinsically…

Rolex (Hong Kong) is expected to focus on marketing its watches and retaining its luxury positioning to appeal to middle-to-high-income consumers. Marketing messages will emphasise the brand’s heritage to increase awareness and sales.

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Prada has stated that the company views 2016 as a "turning point" with the company struggling to maintain global sales. The company is thus set to adopt a new strategic direction in the forecast period, reviewing prices, product range and online marketing as it seeks to attract new consumers. The company is notably aiming to double internet retailing sales over 2016-2018 by expanding the range offered online, particularly within designer footwear. The company will also seek to target those…

Pilot Pen Co (HK) is expected to focus on product innovations that feature technology improvements, such as convenience in usage and a smoother writing experience. This is intended to strengthen its leadership in writing instruments by leveraging its reputation for high-quality and advanced products.

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This report offers a tour of the new luxury goods system, giving an overview of changes and improvements made to the 2017 edition. It also features key insights and the latest trends in luxury goods around the globe in 2016 including leading luxury players, the evolution of convenience in luxury retailing, the importance of the digital marketplaces, and the growth of global wealth and its impact on the wider luxury goods industry.

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Over the forecast period, Luk Fook Holdings (International) Ltd is expected to rationalise its store network in Hong Kong, in response to challenging economic conditions, falling numbers of arrivals and ever-rising rental costs. Thus, the company is likely to close down unproductive stores in prime locations, which command high rental fees, and open new outlets in residential areas. In terms of jewellery collections, the player will focus on trendy designs to young working adults. Another…