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Retail in Austria

Market Direction I 2024-02-28 I 105 Pages I Euromonitor

Discounted by 10% to 2024-05-31

After a year of slowdown, the retail market experienced significant growth in value terms although this was entirely price-driven as inflation remained at unusually high levels for a second consecutive year. Although disposable income in 2023 slowly adapted to the rising cost of living since the beginning of the energy crisis in early 2022, consumer sentiment remained affected and buying decisions were relatively frugal due to ongoing price sensitivity. Growth was driven primarily by grocery ret...

Euromonitor International's Retail in Austria report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods retailers, leisure and personal goods retailers. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face. There is also analysis of non-store retailing: vending; homeshopping; internet retailing; direct selling, as available.

Product coverage: Retail E-Commerce, Retail Offline.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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Retail in Austria
Euromonitor International
February 2024

List Of Contents And Tables

RETAIL IN AUSTRIA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Retail in 2023: The big picture
The economic situation of many companies is under pressure
The role of retail e-commerce is also stagnating in this harsh environment
What next for retail?
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Informal retail
Opening hours for physical retail
Summary 1 Standard Opening Hours by Channel Type 2023
Seasonality
Christmas
Back to School
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2018-2023
Table 2 Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 3 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2018-2023
Table 4 Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 5 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
Table 6 Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
Table 7 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2018-2023
Table 8 Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 9 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
Table 10 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
Table 11 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
Table 12 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 13 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
Table 14 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
Table 15 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
Table 16 Non-Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
Table 17 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
Table 18 Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 19 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2018-2023
Table 20 Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2018-2023
Table 21 Retail GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 22 Retail GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 23 Retail Offline GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 24 Retail Offline GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 25 Retail Offline LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
Table 26 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 27 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 28 Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 29 Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 30 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
Table 31 Non-Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 32 Non-Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 33 Non-Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
Table 34 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: Value 2023-2028
Table 35 Forecast Sales in Retail by Retail Offline vs Retail E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 36 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: Value 2023-2028
Table 37 Forecast Sales in Retail Offline by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 38 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
Table 39 Forecast Retail Offline Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
Table 40 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: Value 2023-2028
Table 41 Forecast Sales in Retail E-Commerce by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 42 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
Table 43 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
Table 44 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
Table 45 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 46 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
Table 47 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
Table 48 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
Table 49 Non-Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
Table 50 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
Table 51 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
Table 52 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2023-2028
Table 53 Forecast Non-Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2023-2028
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research Sources
CONVENIENCE RETAILERS IN AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Growth continues to be driven by forecourt retailers in 2023
Grocery retailing leaders improve their presence
Nah & Frisch suffers particularly badly from poor consumer sentiment
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth prospects of forecourt retailers must be put into perspective
Despite a vague announcement, 7-Eleven unlikely to enter Austria
Longer opening hours remain a distant prospect
CHANNEL DATA
Table 54 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
Table 55 Convenience Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
Table 56 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2018-2023
Table 57 Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 58 Convenience Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 59 Convenience Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 60 Convenience Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
Table 61 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
Table 62 Convenience Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
Table 63 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: Value 2023-2028
Table 64 Forecast Sales in Convenience Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DISCOUNTERS IN AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Discounters performs well in a deteriorating environment
Hofer is able to rely on a strong brand range and high customer confidence
Leading discounters emphasise their role as price leaders
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Role of discounters in grocery retailers likely to increase
Penny becomes more of a focus for Rewe International again
Change in law creates considerable additional costs, especially for discounters
CHANNEL DATA
Table 65 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
Table 66 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
Table 67 Discounters GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 68 Discounters GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 69 Discounters LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
Table 70 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
Table 71 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
HYPERMARKETS IN AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Hypermarkets performs comparatively well despite a drop in consumer sentiment
Interspar/Maximarkt outperforms Billa Plus
Billa Plus takes another step backwards
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth in hypermarkets cools over the forecast period
Sustainability and e-commerce are focal points of Interspar's future plans
Billa Plus brand endeavours to improve its reputation with the help of local merchants
CHANNEL DATA
Table 72 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
Table 73 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
Table 74 Hypermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 75 Hypermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 76 Hypermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
Table 77 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
Table 78 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
SUPERMARKETS IN AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Supermarkets loses customers to other channels
Increased costs force MPreis to close outlets
Billa brand withdraws from Vorarlberg
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Supermarkets run the risk of being outperformed by other channels
Billa wants to catch up again with a new franchise programme
Unimarkt seeks to expand with a �hybrid� store concept
CHANNEL DATA
Table 79 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
Table 80 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
Table 81 Supermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 82 Supermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 83 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
Table 84 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
Table 85 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
SMALL LOCAL GROCERS IN AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Small local grocers suffers from a reduction in consumer spending due to inflationary pressures
Basic brand disappears in favour of denn�s
The expansion of ethnic grocery stores slows down
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Moderate outlook for a channel that is quite diverse
Ethnic food stores are expected to return to a growth trend
Non-profit foodcoops connect producers directly with customers
CHANNEL DATA
Table 86 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
Table 87 Small Local Grocers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
Table 88 Small Local Grocers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 89 Small Local Grocers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 90 Small Local Grocers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
Table 91 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
Table 92 Small Local Grocers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR SPECIALISTS IN AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Dampened consumer sentiment and high operating costs are increasing burdens on the channel
Footwear specialists underperforms the overall channel
Apparel specialists also registers increased number of insolvencies and closures
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Growth potential slowed by e-commerce and growing environmental concerns
The frequency of new market entrants falls sharply
Second-hand fashion plays a stronger role
CHANNEL DATA
Table 93 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
Table 94 Apparel and Footwear Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
Table 95 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 96 Apparel and Footwear Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 97 Apparel and Footwear Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
Table 98 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
Table 99 Apparel and Footwear Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONICS SPECIALISTS IN AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Consumers currently not focusing on appliances and electronics
Red Zac experiences closures, but also a notable new addition
Despite problems, the state promotes repairs and conscious consumption
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Forecast period characterised by lack of growth
Media Markt expands with downsized store concept
Appliances and electronics specialists have to move with the times to survive
CHANNEL DATA
Table 100 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
Table 101 Appliances and Electronics Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
Table 102 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 103 Appliances and Electronics Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 104 Appliances and Electronics Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
Table 105 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
Table 106 Appliances and Electronics Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPECIALISTS IN AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Solid category growth thanks to loyal consumers
Strong decline for beauty specialists as sales shift to drugstores and e-commerce
Ives Rocher brand makes a near entire exit from the market while L'Occitane diminishes heavily
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Cautiously moderate forecast for health and beauty specialists
Dm-Drogerie Markt in a strong position to defend its lead
Relatively strong losses to e-commerce expected
CHANNEL DATA
Table 107 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
Table 108 Health and Beauty Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
Table 109 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2018-2023
Table 110 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 111 Health and Beauty Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 112 Health and Beauty Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 113 Health and Beauty Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
Table 114 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
Table 115 Health and Beauty Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
Table 116 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: Value 2023-2028
Table 117 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
HOME PRODUCTS SPECIALISTS IN AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Several negative factors lead to a clear decline in demand
Major brands in home furnishing stores have to downsize considerably
IKEA continues to gain ground despite the difficult economic environment
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Cautious expectations assume marginal forecast period growth
The market leader is most likely to fill the gap left by Kika/Leiner
New store concept opens up new expansion opportunities for Bellaflora
CHANNEL DATA
Table 118 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
Table 119 Home Products Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
Table 120 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2018-2023
Table 121 Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 122 Home Products Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 123 Home Products Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 124 Home Products Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
Table 125 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
Table 126 Home Products Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
Table 127 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: Value 2023-2028
Table 128 Forecast Sales in Home Products Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES IN AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
The general merchandise stores channel once again fuelled by variety stores
New brands help boost growth of variety stores
Department stores remains underdeveloped
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
No end in sight for the upward trend for variety stores
Woolworth returns to Austria in response to renewed good potential of the channel
Major new opening in department stores ahead for Lamarr
CHANNEL DATA
Table 129 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2018-2023
Table 130 General Merchandise Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2018-2023
Table 131 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2018-2023
Table 132 Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 133 General Merchandise Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 134 General Merchandise Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 135 General Merchandise Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2020-2023
Table 136 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2023-2028
Table 137 General Merchandise Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2023-2028
Table 138 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: Value 2023-2028
Table 139 Forecast Sales in General Merchandise Stores by Channel: % Value Growth 2023-2028
DIRECT SELLING IN AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Growth slowed by price-sensitive consumers in 2023
Difficult times stimulate influx in sales agents
Pampered Chef is a brand to look out for
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Predictions for direct selling are relatively optimistic
Debateable future for Tupperware in Austria over the forecast period
Direct selling specialist Enjo sets important course for its future
CHANNEL DATA
Table 140 Direct Selling by Product: Value 2018-2023
Table 141 Direct Selling by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 142 Direct Selling GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 143 Direct Selling GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 144 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: Value 2023-2028
Table 145 Direct Selling Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
VENDING IN AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
The channel characterised by both positive and negative impulses since the pandemic
Continuing expansion and professionalisation in �vending stores�
Selecta increases its presence through acquisition
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Positive outlook ahead for overall vending
Positive growth of vending stores although the concept unlikely to shake up the channel to any great degree
Cafe+co retains lead over the forecast period thanks to highly efficient business model
CHANNEL DATA
Table 146 Vending by Product: Value 2018-2023
Table 147 Vending by Product: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 148 Vending GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 149 Vending GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 150 Vending Forecasts by Product: Value 2023-2028
Table 151 Vending Forecasts by Product: % Value Growth 2023-2028
RETAIL E-COMMERCE IN AUSTRIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2023 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand in retail e-commerce continues to cool in 2023
The big breakthrough in foods e-commerce and drinks and tobacco e-commerce has yet to come
IKEA remains successful thanks to its all-encompassing omnichannel strategy
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
E-commerce seems destined to leave fluctuations behind
Pet care e-commerce predestined for further growth over the forecast period
Good prospects for online pharmacies
CHANNEL DATA
Table 152 Retail E-Commerce by Channel and Category: Value 2018-2023
Table 153 Retail E-Commerce by Channel and Category: % Value Growth 2018-2023
Table 154 Retail E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2019-2023
Table 155 Retail E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2020-2023
Table 156 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel and Category: Value 2023-2028
Table 157 Forecast Retail E-Commerce by Channel and Category: % Value Growth 2023-2028

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