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Retailing in Romania

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  • 149 Pages
  • February 2022
  • Region: Romania
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 119841
2021 proved to be a watershed year for Romania’s retailing industry as new consumption patterns and purchasing habits emerged due to retailers and consumers alike adjusting to the harsh realities of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This 'Retailing in Romania' 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: Non-Store Retailing, Store-Based Retailing.

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

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Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Retailing in 2021: The big picture
  • Shift towards e-commerce continues at rapid pace as consumers demand convenience
  • The reopening of Romanian society benefits retailing, despite low vaccination rates
  • What next for retailing?
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
  • Informal retailing
  • Opening hours
  • Summary 1 Standard Opening Hours by Channel Type 2021
  • Physical retail landscape
  • Cash and carry
  • Table 1 Cash and Carry Sales: Value 2016-2021
  • Seasonality
  • Shopping Season Name
  • Valentine’s Day
  • Mother’s Day
  • Easter
  • Summer sales
  • Back to School
  • Black Friday
  • Winter sales
  • Christmas
  • Payments
  • Delivery and collection
  • Emerging business models
MARKET DATA
  • Table 2 Sales in Retailing by Store-based vs Non-Store: Value 2016-2021
  • Table 3 Sales in Retailing by Store-based vs Non-Store: % Value Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 4 Sales in Store-based Retailing by Channel: Value 2016-2021
  • Table 5 Sales in Store-based Retailing by Channel: % Value Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 6 Store-based Retailing Outlets by Channel: Units 2016-2021
  • Table 7 Store-based Retailing Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 8 Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Channel: Value 2016-2021
  • Table 9 Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Channel: % Value Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 10 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2016-2021
  • Table 11 Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 12 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2016-2021
  • Table 13 Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 14 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2016-2021
  • Table 15 Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 16 Non-Grocery Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2016-2021
  • Table 17 Non-Grocery Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 18 Sales in Non-Grocery Specialists by Channel: Value 2016-2021
  • Table 19 Sales in Non-Grocery Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 20 Non-Grocery Specialists Outlets by Channel: Units 2016-2021
  • Table 21 Non-Grocery Specialists Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 22 Mixed Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2016-2021
  • Table 23 Mixed Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 24 Sales in Mixed Retailers by Channel: Value 2016-2021
  • Table 25 Sales in Mixed Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 26 Mixed Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2016-2021
  • Table 27 Mixed Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 28 Retailing GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 29 Retailing GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 30 Store-based Retailing GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 31 Store-based Retailing GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 32 Store-based Retailing LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2018-2021
  • Table 33 Non-Store Retailing GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 34 Non-Store Retailing GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 35 Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 36 Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 37 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2018-2021
  • Table 38 Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2018-2021
  • Table 39 Non-Grocery Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 40 Non-Grocery Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 41 Non-Grocery Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2018-2021
  • Table 42 Non-Grocery Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2018-2021
  • Table 43 Mixed Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 44 Mixed Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 45 Mixed Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2018-2021
  • Table 46 Mixed Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2018-2021
  • Table 47 Forecast Sales in Retailing by Store-based vs Non-Store: Value 2021-2026
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales in Retailing by Store-based vs Non-Store: % Value Growth 2021-2026
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales in Store-based Retailing by Channel: Value 2021-2026
  • Table 50 Forecast Sales in Store-based Retailing by Channel: % Value Growth 2021-2026
  • Table 51 Forecast Store-based Retailing Outlets by Channel: Units 2021-2026
  • Table 52 Forecast Store-Based Retailing Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2021-2026
  • Table 53 Forecast Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Channel: Value 2021-2026
  • Table 54 Forecast Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Channel: % Value Growth 2021-2026
  • Table 55 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2021-2026
  • Table 56 Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2021-2026
  • Table 57 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2021-2026
  • Table 58 Forecast Sales in Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2021-2026
  • Table 59 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2021-2026
  • Table 60 Forecast Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2021-2026
  • Table 61 Non-Grocery Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2021-2026
  • Table 62 Non-Grocery Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2021-2026
  • Table 63 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Specialists by Channel: Value 2021-2026
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2021-2026
  • Table 65 Forecast Non-Grocery Specialists Outlets by Channel: Units 2021-2026
  • Table 66 Forecast Non-Grocery Specialists Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2021-2026
  • Table 67 Mixed Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2021-2026
  • Table 68 Mixed Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2021-2026
  • Table 69 Forecast Sales in Mixed Retailers by Channel: Value 2021-2026
  • Table 70 Forecast Sales in Mixed Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2021-2026
  • Table 71 Forecast Mixed Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2021-2026
  • Table 72 Forecast Mixed Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2021-2026
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 2 Research Sources
CONVENIENCE STORES IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Convenience stores booms, boosted by rising demand for proximity retailing
  • Numerous new convenience stores open as players look to cash in on high demand
  • Local convenience stores chains tend to have only regional reach
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Changing demand patterns, emerging trends to support growth in convenience stores
  • Growth in convenience stores to come at the expense of independent small grocers
  • The offer of high-quality local fresh produce likely to prove instrumental
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 73 Convenience Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2016-2021
  • Table 74 Convenience Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 75 Convenience Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 76 Convenience Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 77 Convenience Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2018-2021
  • Table 78 Convenience Stores LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2018-2021
  • Table 79 Convenience Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2021-2026
  • Table 80 Convenience Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2021-2026
DISCOUNTERS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Discounters surges ahead as consumers increasingly look for value for money
  • Only a limited range of players active in a highly competitive retailing category
  • Penny’s move into e-commerce a bold step into the future of discounters
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • A strong point ahead for discounters, with consumers set to continue seeking value
  • Lidl set to maintain its dominant position via various initiatives
  • Rewe Group’s Penny chain set to continue developing its operations in Romania
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 81 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2016-2021
  • Table 82 Discounters: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 83 Discounters GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 84 Discounters GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 85 Discounters LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2018-2021
  • Table 86 Discounters LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2018-2021
  • Table 87 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2021-2026
  • Table 88 Discounters Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2021-2026
HYPERMARKETS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Hypermarkets continues to struggle as growth rates remain below par in 2021
  • Omnichannel retailing emerges strongly to support flagging hypermarkets sales
  • Kaufland continues to expand throughout Romania, underpinning its strong leadership
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • A muted performance ahead as demand shifts towards proximity retailing
  • Few changes expected to be seen in the competitive environment in hypermarkets
  • Hypermarkets players set to take action to address flagging sales
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 89 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2016-2021
  • Table 90 Hypermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 91 Hypermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 92 Hypermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 93 Hypermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2018-2021
  • Table 94 Hypermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2018-2021
  • Table 95 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2021-2026
  • Table 96 Hypermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2021-2026
SUPERMARKETS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • A modest performance for supermarkets in 2021 due to various countervailing trends
  • Leading players continue to open new supermarkets, expanding the category’s footprint
  • A highly concentrated competitive environment results in intense rivalry between chains
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Supermarkets to benefit from prevailing consumer trends during the forecast period
  • E-commerce set to develop strongly in supermarkets, with Mega Image leading the way
  • Low prices and promotions to the fore as household incomes remain under pressure
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 97 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2016-2021
  • Table 98 Supermarkets: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 99 Supermarkets GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 100 Supermarkets GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 101 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2018-2021
  • Table 102 Supermarkets LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2018-2021
  • Table 103 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2021-2026
  • Table 104 Supermarkets Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2021-2026
TRADITIONAL GROCERY RETAILERS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Positive sales growth despite pressure on demand as consumers prioritise proximity
  • Independent businesses continue to dominate traditional grocery retailers
  • Short distribution chains and lead times benefit traditional food and drink specialists
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Traditional grocery retailers is slated for decline as modern grocery retailing rises
  • Financial pressures and suppressed consumer spending to present major challenges
  • Opportunities to survive and thrive in a challenging environment may lie in e-commerce
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 105 Traditional Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2016-2021
  • Table 106 Traditional Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 107 Traditional Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 108 Traditional Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 109 Traditional Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2018-2021
  • Table 110 Traditional Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2018-2021
  • Table 111 Traditional Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2021-2026
  • Table 112 Traditional Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2021-2026
APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR SPECIALIST RETAILERS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • A strong performance in 2021 after a challenging year in 2020 due to COVID-19
  • A major shift seen towards omnichannel retailing as e-commerce continues to take off
  • Major chained players with foreign origins continues to dominate sales
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • The anticipated expansion of shopping centres set to underpin strong growth
  • E-commerce set to become even more crucial for success in apparel and footwear
  • Store-based retailing set to maintain material advantages over e-commerce
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 113 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2016-2021
  • Table 114 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 115 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 116 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 117 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2018-2021
  • Table 118 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2018-2021
  • Table 119 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2021-2026
  • Table 120 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2021-2026
ELECTRONICS AND APPLIANCE SPECIALIST RETAILERS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Another strong year for sales as consumers continue to invest in equipping their homes
  • Retailers develop their e-commerce and consumer finance arms in response to trends
  • Category players begin preparations for the anticipated recovery of in-store shopping
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Sales growth set to flow from the expansion of the outlet networks of leading players
  • Government rebates for replacing old consumer appliances set to spur sales growth
  • Innovation and new technologies set to push demand for a variety of products
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 121 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2016-2021
  • Table 122 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 123 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 124 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 125 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2018-2021
  • Table 126 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2018-2021
  • Table 127 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2021-2026
  • Table 128 Electronics and Appliance Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2021-2026
HEALTH AND BEAUTY SPECIALIST RETAILERS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Chemists/pharmacies remains the largest and most influential category
  • Major chained players continue to dominate sales in chemists/pharmacies
  • Strong performances seen in beauty specialist retailers and drugstores/parapharmacies
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • A positive performance slated for health and beauty specialist retailers
  • Strong growth ahead for drugstores/parapharmacies as leading chained player expands
  • Optical goods stores to surge ahead as demand for vision correction continues to rise
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 129 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2016-2021
  • Table 130 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 131 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers by Channel: Value 2016-2021
  • Table 132 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 133 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 134 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 135 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2018-2021
  • Table 136 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2018-2021
  • Table 137 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2021-2026
  • Table 138 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2021-2026
  • Table 139 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers by Channel: Value 2021-2026
  • Table 140 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2021-2026
HOME AND GARDEN SPECIALIST RETAILERS IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Sales continue to rise as consumers invest in improving the home environment
  • Higher unit prices for furniture due to rising commodity prices boost sales growth
  • Shift towards e-commerce as consumers continue to avoid shopping in stores
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Rising demand and numerous new store openings to be seen during the forecast period
  • The development of e-commerce expected to continue presenting competition
  • A more robust approach to advertising expected to be seen as demand continues to rise
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 141 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2016-2021
  • Table 142 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 143 Sales in Home and Garden Specialist Retailers by Channel: Value 2016-2021
  • Table 144 Sales in Home and Garden Specialist Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 145 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 146 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 147 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2018-2021
  • Table 148 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2018-2021
  • Table 149 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2021-2026
  • Table 150 Home and Garden Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2021-2026
  • Table 151 Forecast Sales in Home and Garden Specialist Retailers by Channel: Value 2021-2026
  • Table 152 Forecast Sales in Home and Garden Specialist Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2021-2026
DEPARTMENT STORES IN ROMANIA
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Department stores remain absent from Romania
VARIETY STORES IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Variety stores remains an underdeveloped and unfamiliar category in Romania
  • Category leader Top Shop remains hugely influential over trends in variety stores overall
  • Miniso carries the flag for traditional variety stores, spreading awareness of the concept
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Distance-selling specialist Top Shop set to remain the largest and most influential player
  • Top Shop’s online retailing focus to blur the line between variety stores and e-commerce
  • Homewares set to remain the main focus for Top Shop as demand continues to rise
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 153 Variety Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2016-2021
  • Table 154 Variety Stores: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 155 Variety Stores GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 156 Variety Stores GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 157 Variety Stores LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2018-2021
  • Table 158 Variety Stores LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2018-2021
  • Table 159 Variety Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2021-2026
  • Table 160 Variety Stores Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2021-2026
WAREHOUSE CLUBS IN ROMANIA
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Warehouse clubs remain absent from Romania
DIRECT SELLING IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Direct selling dominated by beauty and personal care as the category targets women
  • Consumer health, homewares direct selling benefit from the presence of global names
  • Avon maintains leadership in direct selling in 2021 as Farmasi continues to gain ground
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • A major shift towards online sales and marketing is set to revolutionise direct selling
  • Few changes expected to be seen in the dominant product categories in direct selling
  • International direct selling brands with well-established global networks set to dominate
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 161 Direct Selling by Category: Value 2016-2021
  • Table 162 Direct Selling by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 163 Direct Selling GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 164 Direct Selling GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 165 Direct Selling Forecasts by Category: Value 2021-2026
  • Table 166 Direct Selling Forecasts by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
HOMESHOPPING IN ROMANIA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
  • A partial recovery for homeshopping in 2021 after strong sales declines in 2020
  • Low vaccination rates and further waves of the pandemic benefit homeshopping
  • Strengthened links between homeshopping and e-commerce support sales growth
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Pressure to come on homeshopping due to changing lifestyles and shopping habits
  • Numerous advantages set to underpin the shift from homeshopping to e-commerce
  • Studio Moderna and its Top Shop brand to remain the leading names in homeshopping
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 167 Homeshopping by Category: Value 2016-2021
  • Table 168 Homeshopping by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 169 Homeshopping GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 170 Homeshopping GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 171 Homeshopping Forecasts by Category: Value 2021-2026
  • Table 172 Homeshopping Forecasts by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
VENDING IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Positive sales growth returns for vending as consumers return to the streets
  • Most vending machines in Romania are located in semi-captive and captive locations
  • Leading players in vending continue to focus on captive and semi-captive locations
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Vending slated for a strong recovery from the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • More modern and sophisticated vending machines expected to be launched
  • Domestic players to remain dominant as vending offers little to international companies
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 173 Vending by Category: Value 2016-2021
  • Table 174 Vending by Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 175 Vending GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 176 Vending GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 177 Vending Forecasts by Category: Value 2021-2026
  • Table 178 Vending Forecasts by Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
E-COMMERCE (GOODS) IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • E-commerce emerges from COVID-19 as the big winner among retailing categories
  • Low vaccination rates and new waves of COVID-19 combine to support sales growth
  • Local player eMAG cements its position as the leader in e-commerce
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further strong growth for e-commerce due to long-term changes in shopping habits
  • Apps that connect consumers with local produce set to emerge strongly
  • E-commerce initiatives to tap into higher consumer awareness of sustainability issues
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 179 E-Commerce (Goods) by Channel and Category: Value 2016-2021
  • Table 180 E-Commerce (Goods) by Channel and Category: % Value Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 181 E-Commerce (Goods) GBO Company Shares: % Value 2017-2021
  • Table 182 E-Commerce (Goods) GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2018-2021
  • Table 183 Forecast E-Commerce (Goods) by Channel and Category: Value 2021-2026
  • Table 184 Forecast E-Commerce (Goods) by Channel and Category: % Value Growth 2021-2026
MOBILE E-COMMERCE (GOODS) IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • M-commerce outperforms e-commerce as consumers value the convenience of apps
  • M-commerce sales remain dominated by omnichannel retailers
  • Trend three
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Further growth for m-commerce, with many seeing this as the future of e-commerce
  • The ubiquity of mobile devices set underpin robust development for m-commerce
  • The rise of mobile payment apps to spur the development of m-commerce
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 185 Mobile E-Commerce (Goods): Value 2016-2021
  • Table 186 Mobile E-Commerce (Goods): % Value Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 187 Mobile E-Commerce (Goods) Forecasts: Value 2021-2026
  • Table 188 Mobile E-Commerce (Goods) Forecasts: % Value Growth 2021-2026
FOOD AND DRINK E-COMMERCE IN ROMANIAKEY DATA FINDINGS
2021 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Relatively high food spend and COVID-19 restrictions combine to support growth
  • Last-mile delivery services experience rapid growth due to high public demand
  • The launch of Bolt points towards the future of food and drink e-commerce
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Robust growth expected as food and drink e-commerce responds to emerging trends
  • Rising interest in locally cultivated fresh produce set to be targeted by specific apps
  • Grocery retailers face competition from food and drink brands offering products directly
CHANNEL DATA
  • Table 189 Food and Drink E-Commerce: Value 2016-2021
  • Table 190 Food and Drink E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2016-2021
  • Table 191 Food and Drink E-Commerce Forecasts: Value 2021-2026
  • Table 192 Food and Drink E-Commerce Forecasts: % Value Growth 2021-2026