Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/26/2014 -- In a paradoxical way, the Portuguese economic crunch had a positive impact on home improvement and gardening stores until 2011.The economic downturn actually reinforced the cocooning trend, which meant that consumers spent more time at home, and became more aware of their surroundings. Thus, Portuguese consumers improved their homes and gardens to make them more welcoming and easier to live in. Nevertheless, in 2012 the trend inverted. The lack of consumer confidence, due to rising unemployment...

Euromonitor International's Home and Garden Specialist Retailers in Portugal 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.

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Product coverage: Furniture and Homewares Stores, Home Improvement and Gardening Stores.

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

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