Table of Content
Retailing in Serbia
Euromonitor International
March 2021
List OF CONTENTS AND TABLES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
COVID-19 impact on retailing
COVID-19 country impact
The modernisation trend continues to gather pace in 2020 in Serbia
Discounters has a bright future ahead thanks to the expansion of Lidl
What next for retailing?
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Informal retailing
Opening hours
Summary 1 Standard Opening Hours by Channel Type 2019
Physical retail landscape
Cash and carry
Seasonality
New Year’s Eve/Christmas
First Day of School
Patron Saint Celebration
Easter
Women’s Day
Payments and delivery
Emerging business models
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales in Retailing by Store-based vs Non-Store: Value 2015-2020
Table 2 Sales in Retailing by Store-based vs Non-Store: % Value Growth 2015-2020
Table 3 Sales in Store-Based Retailing by Channel: Value 2015-2020
Table 4 Sales in Store-Based Retailing by Channel: % Value Growth 2015-2020
Table 5 Store-Based Retailing Outlets by Channel: Units 2015-2020
Table 6 Store-Based Retailing Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2015-2020
Table 7 Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Channel: Value 2015-2020
Table 8 Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Channel: % Value Growth 2015-2020
Table 9 Non-Grocery Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2015-2020
Table 10 Non-Grocery Specialists: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2015-2020
Table 11 Sales in Non-Grocery Specialists by Channel: Value 2015-2020
Table 12 Sales in Non-Grocery Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2015-2020
Table 13 Non-Grocery Specialists Outlets by Channel: Units 2015-2020
Table 14 Non-Grocery Specialists Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2015-2020
Table 15 Retailing GBO Company Shares: % Value 2016-2020
Table 16 Retailing GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2017-2020
Table 17 Store-based Retailing GBO Company Shares: % Value 2016-2020
Table 18 Store-based Retailing GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2017-2020
Table 19 Store-based Retailing LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2017-2020
Table 20 Non-Store Retailing GBO Company Shares: % Value 2016-2020
Table 21 Non-Store Retailing GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2017-2020
Table 22 Non-Grocery Specialists GBO Company Shares: % Value 2016-2020
Table 23 Non-Grocery Specialists GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2017-2020
Table 24 Non-Grocery Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2017-2020
Table 25 Non-Grocery Specialists LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2017-2020
Table 26 Forecast Sales in Retailing by Store-based vs Non-Store: Value 2020-2025
Table 27 Forecast Sales in Retailing by Store-based vs Non-Store: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 28 Forecast Sales in Store-Based Retailing by Channel: Value 2020-2025
Table 29 Forecast Sales in Store-Based Retailing by Channel: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 30 Forecast Store-Based Retailing Outlets by Channel: Units 2020-2025
Table 31 Forecast Store-Based Retailing Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2020-2025
Table 32 Forecast Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Channel: Value 2020-2025
Table 33 Forecast Sales in Non-Store Retailing by Channel: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 34 Non-Grocery Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2020-2025
Table 35 Non-Grocery Specialists Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 36 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Specialists by Channel: Value 2020-2025
Table 37 Forecast Sales in Non-Grocery Specialists by Channel: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 38 Forecast Non-Grocery Specialists Outlets by Channel: Units 2020-2025
Table 39 Forecast Non-Grocery Specialists Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2020-2025
DISCLAIMER
GLOBAL MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
GLOBAL INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT
SOURCES
Summary 2 Research Sources
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
Slowed growth as a result of Lidl completing its expansion strategy
Forecourt retailers negatively impacted by travel bans and border closures
Leading retailers show solidarity by donating to the fight against COVID-19
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Discounters expected to continue expanding thanks to the rapid growth of Lidl
Forecourt retailers rebounds from as soon as 2021
Hypermarkets increases in popularity over the forecast period
CHANNEL DATA
Table 40 Modern Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2015-2020
Table 41 Modern Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2015-2020
Table 42 Sales in Modern Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2015-2020
Table 43 Sales in Modern Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2015-2020
Table 44 Modern Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2015-2020
Table 45 Modern Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2015-2020
Table 46 Modern Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2016-2020
Table 47 Modern Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2017-2020
Table 48 Modern Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2017-2020
Table 49 Modern Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2017-2020
Table 50 Modern Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2020-2025
Table 51 Modern Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 52 Forecast Sales in Modern Grocery Retailers by Channel: Value 2020-2025
Table 53 Forecast Sales in Modern Grocery Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 54 Forecast Modern Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2020-2025
Table 55 Forecast Modern Grocery Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2020-2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
The modernisation trend further encouraged by the COVID-19 pandemic
Growth is driven by traditional shopping habits and economising
Retailing landscape remains highly fragmented whilst Futura Plus leads
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Immediate rebound for the traditional channel post pandemic
Kiosks and food/drink/tobacco specialists expected to be unimpacted by the modernisation trend
The market consolidation trend will continue shaping the retailing landscape
CHANNEL DATA
Table 56 Traditional Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2015-2020
Table 57 Traditional Grocery Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2015-2020
Table 58 Traditional Grocery Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2016-2020
Table 59 Traditional Grocery Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2017-2020
Table 60 Traditional Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2017-2020
Table 61 Traditional Grocery Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2017-2020
Table 62 Traditional Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2020-2025
Table 63 Traditional Grocery Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2020-2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
Apparel and footwear specialist retailers continues to see growth, unlike most other European countries
E-commerce becomes even more of a focus of the leading players
LC Waikiki strengthens its lead thanks to its expansion strategy and accessible pricing
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Positive performance projected for over the forecast period
Although Zara is safe, other retail chains face problems in the future
Retailers focus on discounts and promotions at the beginning of the forecast period
CHANNEL DATA
Table 64 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2015-2020
Table 65 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2015-2020
Table 66 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2016-2020
Table 67 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2017-2020
Table 68 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2017-2020
Table 69 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2017-2020
Table 70 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2020-2025
Table 71 Apparel And Footwear Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2020-2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
Positive performance in response to the pandemic thanks to increased demand for products sold via the largest channels
Optical goods stores and beauty specialist retailers underperform due to the pandemic
dm-Drogerie Markt partners up with Glovo amidst the pandemic
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Pre pandemic norms resume from as soon as 2021
Lilly and Drogerie Markt continue focusing on expansion
Potential growth opportunity for vitamins and dietary supplements speciality retailers post pandemic
CHANNEL DATA
Table 72 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2015-2020
Table 73 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2015-2020
Table 74 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers by Channel: Value 2015-2020
Table 75 Sales in Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2015-2020
Table 76 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2016-2020
Table 77 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2017-2020
Table 78 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2017-2020
Table 79 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2017-2020
Table 80 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2020-2025
Table 81 Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 82 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers by Channel: Value 2020-2025
Table 83 Forecast Sales in Health and Beauty Specialist Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2020-2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
Shopping centre closures due to lockdown proves detrimental to variety stores
Department stores, mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs remain non-existent in Serbia
Studio Moderna intensifies its discounting of brand Top Shop amidst the pandemic
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Immediate rebound for mixed retailers, however other channels pose a threat
Studio Moderna relies on discounting to recover
Studio Moderna focuses on e-commerce and expansion
CHANNEL DATA
Table 84 Mixed Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2015-2020
Table 85 Mixed Retailers: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2015-2020
Table 86 Sales in Mixed Retailers by Channel: Value 2015-2020
Table 87 Sales in Mixed Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2015-2020
Table 88 Mixed Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2015-2020
Table 89 Mixed Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2015-2020
Table 90 Mixed Retailers GBO Company Shares: % Value 2016-2020
Table 91 Mixed Retailers GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2017-2020
Table 92 Mixed Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Outlets 2017-2020
Table 93 Mixed Retailers LBN Brand Shares: Selling Space 2017-2020
Table 94 Mixed Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space 2020-2025
Table 95 Mixed Retailers Forecasts: Value Sales, Outlets and Selling Space: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 96 Forecast Sales in Mixed Retailers by Channel: Value 2020-2025
Table 97 Forecast Sales in Mixed Retailers by Channel: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 98 Forecast Mixed Retailers Outlets by Channel: Units 2020-2025
Table 99 Forecast Mixed Retailers Outlets by Channel: % Unit Growth 2020-2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
Lockdown and social distancing severely impacts direct selling in 2020
Avon continues to donate to the Autonomous Women’s Centre organisation despite the COVID-19 pandemic
Herbalife raises awareness regarding immunity-boosting supplements
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Immediate recovery for direct selling, however e-commerce continues to hamper growth
Avon and Oriflame expand their portfolios to include fragrances
Dwindling economy creates job opportunities within direct selling post pandemic
CHANNEL DATA
Table 100 Direct Selling by Category: Value 2015-2020
Table 101 Direct Selling by Category: % Value Growth 2015-2020
Table 102 Direct Selling GBO Company Shares: % Value 2016-2020
Table 103 Direct Selling GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2017-2020
Table 104 Direct Selling Forecasts by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 105 Direct Selling Forecasts by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
E-commerce absorbs sales from store-based retailers forced to close during lockdown
Consumers prefer purchasing consumer electronics via e-commerce compared to other goods
Delhaize Serbia revamps its online platform in response to the sudden interest in e-commerce
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Slowed growth post pandemic, however e-commerce has a bright future in Serbia
Retailers focus on generating sales via e-commerce
Delivery services expected to become more organised
CHANNEL DATA
Table 106 E-Commerce by Channel and Category: Value 2015-2020
Table 107 E-Commerce by Channel and Category: % Value Growth 2015-2020
Table 108 E-Commerce GBO Company Shares: % Value 2016-2020
Table 109 E-Commerce GBN Brand Shares: % Value 2017-2020
Table 110 Forecast E-Commerce by Channel and Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 111 Forecast E-Commerce by Channel and Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2020 IMPACT
Mobile e-commerce grows significantly more than regular e-commerce
Younger generations continue to constitute the majority of mobile e-commerce’s consumer base
Amazon, eBay and Alibaba appeal to consumers thanks to their mobile-friendly apps
RECOVERY AND OPPORTUNITIES
Slowed growth in 2021 as consumers return to pre pandemic shopping habits
Retailers focus on launching mobile-friendly e-commerce shops and apps
Consumers continually trust purchasing via mobile e-commerce
CHANNEL DATA
Table 112 Mobile E-Commerce: Value 2015-2020
Table 113 Mobile E-Commerce: % Value Growth 2015-2020
Table 114 Mobile E-Commerce Forecasts: Value 2020-2025
Table 115 Mobile E-Commerce Forecasts: % Value Growth 2020-2025