The International Housewares Association (IHA) has launched the 2025 IHA State of the Industry report, a new total market resource for the home and housewares industry. The first of the report’s three installments, which provides data and analysis on U.S. market size by category and retail channel, is now available on IHA’s independent news and information platform, HomePageNews.com.
Mexican retail chain Suburbia inaugurated a new department store in the Pacific coast resort city of Acapulco. Suburbia, owned and operated by the Puerto de Liverpool retail company, reportedly is actively seeking locations for new stores in cities around Mexico. Read the full article (in Spanish) in Retailers Magazine.
El Salvador-based discount retail chain Dollarcity plans to enter the Mexican market this year backed by its Canadian partner Dollarama, according to a report in Retailers Magazine. The new Dollarcity stores are expected to offer product lines including housewares, office supplies and personal care products as well as pet supplies, toys, hardware and stationery. Read more in the article here. (in Spanish)
E-commerce in Mexico registered approximately US$39.5 billion in sales in 2024, representing 20% growth with respect to the previous year, according to data from the Mexican On-Line Sales Association (AMVO). Product categories showing the strongest sales growth on line include home and garden, DIY and small appliances. Read more here via Mexico Business News.
U.S.-based DIY and hardware retailer The Home Depot plans to invest US$1.3 billion in Mexico operations through 2028, the Mexican government announced. The ambitious program includes the opening of 25 new sales locations and two new materials warehouses, supported by advanced technology for logistics platforms and last-mile delivery systems, among others. Read more here.