The temperate climate might be one good reason why gardening is a beloved activity in Italy. Additionally, Italian houses usually provide some outdoor spaces, such as yards, balconies, or gardens. Around 42 percent of Italians have a garden, while a smaller share has a
. Indeed, gardening is one of the
undertaken by Italians when spending time at home, with a slightly higher popularity among women than men. A recent survey conducted among parents with children shows that gardening is also one of the favorite
Data on gardening retailers further confirm the popularity of such activities. The number of Italian
stores specializing in gardening products has been growing significantly, going from 205 to 434 in ten years. Garden Team is the leading Italian retailer operating in the gardening sector, with 28 stores nationwide and a
total retail surface of 138,700 square meters. The northern and central regions count the
highest number of stores. More specifically, Veneto was the region with the most gardening stores, followed by Emilia-Romagna and Trentino South-Tyrol. Meanwhile, some Italian regions did not have any stores for those following their green thumb, such as Aosta Valley, Liguria, and Campania.
Distribution channels
The preferred
distribution channel for gardening items in Italy are specialized stores close to home and within shopping malls. Online shopping holds a relatively low share, with about 13 percent of consumers buying on websites. However, the need for increased health precautions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic could affect consumer decisions on
where to shop. According to a 2020 survey, some respondents declared that they were willing to increase or to start purchasing gardening products online. In addition, almost a quarter of respondents wanted to consider other distribution channels safer for health.
Gardening and the COVID-19 pandemic
The effects of the pandemic could also be seen in the
sales value of gardening products, which rose significantly in May 2020. During the lockdown, which began in March 2020, many non-essential stores had to close. In May, Italy started to ease emergency measures and the
garden equipment sales value grew again after a steep drop in March and April. In particular, data show that above-ground pools experienced the largest increase, followed by barbecues.
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