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Read the latest insight and see full market statistics for the US and Canada, for a comprehensive understanding of shifting consumer preferences and how industries are expected to develop in two of the most affluent, innovative and highest demand cou...
Canada’s political stability and solid economic freedom form the foundations for strong private sector development. The economy will slow in the short term, whilst the country remains prone to global commodity price changes and is overly reliant on a…
Personal luxury retail value sales grew by 5% in 2023 to reach USD105.2 billion, supported by growth recorded by leading brand providers, such as LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc and Capri Holdings Ltd. Sales in 2023 were boosted by consumers…
Personal luxury is set to see current value growth of 6% in 2023 to total CAD11.4 billion. Growth is being supported by strong performances from leading brand providers, such as Michael Kors Canada Holdings Ltd, Canada Goose Holdings Inc and L’Oréal…
Retail volume and current value sales of electric facial cleansers are set to continue to decline in 2023. L’Oréal discontinued its Clarisonic system in 2021. In 2023, Clinique discontinued its own version of an electric facial cleanser, the Sonic…
Personal care appliances in Canada witnessed another year of decline in market value, a trend attributed to multiple factors. Closure of salon services during quarantine initially surged demand for at-home solutions, but the market has since…
Following the extraordinary growth witnessed by personal accessories in 2021, buoyed by the release of pent-up demand and accumulated savings, current value growth slowed to single digits in 2022, although performances varied by category, and the…
In 2023, personal accessories saw robust current value growth, building on the strong recovery observed in 2022 as COVID-19 safety restrictions were lifted. In particular, the first half of 2023 saw local consumers update and enhance their personal…
It is evident that the average consumer has become more health-conscious since COVID-19, as seen through transformations in ingredient-focused product development in dermatologicals, alongside the rise of natural remedies and botanical compositions…
Paediatric cough/cold remedies is projected to deliver further strong retail volume and value (constant 2023 prices) growth in 2023. The growth in demand for these products is informed by the supply shortages of paediatric cold and flu remedies in…
In 2022, the US saw a significant rise in the demand for convenient packaging solutions, reflecting evolving consumer lifestyles and preferences. This trend was catalysed by a multitude of factors, including the busy, on-the-go nature of modern life.…
In 2022, packaging in Canada was consumer-centric, with their lifestyles and demands shaping the packaging industry. Sustainability was the key concern driving packaging innovation in Canada in 2022. The Canadian government released its Single-Use…
Maintaining the trend from the previous two years, other pet food in the US is set to see slight retail volume decline in 2024, along with current value growth. As pet ownership increasingly becomes a premium commitment, players in other pet food…
Other pet food in Canada mirrors key trends in dog and cat food towards the end of the review period. In this vein, Canadian pet owners are increasingly seeking premium options through the use of natural ingredients. This has translated into a rise…
Malt-based hot drinks experienced a surge in retail volume sales in 2020 due to COVID-19, but quickly returned to the pre-pandemic level of sales. Unfortunately, decline is expected to continue in 2023. On the other hand, chocolate-based flavoured…
Other hot drinks is dominated by chocolate-based flavoured powder drinks, which accounted for more than 95% of volume sales in the category in 2023.
Other dairy is facing the same cross-category inflationary pressures, with rising unit prices resulting in lower volume sales in the face of consumers’ economic uncertainty. Such price hikes, largely unseen in recent years, coupled with a channel…
Other dairy products, encompassing chilled and shelf stable desserts, coffee whiteners, condensed and evaporated milk, and cream, as well as fromage frais and quark, exhibit commendable performance during 2022 and 2023. Despite sustained price…
In 2022, the US experienced value-conscious behaviour across consumer goods industries, catalysed by high inflation and subsequent price increases. Tightening wallets caused US consumers to re-evaluate essential purchases, including oral care…
In 2023, oral care experienced robust growth fuelled by sustained consumer interest in self-care and heightened awareness of hygiene's crucial role in overall wellbeing. While volumes lagged behind value in most categories due to inflation-induced…
Supply chain disruptions and heightened inflationary pressure continue to present challenges across all packaged food and fresh food categories. Food markets face a particular test with elevated inflation, even as the pandemic’s effects on markets…
NRT patches is set to continue to witness steep volume and current value declines in 2023, as the topical option struggles to gain momentum against the rising popularity of newer, more convenient oral alternatives. In recent years, the rise of…
NRT smoking cessation aids is projected to see positive retail value (constant 2023 prices) growth over 2023. While retail volume sales are set to decline, partly due to maturity in 2023, following the registering of significant growth earlier in the…
The New York in the US report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…
The global energy crisis has had far-reaching implications for consumers, businesses and entire economies, highlighting the importance of the global energy transition and boosting energy efficiency, while creating opportunities for innovation and…
The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…
The world is rapidly evolving due economic, political, geographic and climate changes. This is contributing to a change in consumer’s habit and behaviour as they try to keep pace with these newer developments. Deeper understanding of these changes…
It is important to understand how urbanisation is being driven in emerging markets, and how new suburban developments are occurring in developed markets, what changes in household types and sizes will occur, and how the modern home will evolve,…
Due to changing global demographics and unfolding financial and environmental concerns, consumption patterns have been evolving over the recent years, accelerating the shift towards more budget-conscious and eco-aware shopping. As changing consumer…
After decades of low inflation, economies, companies and consumers worldwide struggle to cope with the surging cost-of-living crisis. While the costs are proliferating, the expansion in remuneration is slow. This squeeze on living standards leads to…
The Nashville, TN in the US report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…
Inflation and subsequent consumer spending rationing are intensifying the need for differentiation through value-adding innovations that resonate well with millennial and generation Z parents – key audiences for nappies/diapers/pants. Understanding…
Canada experienced significant inflation in 2022, impacting consumer purchasing power and leading to reduced spending, particularly on essential items like nappies/diapers/pants. However, 2023 saw a marginal increase in volume consumption as…