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Financial cards and payments have indeed witnessed substantial growth in 2023. However, this growth has seen a notable slowdown due to consumers adopting a more cautious approach to spending. Factors contributing to this caution include the sluggish…

The momentum of debit card usage continues to surge in 2023, mirroring the trend seen in recent years and maintaining its steadfast trajectory since the onset of the pandemic. The issuance of debit cards has remained notably robust, showcasing the…

The landscape of credit cards in 2023 exhibits a dynamic where growth, while still apparent, has tapered in comparison to preceding years. This slowdown is a result of heightened prudence exercised by users, stemming from their concern over the…

Consumer lending has sustained notable growth in 2023, albeit at a more tempered pace compared to the robust expansions witnessed in the preceding years. This growth encompasses both the outstanding balance and gross lending, surpassing pre-pandemic…

Consumer credit has continued to witness robust growth in 2023, albeit at a moderated pace compared to the preceding two years. This growth encompasses both outstanding balances and gross lending, having already rebounded to pre-pandemic levels in…

Wound care is another category seeing growth, thanks to consumers’ return to active, out-of-home lifestyles and the return of children and students to schools and colleges. On the companies’ side, they have increased their efforts to gain more…

Abbott Laboratorios SA maintains its lead in weight management and wellbeing, thanks to the success of its Ensure brand in supplement nutrition drinks. Indeed, Ensure holds a strong lead in the category overall, with around a third of all brand…

The end of the pandemic era has influenced sales of vitamins. For example, vitamin C skyrocketed in sales in 2020, as consumers sought out natural immunity boosters in the face of the COVID-19 virus. Following this significant spike, sales then…

The post-pandemic resumption of sporting activities, with consumers renewing their gymnasium and sports club memberships, has helped the recovery of sports nutrition, with sales patterns continuing to normalise following the atypical highs and lows…

Sleep aids is a winner in consumer health in 2023, thanks to growing consumer awareness around such products and their benefits. This also stems from the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, which triggered both health and wellness trends and instances of…