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Red Bull maintained its global leadership in energy drinks through solid value growth across most major markets, despite fiercer competition and macroeconomic challenges. Red Bull’s established premium positioning, solid supply chain operations and…

Flexible packaging accounts for the major share of the unit volumes used in dog and cat food, home care and packaged food. The versatile nature of flexible packaging as well as its cost-effective nature lends it to a wide range of applications across…

This report examines the global car rental industry, providing analysis on market sizes, brand and company shares and growth trends during the review and forecast periods. The report also considers the major trends shaping the global car rental…

The evolution of women’s health hinges on a more resilient innovation ecosystem that adopts a sex-based lens across all aspects of health needs, from inception to path-to-purchase engagement and marketing. Business expansion and scaling through…

The home care competitive landscape has remained consistent over the years. However, in recent times, industry leaders have been facing headwinds in terms of rising input costs and waning volume growth. This report explores the competitive state of…

As the post-pandemic recovery gave way to a world steeped in geopolitical conflict and severe inflationary pressures, the alcoholic drinks industry’s resilience was put to the test. With global total volume growth rates turning negative and the…

A fall in volumes in 2023 suggests an end to post-pandemic momentum in alcoholic drinks. On-trade recovery has stalled, hampered by the impact of sustained cost of living pressures in addition to existing behavioural change. Distribution patterns…

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is China’s most important retailer and the second largest e-commerce retailer globally. Alibaba is, however, increasingly being challenged in China and abroad, as ByteDance and PDD Holdings emerge as significant threats to…

In the dynamic global soft drinks market, strategic adaptation and innovation are crucial for industry leaders. Coca-Cola exemplifies this with focused portfolio optimisation and innovation, including digital technologies like AI. This approach…

Fiskars Oyj Abp’s growth plan is “Win with the Winners”, championing brands, channel and emerging geographic spread upgrades. The product strategy leans into the rising appeal of luxury, while the CSR strategy promotes green and circular living, and…

The sports industry continues its post-pandemic recovery in 2024, with strong attendances and significant commercial activity, especially with brands from emerging industries. Fan engagement and exposure growth remain the main goals in the industry,…

Flexible packaging is the leading type of packaging in Western Europe, very heavily used in the packaged food industry, and with ever increasing usage in the dog and cat food industry. With sustainability concerns remaining top of mind, players are…

This report analyses the e-commerce landscape in China, South Korea and Japan. It highlights the importance of these markets for domestic strategy and international expansion. The report showcases top retailers and focuses on consumer preferences,…

E-commerce growth rates have slowed from historic pandemic-related highs, meaning it is no longer a rising tide for all categories and brands. While vast potential exists, with e-commerce expected to account for half of retail’s growth over the next…

Holistic wellness in pet health is becoming more sophisticated than ever. As needs become more nuanced, expected benefits are becoming more specific. This report explores how pet life stage nutrition offers opportunities for targeting stage-specific…

As economic and geopolitical uncertainties are on the rise, business leaders need to anticipate and respond proactively rather than reactively to potential shocks. By analysing alternative macro scenarios, this report highlights the top global risks…

This report highlights the urgency for companies in the Health and Beauty sector to adopt transparent, effective sustainability communication to manage risks, meet legislative demands and leverage opportunities. It emphasises the necessity for firms…

In a challenging 2023, with high inflationary pressures, Electrolux AB experienced a decline in sales. However, with growth in refrigeration appliances and strong brand rankings in various markets, the company may be able to achieve future growth…

As the impacts of technology advance and some consumer habits that started in 2020-2021 solidify, new industries feel the impact of greater demand for Convenience. In this briefing, we will analyse how this megatrend has shaped to different consumer…

After the pandemic-induced demand spike, sales of toys and games recorded a marked decline in Western Europe in 2022, with stagnation being seen in 2023. Most countries have been impacted by high inflation, putting pressure on local consumers’…