Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across in...
Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across industries, consumers and national markets, with insight and market statistics that offer global strategic coverage.
China’s struggles with the Omicron variant across much of the year meant that sales of major appliances declined in 2022, resulting in slightly negative growth for the Asia Pacific region as a whole, given the size of this country’s market. However,…
Mental health has emerged as a key consumer demand in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic. This briefing will examine survey data to understand how consumers are managing stress, where they go for support, and what other health issues they suffer…
The disposable hygiene industry is expected to see continued growth after a temporary setback in 2022, supported by improved health awareness, product accessibility and income, particularly in developing markets. Moving forward, a more holistic sense…
Beverages have been at the nexus of social interactions and an essential lubricant facilitating cultural evolution for millennia. Brewing in Mesopotamia, wine symposia in Ancient Greece and a coffee takeaway in any contemporary metropolitan city have…
The global luxury goods industry is witnessing a recovery, and is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2023. Gulf Council Countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE witness are recovering, as the countries welcome tourists. The outlook remains…
The eating-at-home business has surged in the last years, offering more options for consumers. This includes meal delivery, ready meals, home-cooked food, and even snacks that deliver satiety and nutrition. In the context of inflationary pressures,…
Personalisation’s appeal is intensifying as modern consumers demand greater convenience and efficiency. Increasing awareness of the importance of nutrition for general health invites businesses’ innovations to create more granular tech solutions that…
Benefiting from growing smartphone penetration, supportive regulations and so on, a growing number of digital banks have been launched, challenging the incumbents. However, among all digital banks, less than a quarter are known to be profitable. Key…
As consumers consider and preplan their snack purchases more in lieu of economic challenges, anchoring innovations around consumer routines and need states has become increasingly important. Looking closely at routine shifts such as those in work and…
This IFA 2022 Event Insights report unveils important product launches from one of the biggest trade shows for consumer electronics and appliances held annually in Berlin. Under the themes Connectivity and Smart Home, Sustainability and…