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The briefing examines how the business services industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of business services output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry…

Growth in retail sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat recorded a marked slowdown in 2021, However, sales remained well above pre-pandemic levels in 2021, following the year-earlier growth spike due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Home…

Technological advances in 2022 will continue to reshape shopping behaviour for digitally-savvy consumers. This report explores the top five tech-driven trends expected to reshape commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in…

Retail sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat recorded strong growth in 2020 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) measures like lockdowns and foodservice closures resulting in more cooking and eating at home. While a slight decline was…

Experimentation with colour and at-home treatments bolstered hair care in 2020, while the forecast period will see increased price sensitivity, as the recessionary impact of the pandemic takes hold. Holistic hair care and a focus on hair health is…

In 2022, global business continues to face various risks, with a persisting Coronavirus pandemic, supply chain disruptions and inflation being top of mind for leaders. This report provides insights on how these three challenges might evolve this year…

The Travel Quarterly Statement for Q4 2021 reveals that the outlook for travel and tourism has been thrown off course by the new Omicron variant, representing the biggest threat to recovery, heightening uncertainty and causing a global economic…

Taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages in key markets, coupled with changing consumers tastes and attitudes to nutrition are beginning to address the question of sugar content in the industry. This report explores alternative sugar control strategies…

Dealing with the environmental consequences and hefty economic burden of food waste has proven to be extremely difficult in a world with finite resources and a growing population. With recent advancements in the sustainable development landscape and…

Channel shifts and recent shock to economies globally will shape the way consumers perceive private label within drinks. Changing consumption patterns will allow retailers to adapt private label in niche categories and explore beyond the “economy”…

The impact of the pandemic on the apparel and footwear industry has been such that market players are now reassessing standard operating procedures in place, from manufacturing to retail, as they need to adapt to new post-pandemic consumer lifestyles…

The global performance of adult incontinence is increasingly shaped by lifestyle trends and socioeconomic shifts beyond ageing, with an expanding consumer base hungry for a more diverse range of products and services to cater to individual needs.…

In the Voice of the Industry series, Euromonitor connects with industry professionals to explore trends and innovations. This report focuses on the alcoholic drinks industry, drawing on a survey of 548 professionals working in alcoholic drinks in…

This report highlights the results of Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Industry: Lifestyles survey capturing insights on consumer behaviour, shopping and spending priorities and corporate strategy objectives from professionals working in…

Surface care sales declined in Western Europe in 2021, but remained well above pre-pandemic levels after the marked growth spike seen in 2020. Unlike 2020, there was no stockpiling of products in 2021, and consumers were also relaxing somewhat the…

Despite the growth of modern retail, the informal retail channel continues to reflect the typical shopping experience of a large proportion of consumers across all income groups in Sub-Saharan Africa and will continue to do so in the future. The…

In the latest in an ongoing series of quarterly briefings looking at developments in the world of tobacco, we assess the latest performance of the major multinationals, NPD/NGP updates, the reviewed economic growth projections for the world’s key…

In 2021, Asia Pacific accounts for around one fifth of the world’s total carbonates consumption. Its off-trade volume growth reflects a recovery from 2020 where carbonates, being strongly associated with immediate consumption, are impacted during…

Consumers concerned about their physical and mental wellbeing are seeking preventative health solutions in food. This is driving sales of health and wellness packaged food, which reached USD497 billion in 2021. Free from has seen the strongest…

The global economy is expected to see slower growth and higher inflation amid the war in Ukraine and the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia. The main impact channels would be accelerated energy and commodity prices, disruptions in the global…