World

Following jewellery sales’ strong rebound in 2021 from the pandemic-induced steep decline seen in 2020, the re-emergence of COVID-19 in China resulted in a slowdown in the regional performance in 2022, with a return to 2019 sales levels not now…

The hot drinks industry continues to confront the challenges caused by global increases in input costs. Questions surrounding pricing strategies will be the major story of 2023 as commodity costs moderate and consumers beset by the rising cost of…

As e-commerce growth rates slow from historic highs, the online channel is no longer a rising tide for all categories and brands. While potential exists with e-commerce accounting for 50% of retail’s expected growth in the next five years, retailers…

Beauty and personal care sales fell in 2022, amid strong inflationary pressure. Consumers are looking for convenience and are decreasingly channel loyal. In this scenario, retailers have widely adopted omnichannel strategies. E-commerce has seen…

Every year, Euromonitor International identifies emerging and fast-moving trends that are expected to gain traction in the year ahead. These trends highlight shifts in consumer values and priorities and related changes in behaviour which disrupts…

Companies face numerous challenges in 2023 after recent record-breaking sales. They include weakened demand, high interest rates on debts, and tighter consumer credit conditions. Elevated inventory levels are also of concern.

The effects of the pandemic are melting away and, with them, some of the customers who turned to the resurgent frozen food category in 2020; however, the prospects for frozen are potentially bright in the long term, above all thanks to a strong…

Cities are hubs for spending, with 80% of expenditure expected to be generated by urban areas in 2023. Spending growth in 2023 will, however, be sluggish, as cost of living challenges force consumers to be more conservative in their expenditure. Over…

Self-care at home, as an aspect of the wellness trend, needs to be evaluated as a strategic planning priority as this will sit alongside sustainability long term as a core value pillar. This topic accelerated over the pandemic and keeps accelerating…

Fashion sales in Latin America have surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 2022, driven mainly by price increases due to high inflation. E-commerce grew strongly to become the second largest channel, but consumers in the region are still more inclined to…

Inflationary pressure, supply chain issues and the cost of living crisis have put pressure on retail prices, making it challenging for companies to cover costs and retain consumer loyalty.

This report analyses how premiumisation is adopted in Asian food markets – a strategy to draw value growth in a challenging economic environment. Distilling consumer motivations to spend and key categories that show persistent growth despite unit…

While e-commerce growth rates are normalising, the online channel remains a key one for brands, as retail becomes omnichannel. Riding this wave entails more than distribution. Brands must have a comprehensive digital shelf strategy, encompassing…

This report explores retailing shifts in the home care industry over the period 2017 to 2022, which includes the impact of rising global inflation rates and the post-COVID-19 pandemic scenario on store-based retail and non-store channels, including…

As the world moves beyond COVID-19, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands must navigate a reality in which e-commerce growth has slowed dramatically from the lofty heights of the pandemic. Using insights obtained from Euromonitor International’s…

The long-standing movement towards marketing and formulating around “wellness” continues to deepen, as companies across consumer goods experiment with using this concept to attract consumers. This briefing identifies the factors behind the blurred…

Now is the time for investment in women’s football. The rate of growth of women’s football shows the further expansion that is on the horizon while the obstacles the game still faces provide key opportunities for sponsors to get in at the ground…

This half-year review of Euromonitor International’s Staple Foods data provides analysis of the biannual update to Euromonitor International’s Forecast Model (FM), alongside the quarterly update to the Macro Model, offering insight into the most…

Pet care is a fast-growing industry. Mars and Nestlé continue to retain their dominance by a significant margin, but their shares are being challenged by other players. This report discusses how market leaders and players are responding to shifting…

Consumers are facing increased pressure from rising prices as global inflation reaches 7% in 2023. The impact of higher costs of living is felt from top earners in developed markets to struggling households in emerging and developing countries.…