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2020-2030 will be a key decade for professional football. It has seen the FIFA World Cup travel to the Middle East for the first time in its history, the women’s game is seeing positive commercial momentum, and the battle for the attention of Gen Z…

Eating occasions have evolved significantly with changes in consumer habits, and home as a hub will be a core focus in the next few years. Meanwhile, experiential dining out and food discovery at specialist retailers have been under threat, leading…

This report analyses the breakaway European Super League (ESL) plans in the context of the commercial performance of European football more broadly.

As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…

Coronavirus may have caused a disruption to the growth patterns of bourbons, ryes and other US whiskies, but strong domestic demand should help consumption growth to bounce back quickly. International growth will be more of a challenge, as trade wars…

Channel shifts accelerated by Coronavirus (COVID-19) have required significant and strategic business changes to adapt to these new consumer demands. This report quantifies and compares digital shopping behaviours before and during the height of…

Digital disruption in beauty and personal care will continue to accelerate globally due to the Coronavirus impact, which sets the tone for “digital” to become a dominant means of beauty industry participation over the forecast period. The core values…

The coronavirus pandemic has significantly changed where and how consumers shop. Businesses must analyse this evolution and reshape their selling strategies accordingly. This report delves into these two important aspects of shopping, where and how,…

Celebrations are moving away from foodservice and festivals and back into homes. This creates opportunities for experiential foods in retail. Consumers have more time than before the pandemic, and many have started cooking, creating opportunities in…

The Club Index was developed as a means to benchmark top sports clubs across key metrics, ensuring that stakeholders can contextualize performance and opportunity across the sports industry.

Understanding the commercial opportunities that professional sports clubs offer can be challenging. The Club Index was developed as a means to benchmark top-flight domestic clubs across key metrics, ensuring that potential and existing partners can…

Variety stores in Western Europe are seeing renewed interest from consumers, as operators expand rapidly, with a focus on low prices and broad product assortments. While store-based retailing more widely continues to struggle in the context of the…

The importance of customer loyalty has grown in a time of disruption and rising uncertainty. A central place is taken by consumer-centric strategies, retention efforts and the need to provide added value to loyalty scheme members. One-size-fits all…

Caffeinated products is a dynamic growth area in beverages, as the consumer need for effective energy outweighs rising concerns about stress and anxiety. This fundamental tension, however, means that as caffeine consumption grows, increasing…

At the time of writing this report, Australia faces a second wave of COVID-19 infections, resulting in major lockdowns across the most populous states, significantly impacting businesses and consumers. The impact of COVID-19 has resulted in…

Environmental concerns are gaining significance in alcoholic drinks, as a result of reputational, legal and practical considerations. Much of the industry is exposed to the impact of climate change on agricultural production, accentuating the need…

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the consumer goods market in Sub-Saharan Africa, with recovery expected to take place over time. Consumers expenditure has been negatively affected, as value seeking consumers shift to essential products. The…

Tetra Laval Group remains one of the leading producers of consumer goods packaging globally, with a strong presence in liquid cartons, which dominate its sales. Dynamic growth has been seen in emerging markets, which offer interesting new growth…

The EU Single Use Plastic Directive is catalysing change in the European beverage packaging landscape, from targeting recycling and recycled content minimums, to requiring plastic closures to stay attached, tethered, to plastic containers. This, in…

Industry stakeholders are increasingly debating between sustainability and technology leadership strategies in the appliances market. As margins continue to shrink, leadership in either category is critical to maintain continued competitiveness. In…