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.
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…
Sales of major appliances slipped into decline across Western Europe in 2022, after most countries had been seeing growth during the pandemic, often in both 2020 and 2021. Consumers returning to more out-of-home activities as societies were fully…
Growth in major appliances went into reverse in Eastern Europe in 2020 due to the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the measures taken to try and control its spread. In addition, consumers were increasingly looking for cheaper or economy products…
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,…
In 2021, mergers and acquisitions in consumer health roared back, as economies opened up and consumer sentiment rode high from widespread vaccine access and unprecedented fiscal stimulus, to see its highest gains in years. However, the boom in M&A in…
In the face of a worsening macroeconomic environment in 2022, M&A activity shrank compared to the strong performance in 2021, and that slower trend is likely to continue in 2023. Investors are waiting for global economic trends and consumer health…
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…
In this half-year (H1-2021) update briefing, we investigate the latest developments in the global luxury goods industry, with a focus on the macro-economic and demographic changes and what these mean for our view of a likely outlook in the short to…
A growing health and wellness trend brings with it an increased focus on sleep health. Whilst the bulk of innovation is product-centric, brands are beginning to explore the broader sleep ecosystem. Retail channels are visually merchandising aspects…
Lodging was continuing its gradual recovery in Western Europe in 2022. While value growth was dynamic in this year, as in 2021, sales are still some way short of their pre-pandemic levels, given the size of the losses seen in 2020 due to the various…