USA

In 2024, wearable electronics is poised for retail volume growth in the US, with growth amongst the major players driven primarily by Garmin and Apple in smart wearables. Garmin’s Venu 3 smartwatch stands out for its commitment to inclusivity,…

The decline in retail volume sales of portable players expected to be observed in the US in 2024 can primarily be attributed to the sustained decrease in sales within the other portable media players category. This particular category is set to…

Smartphones in the US is set to see low retail volume growth in 2024, after a difficult couple of years. Despite continuous innovation and the release of new models by major smartphone manufacturers, there is an emerging trend of consumers in the US…

In-car navigation is set to see a double-digit retail volume decline in the US in 2024. This can be attributed to the rapid proliferation and advance of embedded navigation systems within modern vehicles, as well as the widespread adoption of…

In 2024, consumer spending on digital cameras in the US has remained cautious amidst persistent economic uncertainty, with retail volume sales expected to continue to decline. The broader economic landscape and shifting consumer spending behaviours…

One trend in home video in the US in 2024 has been the rising popularity of cheaper Chinese brands of televisions, particularly in LCD TVs, with this category set to return to retail volume growth. As consumers have become more cost-conscious amidst…

In home audio and cinema in the US market, traditional categories such as audio separates, digital media player docks, hi-fi systems, and non-wireless speakers continue to offer high-fidelity audio experiences, but face challenges achieving growth…

True wireless (TWS) earbuds is set to see the strongest retail volume growth within headphones in the US in 2024. However, continued bifurcation is anticipated in this category in 2024, with growth concentrated at the lower and higher ends of the…

Consumer electronics in the US is set to exhibit signs of stabilisation in 2024, following turbulent conditions over the prior two years. As supply chain constraints gradually eased and component availability improved, manufacturers have been better…

Laptops is anticipated to experience a rebound in total volume sales in the US during 2024, after a period of decline in the previous couple of years. A key factor driving this resurgence is the need for consumers and enterprises to refresh their…

Sweet biscuits, snack bars and fruit snacks is set to see another year of slow retail volume decline in 2024, along with solid current value growth due to price rises. However, performances are expected to vary across categories. For instance,…

Even as inflationary pressures plagued packaged food across the board, the allure of sweet treats kept consumers buying sugar confectionery in the US in 2023, and both retail volume and current value growth are set to be maintained in 2024. Consumer…

In 2024, snacks in the US is set to see little overall movement in retail volume terms, and solid growth in current value terms. Snacks has faced rising pressures on consumer demand, while simultaneously battling global supply chain challenges, with…

In 2023, private label gained share in savoury snacks in the US, and this is expected to continue in 2024. Particularly within salty snacks, private label has continued to steal share from the leaders, moving up into second position from 2022. Behind…

After retail volume sales of ice cream in the US saw significant growth during the first year of the pandemic in 2020, the category subsequently saw declining volumes, with this trend set to continue in 2024. This is due to a normalisation of sales…

After an exceptional pandemic-driven decline in 2020, and a subsequent period of strong rebound, gum in the US is set to turn to retail volume decline in 2024. This fits with the trend from prior to social distancing, as consumers had long been…

Most categories within chocolate confectionery in the US saw retail current value growth in 2023, and this is set to continue in 2024. However, some have not enjoyed the same growth in volume terms. There are several reasons for this, amongst them is…

The briefing explores structural drivers of inflation and their impact on the global economy and business environment. Factors such as demographics changes, globalisation reset, decarbonisation, AI revolution and higher debt levels would add to the…

Over the period to 2040, the US is set to see an increase in childless households, due to a low birth rate and an ageing population. Increased immigration and rising incomes are expected to drive economic growth and consumption. The US will remain…

This report provides valuable insights into product innovation in the US, analysing data from Euromonitor’s Innovation platform. The report covers the Food and Beverage categories, showing the level of new brand and sub-brand launch activity.