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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is China’s most important retailer and the second largest e-commerce retailer globally. Alibaba is, however, increasingly being challenged in China and abroad, as ByteDance and PDD Holdings emerge as significant threats to…

In the dynamic global soft drinks market, strategic adaptation and innovation are crucial for industry leaders. Coca-Cola exemplifies this with focused portfolio optimisation and innovation, including digital technologies like AI. This approach…

Fiskars Oyj Abp’s growth plan is “Win with the Winners”, championing brands, channel and emerging geographic spread upgrades. The product strategy leans into the rising appeal of luxury, while the CSR strategy promotes green and circular living, and…

The sports industry continues its post-pandemic recovery in 2024, with strong attendances and significant commercial activity, especially with brands from emerging industries. Fan engagement and exposure growth remain the main goals in the industry,…

Flexible packaging is the leading type of packaging in Western Europe, very heavily used in the packaged food industry, and with ever increasing usage in the dog and cat food industry. With sustainability concerns remaining top of mind, players are…

This report analyses the e-commerce landscape in China, South Korea and Japan. It highlights the importance of these markets for domestic strategy and international expansion. The report showcases top retailers and focuses on consumer preferences,…

E-commerce growth rates have slowed from historic pandemic-related highs, meaning it is no longer a rising tide for all categories and brands. While vast potential exists, with e-commerce expected to account for half of retail’s growth over the next…

Holistic wellness in pet health is becoming more sophisticated than ever. As needs become more nuanced, expected benefits are becoming more specific. This report explores how pet life stage nutrition offers opportunities for targeting stage-specific…

As economic and geopolitical uncertainties are on the rise, business leaders need to anticipate and respond proactively rather than reactively to potential shocks. By analysing alternative macro scenarios, this report highlights the top global risks…

This report highlights the urgency for companies in the Health and Beauty sector to adopt transparent, effective sustainability communication to manage risks, meet legislative demands and leverage opportunities. It emphasises the necessity for firms…

In a challenging 2023, with high inflationary pressures, Electrolux AB experienced a decline in sales. However, with growth in refrigeration appliances and strong brand rankings in various markets, the company may be able to achieve future growth…

As the impacts of technology advance and some consumer habits that started in 2020-2021 solidify, new industries feel the impact of greater demand for Convenience. In this briefing, we will analyse how this megatrend has shaped to different consumer…

After the pandemic-induced demand spike, sales of toys and games recorded a marked decline in Western Europe in 2022, with stagnation being seen in 2023. Most countries have been impacted by high inflation, putting pressure on local consumers’…

Although sales were stagnating in Japan and declining in South Korea in 2023, a strong rebound in China helped drive positive growth in the overall regional toys and games market in this year. This followed the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in China a…

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…

Beauty and personal care recorded another year of positive growth in real value terms in Middle East and Africa in 2023, led by another strong performance in Saudi Arabia, the region’s biggest market. Saudi Arabia will also continue to be a major…

After being negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in recent years, beauty and personal care was recording positive growth in real value terms in Asia Pacific in 2023. However, a difficult economic backdrop, such as high inflation resulting in…

In spite of high inflation in the region, growth has been positive in the last two years of the 2018-2023 period in Latin America, helping beauty and personal care sales recover from the losses experienced during the pandemic. Although premium…

Amazon is one of the most recognisable brands in the world. Founded as an online bookstore in 1994, Amazon’s operations today includes first- and third-party marketplaces, grocery, advertising, streaming, web services and healthcare. At its core,…

The global labour markets are rapidly evolving, influenced by demographic shifts, technological advancements, changing workforce preferences, and unexpected events. While this transformation impacts costs, productivity and economic growth, it also…