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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…

Following the major declines in sales of colour cosmetics and fragrances in 2020 due to the pandemic, both categories have since been recovering, helping to drive the overall beauty and personal care performance in Western Europe. The growth in real…

Ecosystem partnerships is a critical factor for rapid scaling of leading digital wallets globally. Key usage factors are convenience, enhanced security and wide merchant acceptance. The short term focus includes cross-border transactions and…

Women’s health is driving interest in consumer health, with consumers looking for solutions for common health considerations across life stages. Euromonitor conducted a comprehensive review of over 40,000 women’s health products across the world to…

Despite economic pressures, eyewear players continue show resilience in 2024. Strategies include integration of technology, investment in educational content and portfolio adjustments to include low-cost brands that speak consumers on a budget. In…

Global consumer health sales grew by 2% in constant terms in 2023, with e-commerce cutting into the dominance of offline channels. To defend their market position, offline retailers are seeking growth through diversified business models and…

Amidst inflation, geopolitical tensions, and climate disasters causing supply chain disruptions, sustainability gains momentum, compelling action from both businesses and governments. This report brings together insights from Euromonitor’s Voice of…