Beauty and Personal Care

Rising costs of living pose challenges globally, but companies can find opportunities in several categories, essential and discretionary, especially in underpenetrated fast-growing markets. By considering category adjacencies and focusing on value,…

Baby and child-specific products in India continued to see strong retail current value growth in 2023, despite the deceleration in the birth rate. Several factors are contributing to the declining birth rate in the country, including obesity, stress,…

In 2023, bath and shower in India experienced mid single-digit retail current value growth, particularly driven by intimate hygiene and body wash/shower gel, which saw the strongest growth rates within bath and shower. The surge in intimate hygiene…

In 2023, beauty and personal care in India exhibited substantial retail current value growth, and maintained momentum across all the main categories. Colour cosmetics, sun care, and fragrances were amongst the fastest growing categories, driven by…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

In 2022, colour cosmetics in India successfully recovered from the impacts of the pandemic, setting the stage for a double-digit surge in retail current value growth in 2023. Post-COVID-19, skin care products were all the rage, overshadowing the…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…

The report will explore the key themes transforming consumer behaviour in Asia Pacific in the world beyond the pandemic, namely Digital Living, Rethink Wellness, Sustainable Living, Make My Life Easier and Search for Experiences, and the strategies…

Deodorants in India showed double-digit retail current value growth in 2023. Consumers are increasingly conscious about personal hygiene, driving demand for deodorants as an essential grooming product. Moreover, a growing desire for good health and…

Depilatories in India experienced substantial double-digit retail current value growth in 2023, finally surpassing the pre-pandemic sales figures. This surge can be attributed to the growing consumer inclination towards personal grooming as a…

Fragrances in India experienced significant retail current value growth in 2023, driven by several key factors which contributed to expanding the popularity and consumption of such products. As Indian consumers increasingly prioritise personal care…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

As the end of 2021 approaches, almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the emergence and rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant has increased uncertainty and weakened the momentum of the global recovery. This series of quarterly reports…

Hair care in India maintained solid retail current value growth in 2023. Salon professional hair care showed robust growth for another year in 2023, surpassing the growth rates of all other hair care categories. This growth was driven by increasing…