Businesses today face the challenge of achieving and accelerating growth amid historically weak economic expansion and a rapidly changing environment. To unlock growth opportunities and proactively position themselves ahead of the competition, brands must understand what, where, and why changes are happening in the consumer space.
Buoyed by rising disposable incomes and discretionary spending approaching the levels similar to those enjoyed by their Western counterparts, Eastern European consumers drove steady growth in the beauty and personal care industry over the last few years. The pandemic, geopolitical shocks such as the war in Ukraine and the consequent inflation surge – none of them managed to derail continuous expansion of sales. Even the exorbitant price increases did not stop consumers moving towards more sophisticated products rather than trading down or reducing usage occasions.
The beauty and personal care industry outperformed expectations for 2023, driven by both mass and premium segments, steady growth in key beauty-centric categories, premiumisation in personal care categories, and growing consumer confidence. Euromonitor International takes a deeper look at four key trends that are adding value for consumers and impacting beauty consumption.
For the first time ever, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games will feature an equal number of female and male athletes, which is expected to increase fan interest and opportunities for women and girls to participate in sports. In recent years, women’s professional sports fandom and women’s participation in athletics have been on the rise, leading to opportunities for sportswear brands to appeal to women’s sports fans and female athletes alike through sponsorships, product launches and event activations.
Underpinned by rising wellness demand, menstrual care has witnessed a consumer shift towards holistic self-care in recent years, with products and services offering security and comfort across targeted use occasions gaining favour.
As we hit the mid-point of 2024, there are two key themes to watch in the global economy, namely disinflation and divergence.
A bright idea is a great start, but successful innovation relies on more than just inspiration. Join us for an interactive product demo, where you will discover how Euromonitor’s Passport Innovation database helps you to navigate new product journeys for strategic innovation.
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Loyalty programmes are a powerful tool that can help you build strong customer relationships. Sign up for this webinar to gain insights on the MEA landscape and how you can transform your loyalty strategy in the region. You’ll get actionable takeaways to enhance customer retention and drive growth.
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Join this webinar to uncover the biggest consumer trends in 2024. Learn about lifestyle and digital shifts that’ll impact your business strategy. Register now.
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