North America

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, home seclusion lasted considerably longer than expected in Canada. When these restrictions were first introduced in 2020, home snacking surged and then remained constant through 2021 and 2022. While hybrid lifestyles…

Since the drastic increase of at-home consumption of hot drinks in response to the pandemic and the ensuing lockdowns, demand for hot drinks appeared to have somewhat normalised in 2022. Local consumers are enjoying hot drinks, usually in the form of…

2022 witnessed some significant movement within dairy products and alternatives in Canada. Despite only recording modest growth, brands of both dairy and plant-based alternatives are competing on all fronts for their respective consumer base. With…

While the impact of the pandemic started to gradually wane in Canada towards the end of the review period, echoes remained in 2022. For one, wellbeing and health trends were at the forefront of consumers’ minds as they were still concerned about…

The health and wellness industry continues to grow in importance post-pandemic as consumers become more aware of the negative health impact of processed foods, seeking healthier foods and beverages from a range of claims such as natural, organic,…

Cannabis sales growth is being driven by adult-use cannabis, with a growing user base linked to the illicit market, growing social acceptance and fair pricing. Heightened consumer stress as a result for inflation is also encouraging growing use,…

In 2023, writing instruments, including subcategories such as pens and pencils, registered stable current value growth thanks to high inflation and as consumers returned to pre-pandemic habits and norms. The back-to-school season was a key sales…

Connected watches sustained their growth trajectory in 2023, boosting the performance of the entire category, which otherwise saw modest current value growth and volume decline. Smart wearables performed well thanks to their advanced features and…

In 2023, personal accessories saw robust current value growth, building on the strong recovery observed in 2022 as COVID-19 safety restrictions were lifted. In particular, the first half of 2023 saw local consumers update and enhance their personal…

Jewellery saw healthy growth in 2023, fuelled by growth in costume and fine jewellery, as consumers continued to transition to post-pandemic norms following the rollback of COVID-19 restrictions. International and domestic brands continued to expand…

In 2023, bags and luggage registered robust growth, with luggage leading the way with double-digit gains as it continued to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite higher inflation, Canadians were eager to travel after several years…

While writing instruments saw a stellar recovery in 2021, surpassing the pre-pandemic (2019) level of volume and current value sales, 2022 proved to be a challenging year, with most categories returning to decline, and a similar pattern set to follow…

Traditional watches in the US witnessed a swift rebound in sales in 2021, surpassing initial expectations, driven predominantly by the surge in demand for high watches (over USD1,000). However, the momentum has since seen a notable deceleration…

Following the extraordinary growth witnessed by personal accessories in 2021, buoyed by the release of pent-up demand and accumulated savings, current value growth slowed to single digits in 2022, although performances varied by category, and the…

Following incredible double-digit current value growth for jewellery in 2021, decline was witnessed in 2022, and this is expected to worsen in 2023, before returning to growth in the forecast period. Fine jewellery, the star category which led…

Despite high travel costs and inflation in 2022, consumers were committed to continuing their travel plans post-pandemic, which benefited sales of luggage, and certain bags, such as backpacks and duffel bags, as consumers looked to refresh or upgrade…

The briefing examines how the transport and storage industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of transport and storage output. The report also provides data for production, market size, industry costs, industry…

This briefing examines how the high-tech goods industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of high-tech goods output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry…

Cannabis in the US has seen a significant slowdown in growth in recent years, albeit with a still positive performance, and showing many indications of more robust growth over the forecast period. Although near-term federal legalisation is less…

The transition to a hybrid work model, initiated by the Federal Government and increasingly adopted by various organisations, is reshaping the work landscape. As employees spend more time at home, the demand for vacuum cleaners is expected to rise.…