North America

In 2023, home products specialists (which encompasses homewares and home furnishing stores, home improvement and gardening stores, and pet shops and superstores) in the US saw value declines in both current terms and constant terms at 2023 prices.…

Hypermarkets experienced slower current value growth in the US in 2023 than in the previous year. This was largely a response to the still difficult inflationary environment in the country. Many US consumers continued to put off purchases of…

In 2022, as the rate of inflation in the US hit the highest level seen in decades, consumers were forced to look for ways to ration their spending. This had a significant impact on the retail industry, as US residents cut back on purchases of…

In 2022, the annual rate of inflation in the US rose to the highest level recorded in 40 years. As a result, rising costs firmly supplanted the COVID-19 pandemic as US consumers’ foremost concern. With the prices of groceries and petrol rising…

Small local grocers experienced positive growth in current value terms in the US in 2023, although it was one of the lower growth channels within grocery retailers, and decline continued in value terms at constant 2023 prices. Small local grocers in…

Although supermarkets recorded positive growth in the US in current value terms in 2023, it posted near flat growth at constant 2023 prices. As such, inflation, rather than a higher number of units sold, was behind much of the value gain. In current…

The vending channel experienced healthy growth in current value terms in the US in 2023, and also maintained solid growth in value terms at constant 2023 prices. The continued normalisation of work and mobility routines post-pandemic benefited…

Generation Z, comprising one-fifth of the global population, is poised to wield significant consumer influence. However, their polarized behaviours toward social activism, technology, and spending present challenges for businesses. This report…

This briefing provides a global perspective of the key trends occurring in cities over 2018 -2023. It goes on to provide forecast data and insights for cities over 2024-2040, covering areas such as the economic, population and consumer spending…

Positive net migration rates and natural change will drive population expansion in the USA between 2021-2040. Ageing will remain a key theme, with the rise of 65+ citizens influencing consumer trends. However, the climbing old-age dependency ratio…

Despite the prevailing high inflation rates that strained family budgets and escalated the costs of essential commodities such as groceries, the sales of baby and child-specific products remained resilient in 2023. Value growth was primarily…

Bath and shower exhibited robust growth in 2023, primarily driven by price escalations as volumes lagged due to consumer retrenchment amidst inflationary pressures and premiumisation. Categories such as liquid soap, considered household staples,…

In 2023, beauty and personal care continued its growth trajectory following a robust recovery in the previous year. Fragrances, colour cosmetics, and skin care led in terms of value sales as Canadians sought out "affordable luxuries" to boost their…

Colour cosmetics witnessed exceptional growth in 2023, fuelled by consumers seeking to indulge in affordable luxuries amidst challenging economic conditions marked by high inflation and interest rates. As the cost of daily essentials such as rents,…

Deodorants experienced robust growth in 2023, primarily propelled by inflationary price increases, contributing to the expansion of retail value. Despite this, volumes decreased across categories as demand normalised following the economic reopening…

Depilatories witnessed gains in value growth in 2023, primarily fuelled by price increases as consumers shifted towards self-care and at-home treatments in lieu of spa and salon visits. This trend was spurred by increases in the cost of living,…

Fragrances witnessed remarkable growth in 2023 across all categories, with value outpacing volume due to inflation-driven price increases and the premiumisation trend. While both mass and premium fragrances experienced an uptick, premium fragrances…

Hair care experienced robust value growth in 2023, primarily propelled by price increases attributed to inflation and premiumisation trends. Despite declining unit volumes in most categories due to consumers washing their hair less frequently and…

In 2023, mass beauty and personal care in Canada witnessed robust growth fuelled by a consumer focus on self-care, health, and wellbeing. In the face of stress induced by the lingering effects of the pandemic and economic turbulence stemming from…

Men’s grooming experienced healthy value growth in 2023, primarily propelled by the men’s toiletries segment, encompassing bath and shower, skin care, and hair care products. While volumes remained subdued across most categories, there was a marginal…