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Canadians continue to have a good appetite for travel with many determined to resume their travel activities after the government removed all COVID-19 restrictions in the second half of 2022. As a result, the travel industry is expected to continue…

In 2021 and 2022, pandemic-related travel restrictions controlled the travel industry’s performance, and the removal of these restrictions led to robust sales growth. China’s decision in January 2023 to remove all remaining restrictions on…

The briefing explores trends in the global structure amid rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty. As global economy evolves, countries and companies will need to find ways to diversify the supply of critical components. This will require…

As companies and retailers compete in an increasingly dynamic e-commerce market, the need to understand promotional benchmarks and their impact on consumers has never been higher. In this Promotional Mechanics report, key questions across various…

Over the period to 2040, the US is set to see an increase in childless households, due to a low birth rate and an ageing population. Increased immigration and rising incomes are expected to drive economic growth and consumption. The US will remain…

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…

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.…