United Kingdom

Menswear in the UK is experiencing the repercussions of lower levels of discretionary spending among consumers in the wake of the cost-of-living crisis. As economic pressures, inflation, and rising living costs take their toll, individuals are…

An overall decline is expected in volume sales of microwaves in 2023. This is the result of expected declines for both built-in and freestanding microwaves. Of the two, built-in microwaves is set to see the stronger volume decline in 2023, given that…

Retail volume sales of mobile phones continue to decline in 2023, although the fall in demand for smartphones is much lower in the first half of the year compared to 2022’s double-digit drop. The main factors behind the decline are ongoing…

The UK regained its position as Western Europe's second largest new car market in 2022 despite being significantly impacted by supply shortages, slowdowns, and the war in Ukraine. The country is working to reduce CO2 emissions by encouraging the…

Nappies/diapers/pants in the UK experienced positive retail volume growth in 2023 across the category. These products are deemed essential, ensuring stable demand, despite prices soaring. However, with birth rates in the UK gradually falling, growth…

After decades of low inflation, economies, companies and consumers worldwide struggle to cope with the surging cost-of-living crisis. While the costs are proliferating, the expansion in remuneration is slow. This squeeze on living standards leads to…

The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…

The global energy crisis has had far-reaching implications for consumers, businesses and entire economies, highlighting the importance of the global energy transition and boosting energy efficiency, while creating opportunities for innovation and…

Demand for NRT smoking cessation aids is declining in 2023, despite a further drop in smoking prevalence among the adult population as consumers continue to focus on their health post-pandemic. A marginal decline in retail volume sales is likely to…

Most fresh food categories were negatively impacted by extreme weather conditions in the UK and other countries over 2022 and 2023, which fluctuated between extreme heat and droughts and very wet climates. However, this was not the case for nuts, as…