USA

The retail unit volumes of HDPE bottles continued to hold the biggest share in overall home care products in the US in 2023. The preference for HDPE bottles can be attributed to their practicality and user-friendliness in dispensing home care…

Although the US is ‘mostly free’ for economic freedom, state finances are worsening and the electorate is increasingly polarised. Economic performance has beaten peers and the attractions as a foreign investment destination are numerous, but…

In 2024, wearable electronics is poised for retail volume growth in the US, with growth amongst the major players driven primarily by Garmin and Apple in smart wearables. Garmin’s Venu 3 smartwatch stands out for its commitment to inclusivity,…

The decline in retail volume sales of portable players expected to be observed in the US in 2024 can primarily be attributed to the sustained decrease in sales within the other portable media players category. This particular category is set to…

Smartphones in the US is set to see low retail volume growth in 2024, after a difficult couple of years. Despite continuous innovation and the release of new models by major smartphone manufacturers, there is an emerging trend of consumers in the US…

In-car navigation is set to see a double-digit retail volume decline in the US in 2024. This can be attributed to the rapid proliferation and advance of embedded navigation systems within modern vehicles, as well as the widespread adoption of…

In 2024, consumer spending on digital cameras in the US has remained cautious amidst persistent economic uncertainty, with retail volume sales expected to continue to decline. The broader economic landscape and shifting consumer spending behaviours…

One trend in home video in the US in 2024 has been the rising popularity of cheaper Chinese brands of televisions, particularly in LCD TVs, with this category set to return to retail volume growth. As consumers have become more cost-conscious amidst…

In home audio and cinema in the US market, traditional categories such as audio separates, digital media player docks, hi-fi systems, and non-wireless speakers continue to offer high-fidelity audio experiences, but face challenges achieving growth…

True wireless (TWS) earbuds is set to see the strongest retail volume growth within headphones in the US in 2024. However, continued bifurcation is anticipated in this category in 2024, with growth concentrated at the lower and higher ends of the…