USA

Cigarettes in the US saw declines in both retail volume and current value terms in 2023. High inflationary pressure led to increased consumer spending on groceries, entertainment, fuel, and more, ultimately negatively impacting the consumption of…

Cigars and cigarillos in the US had an abrupt awakening in 2023, after the category experienced a current value decline for the first time in over a decade. This came off the back of a very strong performance in the pandemic and post-pandemic period…

Gardening in the US maintained stable current value growth in 2023. Seeds witnessed a particularly dynamic increase in value sales, due to the “grow your own food” trend, along with the ongoing desire to eat healthily, which has continued since the…

In 2023, home and garden in the US saw sales decline in current value terms, grappling with challenges stemming from various economic factors. The industry faced significant setbacks, witnessing declines in new orders, production output, and…

Home furnishings in the US turned to decline in current value terms in 2023, due to a stagnant real estate market and stretched disposable incomes. However, not all companies or categories saw a declining trend. The surge in direct-to-consumer (DTC)…