USA

Wine in the US maintained total volume decline and current value growth in 2023. Following 2022 and the rise of inflation, 2023 was marked by continued increases in unit prices across beverages, and wine was no different from other alcoholic drinks.…

Despite the easing of pandemic-related restrictions, established hygiene habits and the need for convenience have continued to drive demand for wipes, and this is set to continue. Consumers are still concerned about maintaining a clean and germ-free…

Following robust growth in 2021, womenswear in the US experienced a pronounced deceleration in both value and volume growth in 2022, and this slower rate of growth is set to be maintained in 2023. This slowdown can be attributed to the return to the…

Wound care is set to see marginally better performances in retail volume and current value terms in 2023 compared with the preceding year, as people are participating in more sports and social events and returning to work outside the home, thus…

While writing instruments saw a stellar recovery in 2021, surpassing the pre-pandemic (2019) level of volume and current value sales, 2022 proved to be a challenging year, with most categories returning to decline, and a similar pattern set to follow…

In recent years, consumers have transitioned away from brand loyalty and fat avoidance and have developed a willingness to shop around for what meets their needs from a nutritional, functional, and taste perspective – no matter the brand. Fat content…