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Euromonitor’s Monthly Roundup: June 2026
12 Jun 26Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, economic shifts and consumer behaviour with our free resources—sourced from our experts and market research knowledge hub, Passport. Here are your must-read insights for June 2026.
Euromonitor International
Growth of Bakery Products in Asia Will Be Won in Snacking
10 Jun 26Asia Pacific’s bakery market is entering a more dynamic phase. The biggest opportunity will not come from trying to make bakery a daily staple in rice- and noodle-led diets, where retail volume consumption of bread is only a third that of rice in Asia. It will come from repositioning bakery as an impulse-led, indulgent and increasingly health-aware snacking proposition.
Emil Fazira
Global Economic Outlook for Q2 2026: Growth Redefined by Energy Shock
8 Jun 26The blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a consequence of the US/Israel-Iran war, has emerged as the defining economic disruption of 2026. The impact extends beyond energy markets: rerouted shipping, airspace restrictions and disrupted exports of petrochemicals and fertilisers have raised freight and input costs globally, reducing margins and exposing the depth of vulnerability in energy importing and trade-dependent economies.
Aiste Bijune
AI as the Operating System for Next-Generation Innovation
8 Jun 26AI is moving from a supporting role to a system-level driver of FMCG innovation. As companies shift from high-volume launches to precision-led strategies, AI is enabling faster demand detection, more resilient formulation and new routes to visibility on the algorithmic shelf. This article explores how AI is redefining innovation advantage and why leading companies are embedding it as the engine of their innovation systems.
Alison Angus
The World Cup as a Digital Commerce Funnel
8 Jun 26The FIFA World Cup has long been one of the biggest stages for brands. It brings together mass audiences, national pride and shared cultural attention in a way few global events can. But the nature of that attention and the commercial infrastructure beneath it is fundamentally changing.
Rabia Yasmeen
Retail’s Reset: Why 2026 Is Not About Growth, but Control
4 Jun 26The global retail industry has entered a new structural phase. Growth has slowed, complexity has risen, and traditional expansion levers such as store footprint, promotions, and scale are no longer sufficient.
Rabia Yasmeen
Top Trends Shaping the Consumer Appliances Industry in 2025
1 Jun 26As the global market for consumer appliances grows, it undergoes transformation driven by AI, modular ecosystems, and shifts towards energy-efficient climate solutions. Euromonitor highlights leading trends shaping change in 2025.
Veronika Kandusova
8 Ways to Identify Market Opportunities for Business Growth
1 Jun 26Business success depends on your ability to sustain growth. Here are eight data-driven strategies you can use to spot market opportunities that'll help drive top-line gains.
Andres Chehtman
The World Cup and US Tourism: Opportunity Despite Headwinds
1 Jun 26The World Cup is expected to bring a huge boost in tourism spending to host countries across North America. This will represent a significant rebound after political uncertainty drove tourism declines, especially in the US, in 2025. Sports tourism is a significant value driver, and there are critical opportunities around the World Cup.
Stephen Dutton