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Here are your must-read insights for July 2026.
Top insights
1. Navigating rapid AI adoption in European retail
AI is becoming retail’s new front door, transforming how European consumers find, evaluate and choose products. But can AI move beyond discovery and start rewiring the rest of the shopper journey?
Find out in this webinar that looks at the impact of GenAI in retail across the region.
2. [Euromonitor & Bloomberg] Sportswear to 2030: Strategies for growth and resilience
Sportswear is projected to surpass USD460 billion in global sales by 2030, but where will that growth come from? And how can you capture demand?
Tune in to this session with Bloomberg on the future of athleisure. You’ll gain insights into regional hotspots, leading players and five strategies to help you compete in this market.
3. 8 ways to identify market opportunities for business growth
Growing a business is hard. Geopolitical tensions, market volatility and economic uncertainty are real challenges you have to navigate to keep your organisation moving in the right direction.
Success often depends on your ability to build effective growth strategies, and this article helps you get started.
AI 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 enables faster demand detection, more resilient formulation and new routes to visibility on the algorithmic shelf.
5. What beauty brands are learning about Latin American consumers
Latin America has seen the fastest growth in beauty and personal care e-commerce of any region globally, recording a 25% CAGR over the past five years. While growth is beginning to moderate, one thing is clear: the strategic focus is evolving.
Brands must aim for omnichannel presence, seamlessly integrating across every consumer touchpoint to remain relevant in a competitive landscape.
Chart of the month
eTail Boston • 10 August • US
eTail Boston (eTail East) is a leading e-commerce and omnichannel retail conference that brings together senior leaders from top retailers, brands and solution providers. The event focuses on practical strategies to drive growth, covering key topics such as digital marketing, customer experience, AI and omnichannel transformation.
Save 20% on tickets with code EURO20.
[Session] US retail e-commerce in 2026: Top 3 trends
[Speaker] Bob Hoyler, Global Insight Manager – Retail
Première Vision Paris • 1 September • France
Première Vision Paris is a unique event designed for fashion professionals to facilitate sourcing and fuel creativity with a complete panorama of raw materials and specific services. From yarns to manufacturing, fabrics, leathers, designs, colours and accessories, you’ll find everything you need to develop your collections.
[Session] Targeting growth in the face of fashion’s biggest challenges
[Speaker] Marguerite Le Rolland, Senior Global Insight Manager – Fashion
InterTabac • 15 September • Germany
InterTabac is a leading trade fair for tobacco products and smoking accessories. Trade visitors and exhibitors from all over the world will gather in Dortmund to hold direct discussions, experience products and innovations in the market and efficiently advance business-related topics.
[Session] Key trends in the nicotine and tobacco industry amid shifts in consumption patterns, product innovations and legal framework
[Speaker] Erwin Henriquez, Global Insight Manager – Nicotine
[Speaker] Raphael Moreau, Senior Consultant
New reports
- Digital Disruptors: The Global Competitive Landscape for Delivery Platforms
- Fragrances in Peru
- Retail E-Commerce in Singapore
- Sunglasses in Italy
- The Age of Proteinmaxxing and the Future of Protein Demand
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