Beauty and Personal Care

In 2023, retail value sales of deodorants in New Zealand registered stable growth, while volume sales declined. According to Stats NZ, the cost of living for an average household in New Zealand increased by 7% over the 12 months up to September 2023.…

Just as consumers are tailoring their choice of fragrance to suit various occasions, they are now applying a similar approach to selecting deodorants in Australia. Rather than relying on one deodorant exclusively, local consumers are building…

The report will explore the key themes transforming consumer behaviour in Asia Pacific in the world beyond the pandemic, namely Digital Living, Rethink Wellness, Sustainable Living, Make My Life Easier and Search for Experiences, and the strategies…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…

Retail value sales of colour cosmetics recorded double-digit growth in 2023. This was largely driven by inflationary pressures, however, as volume growth was more muted. The demand for products that support skin health is not only driving trends in…

In 2023, colour cosmetics in Australia experienced notable volume and value growth as consumers returned to pre-pandemic lifestyles, resulting in a further normalisation of daily routines. Within this category, lip products emerged as a standout,…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

Retail value sales of beauty and personal care products recorded solid growth in 2023. This increase was largely driven by inflationary pressures, however, as volume sales saw a decline. According to Stats NZ, the cost of living for an average…

Despite facing significant cost-of-living pressures in 2023, beauty and personal care in Australia exhibited resilience amid economic challenges. This resilience was particularly evident in the premium segment, which recorded strong growth despite a…

Retail value sales of bath and shower products recorded solid growth in value terms in 2023. This growth was largely driven by inflationary pressures, however, as volume sales declined. According to Stats NZ, the cost of living for an average…