Consumer Appliances

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…

The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…

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.…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

Companies face numerous challenges in 2023 after recent record-breaking sales. They include weakened demand, high interest rates on debts, and tighter consumer credit conditions. Elevated inventory levels are also of concern.

Consumers are facing increased pressure from rising prices as global inflation reaches 7% in 2023. The impact of higher costs of living is felt from top earners in developed markets to struggling households in emerging and developing countries.…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with income inequality, mass migration and rising uncertainty about another crisis being among the major ones. Nevertheless, within this lie untapped opportunities. This…

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…

Air treatment products saw a slight decline in 2022, after strong volume and current value growth in 2020 and 2021. However, the category is expected to be one of the few to see both current value and volume growth in 2023, due to very high…

Several noteworthy developments have come into focus in consumer appliances in 2023. One significant trend is the expectation of declining retail volume sales across various consumer appliances categories. This follows a period of robust growth, and…

In dishwashers, quiet operation and efficient performance remain top priorities, resonating with consumers’ demand for seamless kitchen experiences. While these core features continue to drive innovation, leading brands have also invested in…

Unit volumes of food preparation appliances are set to decline for a second year in 2023, due to the challenging macroenvironment and maturity in the category. While consumers’ willingness to absorb price increases in 2022 to some degree mitigated…

Overall home laundry appliances is set to experience retail volume decline for the second year in a row in 2023, in a correction from the dynamic growth seen in 2021. However, the decline in 2023 is expected to be steeper than the one seen in 2022,…

In 2023, electric large cooking appliances are set to experience growth, while gas large cooking appliances are expected to experience volume decline, largely influenced by consumer-driven trends and emerging environmental considerations. The…