Home and Garden

The pandemic led to an economic downturn in China, with GDP growth slowing and job losses increasing. This led to a reduction in consumer spending, especially on perceived non-essential items such as home furnishings. Moreover, during the pandemic,…

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions in China, including the recent “zero-Covid” policy implemented by the government to control the spread of the virus, had a significant impact on local consumers’ spending patterns. With lockdowns,…

During the pandemic, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs encouraged local citizens to grow their own vegetables at home to ensure food security. The notice encouraged them to make use of their balconies, rooftops, and other available spaces…

Despite witnessing current value growth, homewares witnessed a decline in demand at constant 2022 prices in India between 2019 and 2022, as increasingly fast-paced lifestyles in the country did not allow people to spend much time improving their…

Within home improvement, home paint witnessed growth in current value terms in India during the pandemic and into 2022. As COVID-19 led people to spend more time at home, they began to notice the need for home repairs and renovation. This resulted in…