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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.…

Spiralling inflation coupled with reduced harvests amidst a series of severe heatwaves caused food prices in Argentina to rise dramatically in 2022. As a result, more consumers were motivated to try to save money by growing their own vegetables. Such…

In 2023, accelerating value sales growth of pots and planters in Brazil was underpinned by many factors. As the economy rebounded post-pandemic, heightened disposable incomes prompted a renewed inclination towards discretionary spending, notably on…

Gardening continued to record positive, if modest, value growth (at constant 2022 prices) in 2022, with demand (at constant 2022 prices) in this year higher than its pre-pandemic levels. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers spent more time at home…

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…