Market research on the home care industry. Our reports feature a ...
Market research on the home care industry. Our reports feature a wealth of standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends.
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 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 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…
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…
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.…
Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…
The absence of COVID-19 restrictions in 2023 marked a significant shift in consumer behaviour in the air care category. With New Zealanders spending more time at home between 2020 and 2022 due to lockdowns and various restrictions, there was a…
In 2023, value sales growth within the bleach category remained robust, significantly influenced by inflationary pressures. Despite the stabilisation of fuel costs following the initial shock in 2022 after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the…
In 2023, dishwashing experienced robust value sales growth, largely influenced by inflationary pressures contributing to rising unit prices. Although fuel costs had stabilised after the initial shock in 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine,…
In 2023, home care in New Zealand witnessed a sharp increase in unit prices, driven by broader inflationary pressures. Factors such as the stabilisation of fuel costs post the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the end of the Government's temporary…
The year 2023 witnessed a mild winter and an early onset of warmer summer months in New Zealand, attributed to an El Niño weather system. El Niño typically brings increased westerly winds, more rain in the west, and dry conditions in the east. The…
Laundry care in New Zealand experienced robust value sales growth in 2023, primarily influenced by inflationary pressures. Despite the stabilisation of fuel costs after the initial shock in 2022 due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the…
In 2023, polishes experienced robust value sales growth, primarily influenced by inflationary pressures. Although fuel costs stabilised after the initial shock in 2022 following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Government's temporary removal of…
In 2023, the absence of COVID-19 restrictions marked a pivotal shift in consumer behaviour, as it was the first year without such constraints since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. During the lockdowns and restrictions between 2020 and 2022,…
In 2023, value sales within the toilet care category remained robust, largely influenced by inflationary pressures. Despite the stabilisation of fuel costs following the initial shock in 2022 after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the temporary…
In Australia, air care experienced only minimal growth in retail volume terms in 2023, influenced by several factors. One key factor is the rise of alternative products such as luxury candles and other alternative scented items that cater to…
Bleach, while considered a basic cleaning product, faced declines in both retail volume and current value terms in Australia in 2023, as consumers shifted their preference to alternative products. Within the bleach category there are two primary…
In 2023, dishwashing experienced notable increases in retail volume and current value sales in Australia, largely driven by the trend of cooking at home. This was influenced by various factors, including higher interest rates and the increased cost…