Standardised coverage of household profiles, home ownership, faci...
Standardised coverage of household profiles, home ownership, facilities and the possession of durables helping you to understand the household landscape globally.
Smart homes and smart cities are becoming more widespread thanks to growing smartphone and internet use. Data-driven decision making is helping to improve the efficiency of homes and cities, enabling a more sustainable mode of living that discourages…
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…
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,…
The COVID-19 pandemic, technological disruption, globalisation reset and changing employee preferences have reshaped the way we work and learn. Businesses need to adopt new working models and become more flexible, people-centric and digitally-enabled…
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…
Through to 2040, the US demographic profile is expected to tilt towards childless households, influenced by low birth rates and an ageing population. The US is set to remain the global leader in terms of luxury spending, yet widening income…
The next billion consumers represent new growth opportunities worth trillions of dollars in consumer spending across the globe. However, the next billion consumers are not a monolithic cohort, as they vary hugely from market to market. In order to…
Suburban markets are expanding around hyperurban hubs across the world, creating new consumer markets for companies and marketers. With the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), even temporarily, consumers are re-evaluating their housing needs. This…
The world is rapidly evolving due economic, political, geographic and climate changes. This is contributing to a change in consumer’s habit and behaviour as they try to keep pace with these newer developments. Deeper understanding of these changes…
It is important to understand how urbanisation is being driven in emerging markets, and how new suburban developments are occurring in developed markets, what changes in household types and sizes will occur, and how the modern home will evolve,…
Due to changing global demographics and unfolding financial and environmental concerns, consumption patterns have been evolving over the recent years, accelerating the shift towards more budget-conscious and eco-aware shopping. As changing consumer…
After decades of low inflation, economies, companies and consumers worldwide struggle to cope with the surging cost-of-living crisis. While the costs are proliferating, the expansion in remuneration is slow. This squeeze on living standards leads to…
Over the period of 2022-2027, there is projected to be a slight increase in the number of households in the US, with single-person households continuing to be the leading type. In 2022, household spending was impacted by an inflation rate of 8.0%,…
The number of households is set to increase moderately in Canada over 2022-2027, with single person households remaining the leading household type. In 2022, household spending was affected by inflation, which stood at 6.8%, increasing living costs.…
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 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 briefing examines how education industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of education output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry’s costs, industry’s profitability and…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…
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…
The briefing takes a global perspective of the key trends occurring in cities over 2016 to 2021. It goes on to provide forecast level data and insights for cities over 2021-2040, covering areas such as the economic, population and consumer spending…