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Interzoo 2022 – Key Takeaways from the Trade Fair for the Pet Industry
Tristan Höver
At this year's Interzoo, the biggest trade fair for the pet industry worldwide, which took place in Nuremberg in May, there were, as always, many new and innovative products and ideas for the pet market to marvel at. Here, we look at the key trends shaping the pet industry.
Beauty and Personal Care in Western Europe: Trends Defining the Region
Mylan Nguyen
Social occasions and travel have made a comeback, boosting the recovery of fragrances, colour cosmetics and sun care in Western Europe. But inflation is now in the mix, and consumers want their beauty products to do more. New trends (hint: multifunctionality) are emerging in the region as pandemic-related changes subside. What are consumers looking for in their personal care products today and where are they buying them? Listen in to find out.
Drinks On the Doorstep: The Rise of Domestic UK Wine and Spirits
Anna Ward
According to Euromonitor’s latest research on alcoholic drinks, the UK is showing a clear trend towards domestic products with a distinctive, modern heritage and premium cachet. Anna Ward explores this burgeoning trend, and asks how sustainable it is, given the cost of living crisis and rising inflation.
Europe Leads Euromonitor International’s Sustainable Travel Index
Caroline Bremner
Climate change poses a significant threat to the future of travel and tourism, with this industry accounting for 8% of global carbon emissions. If travel and tourism were a country, it would rank third behind the US and China in terms of the scale of its emissions.
Post-Pandemic Lipstick Effect in a Post-Mask Germany
Magda Starula
Mask wearing in Germany - or the country's famously strict Maskenpflicht rules - is likely to end in the coming weeks, and consumers will be able to shop and dine maskless for the first time in over two years. Lipstick sales, and by extension many other facial care products, are expected to surge in its wake. The greatest opportunities, however, will be private label brands offering "accessible luxury" to consumers who are both excited to show off but are also sensitive to prices.
Value Creation, Sustainability, Digital Engagement and Emotional Wellness: UK Beauty in 2022
Amy Rollinson
As cost of living concerns rise, value creation has become a defining feature of beauty in the UK, while digital engagement offers brands unique ways in which to connect with target consumers. Demand for sustainability remains high, with regulation leading change, while heightened awareness of mental wellbeing promotes products with ties to emotional wellness.