Duty-free is intrinsically linked to tourism flows. The pandemic resulted in a plunge of almost 70% in 2020 in the world duty-free market as travel halted. However, travel is back with Asia Pacific markets, especially China, reopening borders in 2023.
Shoptalk Europe, held in Barcelona, stands as the premier retail conference in Europe, bringing together brands, retailers, and industry professionals to explore topics such as retail transformation, shifting consumer behaviour, and strategies to adapt to an ever-changing business landscape.
The Retail Executive Summit is a conference held annually in Singapore designed for networking, knowledge exchange and staying ahead of retail developments. The 2023 edition highlighted how the retail landscape and consumer expectations in Southeast Asia have evolved post-pandemic.
Retail in Poland has undergone a transformation in recent years, as in most countries, starting from rising digitalisation, continuing with the COVID-19 pandemic-induced changes, the war in Ukraine and, finally, the related surge in inflation, which has affected global economies. Eastern Europe and Poland, in particular, are among the most impacted countries and stand out from other countries for rationality in spending.
E-commerce growth is coming down from pandemic-driven highs and achieving a new level of maturity. Join our panel discussion to discover winning online strategies of retailers and brands. Hear from leading FMCG business executives about how to grow sales online. Register now.
While direct selling comprises a small proportion of beauty and personal care sales in North America, (less than 10% in 2022), the pandemic has brought new challenges and opportunities for players. Euromonitor International takes a closer look at how direct selling in North America has evolved since the emergence of COVID-19, highlighting strategies beauty players are undertaking to secure future success.