Editor's Choice
At Shoptalk Europe 2023, Sustainability Moves to the Top of Retailers' Agendas
Marija Milasevic
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.
Navigating the Post-Pandemic Landscape: Retail Executive Summit Singapore 2023 Spotlights Unique Experiences and Technology
Quan Yao Peh
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.
Value for Money Remains Top Priority in Polish Retail
Marija Milasevic
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.
New Euromonitor solution to help business drive e-commerce growth
Euromonitor International
LONDON, UK – Market research company Euromonitor International has launched a new data solution that focuses on e-commerce, providing businesses with market intelligence and valuable insights to aid their decision-making process on how consumers are engaging with brands online.
Direct Selling in North America: Adapting to Changing Consumer Behaviour in the Beauty and Personal Care Industry
Olivia Stelmaszczyk
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.
High Inflation Will Continue to Loom Over Global Retail in 2023
Bob Hoyler
In 2022, high inflation supplanted the COVID-19 pandemic as the most pressing threat to the global retail sector, as rates of inflation rose to the highest levels recorded in decades in many Western markets. Despite the gloom, however, there were some bright spots – including a strong showing by a number of markets in the Asian Pacific region, especially India, as well as the surprising resilience of e-commerce.