Monaco

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in a significant speeding up in the move away from cash, as consumers and retailers tried to avoid handling it, particularly in the early days of the pandemic. This has therefore been providing strong impetus…

Although Monaco enjoys political stability, questions remain over transparency in financial services. Given that tourism is a significant revenue earner, Monaco’s economy experienced a severe recession stemming from the Coronavirus (COVID-19)…

The briefing examines how Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports,…

Having recorded healthy growth rates over the historic period, sportswear sales in Western Europe went into reverse in 2020, impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the measures implemented to contain its spread. These included, at times, gym closures…

The global urban consumer landscape is increasingly complex and difficult to navigate. Which cities should you choose for your consumer business expansion? To answer this and other questions, we are introducing the Euromonitor International Cities…

Monaco is the world’s second-smallest independent state. The financial services sector, tourism and the construction industry are the main drivers. In 2018, real GDP grew by 6.1% and growth was 3.6% in 2019. The financial services sector, tourism and…

Western Europe sees sales decline for menswear over the review period due macroeconomic challenges, aggressive competitive environment and weakened demand. Athleisure and casual clothing trends favour the cheapest categories, such as jeans and tops.…

This briefing analyses the commercial opportunities that exist across sports properties in North America, through a proprietary methodology and four case studies. The region is home to some of the world’s top leagues and many famous teams from…

Short-term rentals and luxury hotels are shaping the lodging environment in Western Europe. The affordability and flexibility of short-term rentals resonates with consumers, while luxury hotels are driven by the unique experiences and differentiation…

The pace of growth in small appliances is progressively slowing in Western Europe, impacted by growing degrees of maturity. Manufacturers are therefore focusing on value growth and the launch of upmarket innovations. Technologies related to…

Western European production of hi-tech goods demonstrated strong results in 2017, benefitting from optimistic global economic trends during the year. The region further cemented its position as the global advanced goods production hub, with numerous…

Although the growth of B2B e-commerce is expected to accelerate over the coming years, not all industries are equally suitable and prepared for embracing digital selling. The manufacturers most ready to launch their digital selling activities include…

The energy sector is the key provider for many integral sectors in every economy, such as chemical products, utilities, transport, metal products manufacturing, etc. Over the 2017-2030 period, the energy industry is expected to experience stable…

With turnover of USD521 billion in 2017, Western Europe is currently the word’s third-largest agricultural producer. However, WE is forecast to stagnate, as production output growth is hampered by unfavourable trade context, decreasing arable land,…

With production of USD449.3 billion, Western Europe is the world’s second-largest drug and medical device producer (behind Asia Pacific) and the leading exporter. Although the region’s growth is anticipated to decelerate, the positive overall…

With production of USD890 billion, Western Europe is the world’s second-largest metal producer, after Asia Pacific. Western Europe’s metal industry is highly developed with production per capita of USD1,777. Despite output plunging in the major…

Muslim consumers increasingly seek beauty products that align with their religious beliefs while not compromising their modern Western European values. Lack of halal certification standards, and low consumer awareness of the benefits of halal…

After a slowdown in 2017, global transport equipment industry is forecast to pick up growth. A recovering automotive industry in emerging countries, strong order backlogs in the aerospace industry and investment in urban railways are expected to…

Local and international community support has allowed renewable energy expansion to gain pace, with even faster growth expected over the period to 2030. Over 2017-2025 the electricity equipment and metal mining industries will experience a…

Consumer habits in Western Europe have shifted to indicate higher preference to the convenience factor associated with purchase on internet retailing. Brands have responded to this paradigm shift by increasing investments in omnichannel engagements,…