North America

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…

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…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with income inequality, mass migration and rising uncertainty about another crisis being among the major ones. Nevertheless, within this lie untapped opportunities. This…

The era of the pandemic also led to a home-cooking and home-baking trend, as consumers were spending more time at home and restaurants and foodservice establishments were closed. This caused a change in consumer habits and led to a significant…

Bathroom and sanitaryware is one area to benefit from the home improvements seen in Canada. Indeed, the event of the pandemic led to a focus on home renovation and improvement projects, with people also spending more time at home due to the…

The multifunctional home furniture trend in Canada is driven by the rise of urban, small-space living, and a desire for practicality and efficiency in home furnishings. Consumers are increasingly looking for furniture that can serve multiple…

In 2022, Canada experienced a decline in consumer confidence, which was attributed to an increase in inflation resulting from rising energy prices caused by the Russian-Ukraine war and global recession. This increase in energy costs also led to a…

The trend towards sustainability and eco-friendliness in the gardening industry in Canada is driven by growing consumer awareness about environmental issues and the impact of human activities on the planet. As a result, there has been a rise in…

2022 experienced rising demand for food storage items in current value terms, including bread bins and storage jars. Similarly, there was a current value increase in sales of kitchen utensils, including kitchen knives and cooking spoons. This was…

In 2022, Eli Home Products introduced the first-ever showroom for Hempwood interiors, including furniture, flooring, cabinets, and vanities in the US, aimed at customers who prioritise eco-friendly home décor. Hempwood flooring is made from a…

2022 witnessed demand for home office furniture decline in the US even in current value terms, as high inflation discouraged middle-income consumers from buying such products. In addition, the waning popularity of remote working and the relaxation of…

In 2022, the US saw a decline in consumer confidence, which was attributed to a surge in inflation caused by increases in energy prices due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. This, coupled with lingering COVID-19 supply chain issues, kept food…

The surge in the popularity of gardening, which began in 2020 and 2021, continued into 2022, as more people became aware of the mental health advantages of caring for plants and outdoor activities. As a result, demand for gardening products such as…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

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,…

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…

Home furnishings in North America saw growth slow markedly in 2021 after the spike in demand seen a year earlier, when consumers were directing more of their income into spending on their homes, given the large amount of time they were spending in…

This briefing examines how the furniture industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of furniture output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability…

This briefing examines how the wood commodity is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of wood supply and consumption. The report also provides data and analysis for wood prices, imports, exports and top consuming industries as…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…