The consumer landscape is changing. Empowered consumers are pushing brands to embrace their values, connected consumers are finding the joy in disconnecting and older consumers want to feel and be treated as younger. Alison Angus and Gina Westbrook share how consumer behavior is evolving and identify the top global consumer trends that will impact businesses in 2019.
Consumer Trends
We analyse income, spending, behaviour, demographics, and household makeup. Using an established framework, we evaluate long-term megatrends and annual global consumer trends that shape industries and drive product development.
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Behind the Data: 2019 Global Consumer Trends
5/22/2019
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