Toys and Games

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…

Video games saw an acceleration of growth during the first year of the pandemic, and although a slowdown in the growth momentum was seen in 2022 compared with 2020, growth remained solid. In 2022, players faced higher costs due to the impact of…

In 2022, traditional toys and games in Australia was impacted by high inflation, resulting in increases in unit prices. Inflation changed consumers’ behaviour in terms of how much they spent on traditional toys and games, and when and where they…

In 2022, toys and games in Australia saw solid current value growth, although video games saw higher growth than traditional toys and games. However, growth was driven mainly by inflation, with unit prices increasing significantly compared with the…

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…

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…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

The toys and games industry sees positive growth, although with setbacks due to Coronavirus. In traditional toys, long-term opportunities lie in licensing and categories combining play, education and skill-building experience. Broader exposure to…