Market research on the toys and games industry. Standardised and ...
Market research on the toys and games industry. Standardised and cross-comparable statistics including total market sizes, market share and brand share data, distribution and industry trends and category information.
Sales of toys and games are forecast to rebound from a sharp decline in 2022, with a return to growth over the forecast period, despite ongoing inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. Video games account for two thirds of total toys and…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence among the key economies remains. Supply chain and commodities markets disruptions remain the key risks for…
As consumers spend more time online, businesses need to utilise XR to offer a more innovative and captivating experience to engage with their customers or risk losing them (online and offline).
Embedded finance is a critical factor in improving the customer journey and driving transformation. Leading embedded finance partners enable non-financial clients to offer diversified financial products and services, with simplified integration,…
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…
The global toys and games market is projected to grow 17% over the forecast period driven by middle-class households in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Manufacturers are also driving innovation in personalisation, digitalisation, kidults and…
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…
The home cushions consumers from a mindset of resource abundance to one of short-term crisis, ultimately leading to long-term compromise. The sustainable home will be centred on the adoption of new technologies, with properties integrating reuse,…
The success of the Super Mario and Barbie movies will further accelerate the digitalisation of young adults’ childhood favourite toy characters. More toys and games companies are making film adaptations of classic toys to generate additional revenues…
Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. Consumers are grouped based on shared traits and preferences, companies can better develop products and marketing campaigns that resonate…
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…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence among the key economies increases. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of agricultural commodities…
After the spike in demand seen during the pandemic, particularly 2020, sales of toys and games recorded a marked decline in Western Europe in 2022. Most country markets were impacted by high inflation and the consequent pressure on local consumers’…
The regional toys and games market was negatively impacted in 2022 by the downturn in sales in China due to surging case numbers of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. A sales decline in Japan, following two years of strong growth during the pandemic,…
As e-commerce growth rates slow from historic highs, the online channel is no longer a rising tide for all categories and brands. While potential exists with e-commerce accounting for 50% of retail’s expected growth in the next five years, retailers…
This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is moderating, although volatility in the energy markets and faster consumption growth in China are among the key risks that could increase inflation.…
The Asian consumer is changing. Traditional values that served the collective in terms of both society and the family are on the wane, with COVID-19 lockdowns accelerating a new focus on individualism and the self. This report explores how Asian…
Smart home adoption will accelerate in the near term, as Matter-enabled devices become commonplace. Interoperability will enable companies to provide better experiences, while consumers will enjoy improved and more personalised services.
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…
While e-commerce has continued to gain share in recent years, helped by lockdowns and enforced closures of store-based retail outlets during the pandemic, traditional toys and games stores do still have a role to play, particularly for traditional…