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High inflation rates in 2022 led to increased consumer spending on groceries, entertainment, fuel, and more, ultimately impacting tobacco usage occasions and the discretionary budget available for spending on tobacco. Inflation affected consumers…

For the past couple years, cigar manufacturers had a hard time keeping up with demand, given limited production schedules during the pandemic. When products were available, manufacturers still had problems moving them around the globe and getting…

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.…

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 reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…