Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, sp...
Read the latest reports on Western Europe, with local insight, specialist knowledge and a comprehensive breakdown of key market data. Our research identifies key strategic themes relevant across the region, while also providing a more granular unders...
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession in nearly a century. Businesses are operating in a world of anxieties and uncertainties, not knowing what will be the new normal or when output and consumer spending…
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.…
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…
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. 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…
The contact lenses market continues to grow in The Netherlands, driven by an expansion of the consumer base. A steep rise in vision problems due to extended screen exposure are generating more demand for eyewear, with contact lenses proving more…
The Dutch eyewear market continues to grow as a result of an expansion of the consumer base due to extended screen exposure, which is causing an increasing number of eyesight related problems amongst the population. While the market is large as at…
Spectacles is a significant category in the Netherlands as over 50% of Dutch adults wear spectacles due to digital lifestyles and extensive screen exposure, and an ageing population. Manufacturers are addressing vision problems resulting from…
Sunglasses performed well in 2022, with growth driven by the opening of foodservice, the return of holidays and the general good weather in The Netherlands in the year. With over 2.233 hours of sunshine in 2022, the country experienced a record year,…
The contact lenses market in France has seen a resurgence in recent years. After a period of volume and current value declines in 2020, the content lenses and solutions overall has bounced back significantly. This resurgence can be attributed to…