Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across in...
Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across industries, consumers and national markets, with insight and market statistics that offer global strategic coverage.
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.
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,…
Industry stakeholders are increasingly debating between sustainability and technology leadership strategies in the appliances market. As margins continue to shrink, leadership in either category is critical to maintain continued competitiveness. In…
Eating occasions have evolved significantly with changes in consumer habits, and home as a hub will be a core focus in the next few years. Meanwhile, experiential dining out and food discovery at specialist retailers have been under threat, leading…
In the two years since the onset of COVID-19, eating and drinking at home have evolved significantly in Asia Pacific. The roads to recovery remain divergent, with some markets on track and laggards shrouded with uncertainty, amplifying the need for…
Our relationship with the home has been fundamentally changed by the pandemic. Our home has become a “hygienic sanctuary” where an increasing number of activities happen. With space a constraint, versatility of the living space has become a focus for…
Domestic sustainability will be a key part of future home designs. With the work from home trend becoming a permanent part of our lives, our carbon footprint will only increase. Appliance companies are aware of this and have developed innovative…
Robot vacuum cleaners emerge from niche penetration and are worth consideration as part of furniture selection priorities for a growing number of households. Furniture specifications can prevent robots from achieving 100% floor coverage, with…
Consumers’ experience over the last two years has shown them that cooking at home can be healthier and cost effective. However, cooking at home is time consuming. Brands are responding to this with continuous innovations to enable the preparation of…
As the consumer appliances industry struggles with supply chain disruption and lower consumer demand due to the economic impact of COVID-19, opportunities exist in 2020 and beyond in products that speak to heightened hygiene concerns and at-home…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…
This report identifies the 10 global consumer trends expected to impact during 2021, providing specific characteristics and how the trend manifests, consumer behaviour and motivation driving the trend, as well as insights on how industry is…
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,…
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…
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…
The Chinese vacuum cleaner market is the most competitive and innovative. Brands are known to launch two new models a year, trying to out-innovate each other. These brands are now at the leading edge of technological innovation in self-cleaning wet…
Wellness has been identified by Euromonitor International as having the furthest-reaching impact on industries and consumers in the future. This report looks at the link between rising longevity and consumers’ search for a healthy life and highlights…
Sales of consumer appliances through retail e-commerce continue to grow, despite the relaxation of pandemic-related restrictions and the re-opening of physical stores. Consumers increasingly favour shopping online, as retailers continue to offer more…
The shift to e-commerce continues in consumer appliances. E-commerce platforms see appliances as a growth opportunity, while consumers like the convenience. However, physical retailers are fighting back by providing on-the-spot services and a…
Whirlpool Corp is a top 10 manufacturer of consumer appliances globally, and its strength lies in major appliances in the North American market. The firm lost market share due to challenges meeting the COVID-19-induced surge in demand and has…
The report covers the five major consumer appliance categories, and considers the current state of the market, demand drivers and forecast to 2025. It examines the five key trends shaping major consumer appliances: Sustainability, new business…
The small appliances market was less impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic compared to major appliances. It registered a decrease of 1.9% compared to 6.5% for the latter. A major driver was consumers buying small appliances to help with daily…
The major appliances market saw a challenging 2023 in volume terms as consumers continued to scale back. However, industry innovations kept many interested, keeping healthy value sales. Innovations in AI, advances in interoperability between…
In 2023, small appliances saw growth, as consumers replaced their small appliances purchased during the pandemic, especially as many continue to adopt hybrid or remote working. The industry has strong growth prospects over the forecast period, with…