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Apple achieved its highest ever sales in 2021 amidst an ongoing challenging economic situation. Apple shifted its business to be less dependent on iPhones, and revenues from services and wearables received a boost due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)…

Headphones is the fastest growing category in consumer electronics with many brands flooding the market. How can new entrants or established brands stay relevant in the overly crowded headphones marketplace?

Sales of consumer electronics are projected to make a full recovery in 2022 as they exceed the pre-pandemic level. As the world moves into the new normal, restored consumer confidence in income stability, rising vaccination levels across markets, and…

Products that offer premium features without the high price tags are becoming popular. What are the factors driving this trend and how are companies like Apple and Samsung affected?

Global tech companies face a supply chain crisis and the only way for them to be competitive is to innovate and change their business model. This report sets out to examine the strategies employed by top players, as well as new players on how they…

Sales of portable consumer electronics went into decline in Asia Pacific in 2020 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), but will quickly bounce back into positive growth in 2021, with further annual increases expected over the forecast period. Wireless…

The Western European computers and peripherals market recorded its strongest growth for many years in 2020 due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Further modest growth is expected in 2021, before these products return to recording annually declining sales…

Sales of consumer electronics saw only a slight impact from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and growth is projected to remain strong in the forecast period. Companies are investing in R&D and are looking for ways to reinvent their business…

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…

This report surveyed industry experts on how they are trying to reinvent the business and shared their plans to move production away from China.

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…

Sales of consumer electronics are projected to turn positive in 2021 after consumers’ sentiment was badly affected by the pandemic. However, a full recovery is only expected in 2022 as sales exceed pre-pandemic levels.

In a world that now seems more about disruption than stability, it is always better to be the disruptor than the disrupted - and that means pushing horizons outwards. Strategy needs to be built as part of a wider consumer system rather than at…

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…

Samsung remains as the global leader in consumer electronics due to a wide array of categories as well as strategic investment decisions regarding both products and markets. Although Samsung’s position in developing markets is under threat due to the…

2020 was a volatile year for the consumer appliances industry. In March 2020, most companies were focused on cost cutting, not knowing that demand would increase exponentially in Q3 and Q4. Demand in 2021 is expected to remain robust, boosted by…

The global outlook has improved as of Q1 2021, thanks to vaccination progress in many developed countries. Nevertheless, the recovery prospects remain distant for most economies in the face of the spread of new, more infectious variants of the virus.…

Sales of consumer electronics are projected to undergo a V-shaped recovery, following a 5% decline in value terms in 2020. As consumers become accustomed to the new normal, sales are forecast to return to growth in 2021.

The digital transformation in play and entertainment has been a key factor in growth in videogames in recent years, boosting the popularity of gaming PCs and related products, and also shaping the focus on at-home gaming eco-systems. High-end…

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…