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Slower growth, surging inflation, rising geopolitical risks and an accelerating deglobalisation trend are factors shaping the global economic, financial and trade landscape in 2022 and beyond. Despite the challenges, there are opportunities for…

The briefing takes a global perspective of the key trends occurring in cities over 2016 to 2021. It goes on to provide forecast level data and insights for cities over 2021-2040, covering areas such as the economic, population and consumer spending…

Retailers are pushing the boundaries of innovation. Euromonitor International’s annual New Concepts in Retail report highlights how these efforts are reshaping the retail environment. This edition explores innovation across three key areas:…

Digital Survey includes input from more than 1,000 industry professionals working across sectors to understand how digital technology is reshaping commerce. The report discusses planned investments in key technologies and initiatives driven by these…

The briefing examines how the business services industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of business services output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) had a negative impact on consumer payment transactions in 2020, although a rebound is immediately expected to be seen in 2021. There is an ongoing trend away from using cash, with consumers increasingly moving towards…

Population ageing, urbanisation and rising health risks continue to be major demographic shifts shaping economies and consumer markets. The global population aged 65+ kept expanding in 2020, as lifespans rose, while the number of children aged 0-4…

Economies in the Middle East and Africa experienced a downturn in 2020 after continuous expansion since 2015. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with slumping oil prices, has disturbed countries’ economic development and distorted public finances.…

Asia Pacific is projected to witness the fastest growth in disposable income and consumer expenditure globally over 2021-2040, due to rapid economic development, ongoing urbanisation and digitalisation. However, huge income disparities and rising…

The population in the Middle East and Africa region is growing rapidly, unlocking high levels of unmet potential and making the region an exciting prospect. Nevertheless, the fastest growing income segment is set to remain the lowest income class,…

At the time of writing this report, Australia faces a second wave of COVID-19 infections, resulting in major lockdowns across the most populous states, significantly impacting businesses and consumers. The impact of COVID-19 has resulted in…

More than one year into the pandemic, we revisit the topic of increased home-cooking, restaurant avoidance and the way that home working moves the lunch occassion from restaurants, to the home. Learn more about the roles of Home Delivery, Ready Meals…

Last mile delivery platforms have disrupted shopping patterns and channels, particularly for grocery categories. Despite their growth, questions about their ability to achieve profitability remain. This briefing includes an overview of trends in last…

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a considerable impact on household trends, accelerating some pre-existing movements in digital and remote functions, while entrenching the household as an important locale for entertainment, healthcare, education and…

The global 2021 real GDP growth baseline forecast has remained roughly unchanged over the last quarter at 5.8% and real GDP growth of 4.7% in 2022. The stable 2021 global outlook combines major upwards revision to the Eurozone, Brazil and Mexico…

The older consumer segment is growing rapidly globally, driving the need for genuine innovation to cater to older adults’ evolving and diverse demands. Older consumers are also becoming more important in the digital sphere, given their rising tech…

The report will explore the key themes transforming consumer behaviour in Asia Pacific in the world beyond the pandemic, namely Digital Living, Rethink Wellness, Sustainable Living, Make My Life Easier and Search for Experiences, and the strategies…

Social and environmental concerns have grown due to COVID-19 and unstable sociopolitical repercussions in the region. Both lifestyles and purchase decisions have aligned towards taking action to preserve the environment. With consumers and…

Social selling has become more popular and important during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Social commerce has advantages for both consumers and sellers by maximising the promotional effect. For successful social selling, attractive…

As global businesses continue to face uncertainty and challenges posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, insights into global income and expenditure trends are critical in corporate strategy planning, as they help businesses predict the…