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2021 showed signs of recovery, after a steep decline in 2020 due to the global pandemic. In the post-COVID-19 era, embracing digitalisation has been crucial for all categories. With eyewear still reliant on store-based channels for their in-store…
The eyewear industry is showing signs of recovery in 2021 largely driven by innovations, and replacements in the US, and rising income and greater access to eye health in India and China. Post-pandemic, consumers increasingly expect convenience,…
Evolving wellness priorities around physical and emotional health point towards simplicity, new perceived value and relevance that instils optimum quality and trust. This calls for a no-frills approach grounded in authenticity and expert-backed…
Interest in personalised approaches to health and beauty has surged since COVID-19, as improvements in technology have been met by a more accepting public focused on health outcomes and demanding products that fit their unique goals. Personalisation…
Heavily reliant on optical stores, the eyewear industry has been hit hard by store closures and other restrictions implemented in various parts of the world to contain the Coronavirus pandemic. This briefing provides Euromonitor International’s Q1…
The menopausal consumer acts as an untapped market for many health and beauty businesses as these consumers are increasingly looking to treat their symptoms holistically. Both internal and external treatments begin to thrive with opportunity in…
2020 was a year that shook up the eyewear industry. While most key players will suffer in 2021, the severity of the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic will vary by exposure. Companies that stand out with a wider number of strongly positioned brands…
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…
Worries about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and economic downturn have forced consumers to re-evaluate their life priorities and habits. With that the narrative in health, beauty and fashion has also changed to reflect newly emerged consumer priorities and…
Ageing is one of the most important drivers of demand for the eyewear industry. This is especially the case in mature markets, many of which drive a sizeable share of global revenues, given their ageing demographic profile. Despite the combination of…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had - and is having - a profound impact on the eyewear industry. Despite the essential and medical nature of many eyewear references, the industry is going through unprecedented disruption across manufacturing, distribution…
This report explores sociodemographic, macroeconomic and industry-specific drivers of eyewear demand to 2023. By weighting and forecasting category, competitive landscape, consumer and country metrics, we have identified key markets for manufacturers…
As the newly merged entity EssilorLuxottica is set to solidify its spot as the top global player in eyewear, it is poised for new growth opportunities. In its mission statement, the company states that it will strive to be a powerful advocate for the…
Recent years saw some of the toughest ever trading conditions for luxury eyewear. New disruptive business models are evolving and more aggressive competition across distribution channels is evident. Whilst many leading luxury players are investing…
Global growth in naturally healthy bottled water market has been driven by the US, Japan, Brazil and China, while growth in Western Europe has slowed owing to market maturity. The perception of healthy water differs from region to region. In Western…
Growing internet retailing sales are impacting consumers’ purchasing habits globally. In turns, this has changed packaging requirements and demands, with the rise in home deliveries translating into lighter pack types and polarised pack sizes.…
Shopping is the western world’s number one leisure activity, how is this determined and how does it manifest itself? This global report explores and charts the trend. Leisure shopping is most commonly associated with high street shops and shopping…