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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…

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…

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…

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 Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on the fashion and luxury industry, which is facing further challenges owing to economic and political problems and income and wealth losses in key markets. This report offers a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Consumer demand for personalised solutions is spreading across consumer goods and services, influenced by considerable improvements to technologies that can match consumers with outcomes, and experiences that address their wants and needs. This…

Regulators are increasingly focused on taking action to address the environmental impact of consumer and corporate behaviour, and sustainability legislation will become an ever more prominent feature of the operating landscape for business, across…

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…

This report identifies the five out of Euromonitor International’s Top 10 Global Consumer Trends that are expected to have the most impact on the eyewear industry in the near future. It explores the changes in consumer values and behaviour driving…

2022 was a year of transformations for the global eyewear industry, with digitalisation, sustainability and inclusion approaches leading innovations. As consumers shift to hybrid shopping, eyewear businesses reposition their focus onto digital…

After the disruption caused by the pandemic in 2020, with measures such as lockdowns and non-essential retail outlet closures impacting eyewear sales, Johnson & Johnson immediately returned to seeing positive growth in 2021. With its strength in the…

As inflation hits consumers’ purchasing power, modern eyewear shoppers have increasingly demanding expectations of the products they buy. Players in the industry will have to adapt their retail strategies to remain competitive. Eyewear sales via…

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…