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Coronavirus (COVID-19) meant that Western European bags and luggage sales recorded a major decline in 2020. The closure of non-essential bricks-and-mortar stores and travel restrictions were among the main COVID-19-related problems for the industry…

Writing instruments immediately returned to recording positive growth in Asia Pacific in 2021, following the decline seen a year earlier, when Coronavirus (COVID-19) arrived in the region. Nevertheless, traditional writing instruments will continue…

Sales of bags and luggage returned to positive growth in 2021, following the decline seen in 2020, when Coronavirus (COVID-19) first hit the region. Luggage was particularly badly hit by the closed borders and travel restrictions implemented to…

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…

Jewellery sales recorded a strong rebound in 2021 from the steep decline seen in 2020, when Coronavirus (COVID-19) first hit the region. Sales began to recover in the second half or final quarter in many Asia Pacific countries in 2020, and, although…

Despite new waves of COVID-19 across markets, global sales of personal accessories bounced back in2021, and are on the path to recovery with global growth largely driven by Asia Pacific and North America. The industry benefits from the return of…

The impact of the pandemic on the apparel and footwear industry has been such that market players are now reassessing standard operating procedures in place, from manufacturing to retail, as they need to adapt to new post-pandemic consumer lifestyles…

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…

Pandora A/S is a Danish jewellery manufacturer with a well-established global presence in the fine jewellery segment. Western Europe and North America lead the company’s sales, but it has also achieved significant penetration in Asia Pacific. In…

In this half-year (H1-2021) update briefing, we investigate the latest developments in the global luxury goods industry, with a focus on the macro-economic and demographic changes and what these mean for our view of a likely outlook in the short to…

Sales of personal accessories continue to fall, as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic lead to further disruption, national lockdowns, social distancing, store closures and travel restrictions, causing global demand to suffer. The discretionary…

Jewellery sales in Western Europe slumped in 2020, with Coronavirus (COVID-19), and the measures taken to try and control its spread, having a negative impact on fine jewellery sales in particular. The closure for extended periods of non-essential…

While just a few global players own many of the top-selling personal accessories brands, the industry remains highly fragmented, with unbranded and private label products holding a significant share of sales. With the global trend towards increased…

Luxury and fashion players are facing a deeply transformed consumer and retail landscape post-Coronavirus (COVID-19). Survival and recovery strategies are likely to revolve around agile adaptability and a careful review of legacy standard operating…

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…

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to e-commerce, exemplified by the US fashion industry, which is embracing the rapid digital evolution across every aspect of businesses. This report reviews the results of Euromonitor International's…

While the global luxury goods market contracted notably, Asia showed signs of recovery as early as Q2 2020, minimising the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This report analyses the background to the quick recovery of personal luxury…

Swarovski AG is a family-owned business focused on the production and retail of crystal-covered jewellery and accessories. With more than 125 years of business operation, the company is well established globally, with nearly 3,000 physical and 34…

Fossil Group's sales have declined across its stable of owned and licensed brands in recent years, as consumers’ shift from traditional watches to smartwatches has coincided with weakening foot traffic to shopping malls and department stores. With…

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…