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This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is moderating, although volatility in the energy markets and faster consumption growth in China are among the key risks that could increase inflation.…

The global pandemic and the war in Ukraine have placed intense stress on global supply chains. Purely cost-based models have shown their limits, and fashion companies are now trying to pivot, as uncertainty is the “new normal”. They also need to…

Personal accessories sales growth slowed in 2022, due to a high inflation environment, continuing COVID-19 restrictions in China, and the impact of the war in Ukraine. Asia Pacific remains the largest contributor to the global spending on personal…

Personal accessories saw a positive performance for a second consecutive year in 2022. While the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continued in 2022, the rate of growth slowed. This was due to a high inflation environment, continuing COVID-19…

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,…

Personal accessories sales growth slowed in 2022, due to a high inflation environment, continuing COVID-19 restrictions in China, and the impact of the war in Ukraine. Asia Pacific remains the largest contributor to the global spending on personal…

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…

LVMH sales in personal accessories returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2021 and continue to grow in 2022 despite the challenging global environment. Asia Pacific is the largest contributor to company sales in 2019-2022, followed by North…

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…

After almost three years of a global pandemic and political and racial tensions increasing around the globe, issues surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have become more critical for luxury and fashion businesses to address, than ever…

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.…

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…

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…