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Global sales of personal accessories rebounded in 2023, driven largely by price increases due to high inflation, with volume sales posting a more modest increase. Retail offline dominates global personal accessories sales; however, e-commerce gained…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence among the key economies remains. Supply chain and commodities markets disruptions remain the key risks for…

After moderate growth in 2022, global sales of personal accessories grew more strongly in 2023; however, geopolitical issues ,the cost of living crisis and China’s slow recovery suggest a challenging macro environment, pushing personal accessories…

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

To boost sales, the jewellery industry must focus on Gen Z, which comprises over 23% of the population and has growing purchasing power. The industry faces the challenge of aligning with Gen Z’s values to secure their attention and spending.…

In a time of uncertainty, brands must ensure that the value proposition provided by their loyalty schemes is firmly aligned with customer needs, priorities and expectations, continuously refined and adapted to withstand disruption and changing market…

In the context of climate crisis, shifting regulation and high inflation leading consumers to rethink their fashion spend, fashion and luxury market players need to review their operations to minimise their negative impact while helping to build…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

Born between 1995 and 2009, Generation Z (Gen Z) is coming of age alongside significant changes in post-pandemic economy, giving rise to the Gen Z luxury and fashion consumer’s tendencies for price sensitivity, individualistic expression, active…

The luggage industry faced significant challenges during the pandemic, with sales plummeting in 2020. As COVID-19 restrictions eased in 2021, travel rebounded, aiding sales recovery. However, factors like inflation, the war in Ukraine, and China's…

Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. Consumers are grouped based on shared traits and preferences, companies can better develop products and marketing campaigns that resonate…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with income inequality, mass migration and rising uncertainty about another crisis being among the major ones. Nevertheless, within this lie untapped opportunities. This…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence among the key economies increases. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of agricultural commodities…

Fashion sales in Latin America have surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 2022, driven mainly by price increases due to high inflation. E-commerce grew strongly to become the second largest channel, but consumers in the region are still more inclined to…

As e-commerce growth rates slow from historic highs, the online channel is no longer a rising tide for all categories and brands. While potential exists with e-commerce accounting for 50% of retail’s expected growth in the next five years, retailers…

Following jewellery sales’ strong rebound in 2021 from the pandemic-induced steep decline seen in 2020, the re-emergence of COVID-19 in China resulted in a slowdown in the regional performance in 2022, with a return to 2019 sales levels not now…

The Asian consumer is changing. Traditional values that served the collective in terms of both society and the family are on the wane, with COVID-19 lockdowns accelerating a new focus on individualism and the self. This report explores how Asian…

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…

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. 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Channel shifts accelerated by the Coronavirus pandemic has led to significant changes taking place across the fashion retail landscape with retailers being forced to adapt to these new consumer demands and behavioural shifts. This report examines the…

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…

Personal accessories revenues are expected to post some of the sharpest declines among all fmcg industries. The industry is concurrently facing pressure from three main factors: consumers’ diminished disposable income, retail closures (and sluggish…