Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across in...
Read in-depth analysis on the key trends shaping demand across industries, consumers and national markets, with insight and market statistics that offer global strategic coverage.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…