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Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Industry: Retailing survey includes opinions from more than 440 professionals working at retailers and consumer brands on performance, trends, innovation and strategic priorities relating to the retailing…

JD.com Inc is fourth largest retailer globally and second largest e-commerce companies in China. Sitting in the world’s largest e-commerce market, JD.com successfully rides the accelerated channel shifts from offline to online in China. Owning…

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…

The globally active discounter chain Aldi has opened new markets in recent years and shown strong growth especially outside its home country. Despite strong competition, some of which has been established for decades, Aldi has been able to gain a…

Sportswear in Western Europe saw a marked decline in sales in 2020, when Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions negatively impacted the overall apparel and footwear market. However, a strong rebound was seen in 2021, with further positive growth…

Both on- and off-trade alcoholic drinks recorded a volume increase in 2021. Underlying on-trade demand remains strong. Yet, bars, pubs and restaurants are under extreme pressure as inflation combines with existing challenges to undermine still…

Despite the economic challenges, sustainability remains firmly on the agenda for the long-term success of businesses. It is increasingly important for consumers, too. This briefing looks at eight key global retailers – IKEA, Target, H&M, Carrefour,…

In the current challenging economic environment defined by supply chain bottlenecks, high inflation, price sensitivity and increasing expectations from customers, marketplaces find themselves well positioned to navigate and succeed in the dynamic…

Although the current inflationary environment poses many challenges to retailers, it also provides a unique opportunity for retailers to attract new customers to their private label lines and drive sales growth of their private label products. This…

COVID-19 influenced changes in consumer behaviour. Accelerated digital transformation impacted all areas of retailing, starting from supply and logistics and ending with consumer habits and channel preferences. Consumers now focus on sustainability,…

The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…

During 2021, global retailing sales rebounded to surpass pre-pandemic levels buoyed by the expansion of e-commerce. While store-based sales saw recovery with the return of footfall in malls and stores, they have yet to recover to pre-pandemic…

Retailers are pushing the boundaries of innovation. Euromonitor International’s annual New Concepts in Retail report highlights how these efforts are reshaping the retail environment. This edition explores innovation across three key areas:…

Despite the growth of modern retail, the informal retail channel continues to reflect the typical shopping experience of a large proportion of consumers across all income groups in Sub-Saharan Africa and will continue to do so in the future. The…

Channel shifts and recent shock to economies globally will shape the way consumers perceive private label within drinks. Changing consumption patterns will allow retailers to adapt private label in niche categories and explore beyond the “economy”…

Digital Survey includes input from more than 1,000 industry professionals working across sectors to understand how digital technology is reshaping commerce. The report discusses planned investments in key technologies and initiatives driven by these…

Technological advances in 2022 will continue to reshape shopping behaviour for digitally-savvy consumers. This report explores the top five tech-driven trends expected to reshape commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in…

With 2020’s COVID-19-driven channel shifts, beauty and personal care saw a surge in e-commerce. 2020 also saw direct sellers and beauty specialist retailers embracing digital activities and experimenting with omnichannel strategies. The post-pandemic…

Euromonitor International’s Commerce 2040 series outlines a vision for how consumers might shop in two decades. This report focues on how retail is evolving and considers the competing forces that will influence how shopping behaviour both online and…

Euromonitor International’s Commerce 2040 series outlines a vision for how consumers might shop in two decades. This report focuses on how the competing forces that are reshaping retail will impact the future of the store. In particular, the shift…