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As the pandemic-driven surge in grocery sales subsides, grocery retailers must contend with an increasingly complex macroeconomic environment and heightened consumer expectations. This report delves into the evolution of the global grocery retail…

Online sales, though slowing, remain the leading source of future growth for groceries in the US. Persuading consumers to spend extra money in order to save time is a hard sell in a time of high inflation but the convenience of online ordering…

The next billion consumers represent new growth opportunities worth trillions of dollars in consumer spending across the globe. However, the next billion consumers are not a monolithic cohort, as they vary hugely from market to market. In order to…

As the COVID-19 pandemic drives seismic shifts across consumer markets, the key question facing business strategists is which of these changes are more reactionary in nature versus signalling the start of a long-term behavioural shift. This briefing…

To help companies understand which categories are most primed for sustained e-commerce growth post-pandemic, Euromonitor developed the E-Commerce Readiness Model. This tool uses analytic modelling to determine which countries and categories have the…

Restrictions on movement, changing consumer preferences and the heightened focus on safety triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic are anticipated to alter the future of consumer mobility, urban planning and construction. The surge in homeworking, reduced…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused unprecedented upheaval across the US food and drink industry. This will have far-reaching consequences, such as a permanent uptick in consumer adoption of online ordering in the food and drink space and…

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced Australia’s government to enforce lockdown restrictions, which negatively impacted business and consumer confidence and supply chains. While the grocery sector and e-commerce experienced rapid increased…

Nothing in the modern evolution of the industry has compared with the global disruption caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Given that retailers sell across categories, the pandemic will negatively impact some more than others. The outlook…

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has heavily impacted many sectors of the economy. Increasing product prices, intensifying unemployment and weakening disposable income have encouraged conscious consumption. Consumers’ interest is centred around…

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has led to a major structural change towards a complete digitalisation of operational structures of lifestyle brands, which in turn has reset the importance of customer experiences, building trust and strong…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has shaken up consumer goods and service industries in the Middle East, putting pressure on supply chains and depressing sales as lockdowns and job losses squeeze discretionary spending. Essential items such as packaged food,…

In 2020, a momentous shift in consumer spending towards online grocery is underway. For legacy grocers to survive the unprecedented onslaught from retail giants such as Alibaba, Amazon, Carrefour, JD.com and Walmart, they must either develop their…

Stores continue to invest in systems that make buying easier, more convenient, frictionless, while e-commerce players are expanding their shopping capabilities, helping consumers to find better, more targeted products. In the process, these two…

As consumers prepare fewer meals overall, while demanding more assistance for the ones they do, spending and brand equity will accrue to those companies providing fresh prepared meals on demand, from delivery aggregators to retailers, restaurant…

Variety stores in Western Europe are seeing renewed interest from consumers, as operators expand rapidly, with a focus on low prices and broad product assortments. While store-based retailing more widely continues to struggle in the context of the…

The importance of customer loyalty has grown in a time of disruption and rising uncertainty. A central place is taken by consumer-centric strategies, retention efforts and the need to provide added value to loyalty scheme members. One-size-fits all…

Seven & I Holdings Ltd is a leading global retail company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Its diverse retail portfolio spans convenience retail, supermarkets, department stores and retail e-commerce. Its flagship brand, 7-Eleven, is the world’s…

The sustainability agenda has become a priority for many retailers globally, driven by consumer expectations and governmental legislation. Retailers recognise the imperative for change and are taking actions, particularly in the areas of…

Although inflation eased slightly in 2023 in many markets, global inflation rates remained high by recent historical standards. As a result, price-conscious consumers powered private label sales to record highs in 2023, and market conditions in 2024…