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.
Cities are hubs for spending, with 80% of expenditure expected to be generated by urban areas in 2023. Spending growth in 2023 will, however, be sluggish, as cost of living challenges force consumers to be more conservative in their expenditure. Over…
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the potential market strategies for companies in Sub-Saharan Africa amidst the current cost of living crisis. It details how companies can leverage affordability, technology, and values to cater to the…
Rising costs of living pose challenges globally, but companies can find opportunities in several categories, essential and discretionary, especially in underpenetrated fast-growing markets. By considering category adjacencies and focusing on value,…
Global consumers are struggling with the cost of living crisis, as inflation remains high while household income growth lags. Consumers are adopting recessionary habits, such as trading down and being more selective in their spending. Rather than…
Consumers are facing increased pressure from rising prices as global inflation reaches 7% in 2023. The impact of higher costs of living is felt from top earners in developed markets to struggling households in emerging and developing countries.…
Affordable sustainability is now paramount, given the cost of living crisis. Consumers want low prices but this does not necessarily mean giving up sustainable choices. Making sustainability affordable is a global need, where companies can play a key…
This report urges businesses to embrace affordable and accessible sustainability. It presents a comprehensive set of effective actions that can be implemented seamlessly to unlock the untapped potential of democratising sustainability during times of…
This briefing explores the forces driving apparel demand and supply in Sub-Saharan Africa, which has historically been a protected market, with tariffs, quotas and bans. It discusses how market routes, supply chains and competition have evolved. A…
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…
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…
The long-standing movement towards marketing and formulating around “wellness” continues to deepen, as companies across consumer goods experiment with using this concept to attract consumers. This briefing identifies the factors behind the blurred…
In a context of high inflation and consumers worried about their overall spending in all categories, Carrefour continues to grow strongly in grocery retail and e-commerce. The company continues to invest in new brands and expand its regional reach by…
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…
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…
Although the global retail landscape remains solidly tilted towards the largest players, evolving shopping behaviours continue to compel retailers to rethink their business models. This briefing spotlights the strategies that retailers are adopting…
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,…
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…
In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…
The report will explore the key themes transforming consumer behaviour in Asia Pacific in the world beyond the pandemic, namely Digital Living, Rethink Wellness, Sustainable Living, Make My Life Easier and Search for Experiences, and the strategies…