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This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

While e-commerce has continued to gain share in recent years, helped by lockdowns and enforced closures of store-based retail outlets during the pandemic, traditional toys and games stores do still have a role to play, particularly for traditional…

Cloud gaming has been gaining lots of traction in recent years as it allows people to access graphically demanding games without owning top-tier gaming hardware. As it offers low entry price for a PC or console experience, many expected it to take…

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…

This report discusses the current state of play of LEGO’s traditional toys and games business at a global level and gives a performance outlook for the years ahead. It considers LEGO’s strategy, from initiatives related to sustainability and social…

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…

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the gaming and digital entertainment arm of Sony Corp, formerly known as Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE). Sony has reorganised its business portfolio over time to better reflect how the company currently…

Most toys are made from plastics, as the material is durable, washable and sturdy. Many toys ended up being thrown away, as children outgrow their toys quickly, causing a massive environmental impact. What are toy manufacturers doing to help mitigate…

Value sales of traditional toys and games in Western Europe grew in 2021, driven by the need for entertainment due to the prolonged COVID-19-induced social distancing measures and home seclusion. The expansion of the consumer audience, with adults…

Asian consumers underspend on traditional toy and games compared to other regions. Why are Asians not buying traditional toys, and will the apparent negative connotations of play change over the forecast period?

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…

Slower growth, surging inflation, rising geopolitical risks and an accelerating deglobalisation trend are factors shaping the global economic, financial and trade landscape in 2022 and beyond. Despite the challenges, there are opportunities for…

The rise of new business models is linked to a radical overhaul in traditional concepts of ownership, while offering consumers the prospect of new services and improved experiences. Brands exploit the power of connectivity and data generated from…

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…

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 growing popularity of subscription boxes has led to a rise in M&A activity and funding for subscription box start-ups. Available across industries, they target specific consumer needs through different subscription models: pure convenience,…

Video games was a major beneficiary of Coronavirus (COVID-19), with sales rebounding from 2019’s decline to see dynamic growth in 2020. Home seclusion, due to lockdowns and working/learning from home, drove video games demand in 2020, with…

Adults buying toys for themselves is giving a much-needed boost to companies in the toys and games industry as the number of children declines. Who are kidults and how can companies engage them?

Before the pandemic, Asia Pacific was fastest growing traditional toys market with significant room for growth due to the low spending per household on traditional toys compared to the rest of the world. While the pandemic has proved a setback due to…

Our relationship with the home has been fundamentally changed by the pandemic. Our home has become a “hygienic sanctuary” where an increasing number of activities happen. With space a constraint, versatility of the living space has become a focus for…