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.
For the first time in the modern history of the tobacco industry, the last decade has seen the emergence of a viable alternative to the cigarette, altering consumer preferences and use patterns. The Nicotine Survey offers insight into the pace and…
In Eastern Europe, the COVID-19 pandemic did not cause any surge in sales of bottled water through off-trade channels in 2020. However, the impact on off-trade channels varied by country as preferences and consumption habits of local consumers played…
Sales of consumer electronics are projected to turn positive in 2021 after consumers’ sentiment was badly affected by the pandemic. However, a full recovery is only expected in 2022 as sales exceed pre-pandemic levels.
Eastern Europe is still leading in spirits per capita consumption globally. Despite vodka continuing to dominate spirits, consumer taste preferences shift towards flavour sophistication. This drives other spirits, whiskies and brandy. Mid- and…
The global economic outlook continues to improve in Q2 2021, though a two-speed recovery is taking shape as developed economies are set to bounce back quicker while the slow vaccine rollout in developing countries is delaying their recovery. The main…
Expectations for the global consumer health industry have improved slightly for Q2 2021. Improved macroeconomic forecasts due to widening vaccination rates in markets such as the US will benefit consumer health, especially as consumers emerge from…
Nostalgia was a trend prior to 2020, but as lifestyles continue to be disrupted by COVID-19, consumers spend more time in their homes to stop the spread of the virus and increasingly turn to nostalgia to help them cope with the anxiety, stress and…
The diversity of consumer profiles in Southeast Asia has resulted in various strategies being adopted by both global and local soft drinks companies to appeal to local consumers. By analysing and evaluating the various strategies, such as launching…
Amid the uncertainty of COVID-19 in 2020, consumer health companies scaled back on mergers and acquisitions, instead focusing on portfolio rationalisation and cost cutting. In 2021, the industry is expecting a strong bounce back to historic rates of…
Retailers’ constant experimentation with new concepts and formats helps lay the groundwork for the industry’s future. For this reason, Euromonitor profiles the most innovative concepts in retailing each year. While today some of the winning…