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The evolution of men's grooming, fuelled by growing self-care, societal change, and the rise of gender fluidity, significantly influences the market. Trust and brand loyalty play major roles in male consumer decisions, bolstered by increasing…

Pet care growth rates spiked during the pandemic in Latin America, helped by consumers adopting pets for company during lockdowns as well as the ongoing premiumisation and pet humanisation trends. In spite of high inflation rates in the region,…

Total alcoholic drinks volumes have almost reached pre-pandemic levels, but an adjustment is evident in the channel balance; retail is on the rise while on-trade recovery is still underway. Macroeconomic pressures and long-term socialising changes…

Arçelik AS is global consumer appliances manufacturer, originating in Turkey. With 12 brands, 30 production facilities and 82 subsidiaries, the company is present in almost all continents. The strongest segment for the company is major appliances in…

H&M confronts challenging times due to unprecedented inflation and a global cost-of-living crisis, forcing consumers to rethink their discretionary expenses. Moreover, a sluggish economic recovery in China, coupled with the loss of the Russian and…

The Asia Pacific home and garden market, having seen a pan-regional decline in 2020 due to COVID-19, suffered again in 2022, after the recovery seen in 2021, as case numbers surged across China. However, the forecast period offers better prospects,…

The retail landscape has been evolving rapidly in the pet care industry. Grocery retailers, despite their convenience, have been losing preference over the years. Pet shops and superstores are investing in becoming a one-stop shop for all things pet.…

Western Europe emerged from the pandemic into a period of rising inflation, with rates hitting levels not seen for decades in many of the region’s countries. This was negatively impacting the home and garden market in 2022, as was the fact that some…

The Experience More megatrend continues to resonate with consumers despite the cost-of-living crisis. Consumer goods and services brands are leveraging new technology to deliver enhanced brand experiences that play out in the real world, online or a…

Colgate-Palmolive continues its lead within oral care and holds second in the bath and shower category. While its globally popular brands continue to be Colgate and Palmolive, it also has brands such as Hello, Tom’s of Maine, Speed Stick, Protex,…

Demand was saturated during the pandemic-induced boom. Big ticket purchases are now suppressed by a cost-of-living crisis. Not having a fully realised omnichannel strategy created vulnerabilities; new small store openings are part of a correction, as…

The regional toys and games market was negatively impacted in 2022 by the downturn in sales in China due to surging case numbers of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. A sales decline in Japan, following two years of strong growth during the pandemic,…

After the spike in demand seen during the pandemic, particularly 2020, sales of toys and games recorded a marked decline in Western Europe in 2022. Most country markets were impacted by high inflation and the consequent pressure on local consumers’…

Summer 2023 saw the hype levels for the Barbie movie going into overdrive., with Margot Robbie playing the lead role in the film about the world’s best-known doll. It would therefore be easy to overlook the fact that Mattel has other strong brands…

The COVID-19 pandemic brought consumers online more than ever before, and, as a result, retailers have ramped up their efforts to appeal to consumers. Nevertheless, e-commerce growth has slowed from high double digits in 2020 to single-digit growth.…

Following significant growth in small appliance sales, driven by home seclusion during the pandemic, major appliance players are looking to capitalise on consumer demand by entering or re-entering the small appliance market. Small appliances that…

Amidst COVID-19, geopolitical tensions, and climate disasters, sustainability gains momentum, compelling action from both businesses and governments. This report brings together insights from Euromonitor International’s Voice of the Industry:…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence among the key economies increases. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of agricultural commodities…

This report forms part of Euromonitor’s Voice of the Industry series and features the results of a survey of professionals working in the Packaged and Fresh Food industries. It examines their opinions regarding short-, medium- and long-term…

Amidst the cost of living crisis and an inflationary environment, tea in Asia Pacific remains a resilient category, owing to its inelastic demand. Nevertheless, stiff competition from other beverages remains, and this report seeks to analyse the…