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.
Cooking ingredients and meals has experienced turbulent times, with inflationary pressures and changing working environments in the post-pandemic world causing both channel and category shifts. Consumers are changing their cooking and eating habits,…
Mercado Libre, the leader in retail e-commerce in Latin America, has based its development on the idea of increasing access to e-commerce and financial services in the region, creating a robust ecosystem that allows users to buy and sell products,…
After a strong recovery in 2021 and 2022 from the pandemic-induced steep decline seen in 2020, growth in the Western European consumer foodservice industry slowed in 2023, with both businesses and consumers being impacted by the persistently high…
The Voice of the Consumer: Lifestyles Survey report 2024 highlights important shifts in consumer values, consumption patterns and sentiment. This year’s report focuses on making sense of significant changes in consumers’ lifestyles over the past…
This briefing assesses global B2B market trends in 2024 and beyond. It is geared towards consumer goods companies that are selling into the B2B market, and provides insights into how B2B markets are developing, which countries and channels to target,…
Pet care continues to record strong growth in real value terms in Middle East and Africa, in spite of the difficult economic environment in recent years hitting the volume sales performance. Ongoing premiumisation and pet humanisation are helping to…
This briefing assesses the global on-demand delivery landscape, with a focus on the strategies that delivery players are using to navigate the complex macroeconomic, competitive and regulatory environments to achieve operational sustainability and…
The pandemic catalyses industry consolidation, increasing the top 10 players' share. Luxury brands thrive initially, but a sector slowdown opens doors for non-luxury players. Asia Pacific garners attention, with regional giants gaining global…
The cooking ingredients and meals industry saw the rapid growth of online sales during the pandemic turn to a slower pace as consumers returned to brick-and-mortar stores for in-person interactions and the possibility to save. Inflationary pressures…
The report examines the global landscape of EV charging, comparing its development against the rising uptake of EVs. It then takes a deep dive into EV charging trends across select major economies, delving into the competitive landscape and…
While growth in Asia Pacific pet care sales has slowed in recent years, against a backdrop of rising prices in a number of countries, it has remained positive. Expanding pet populations and more owners moving away from scraps to packaged pet food…
The Western European pet care market performed strongly during the pandemic, with pet adoption levels up and owners spending more time with their pets during home seclusion. However, the high inflation in the region was putting pressure on consumers’…
Sales of toys and games are forecast to rebound from a sharp decline in 2022, with a return to growth over the forecast period, despite ongoing inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty. Video games account for two thirds of total toys and…
The tissue and hygiene market experienced a setback in 2022, when COVID-19 cases surged in China, but was back on a positive growth path again in 2023. While low birth rates in some of the bigger markets are negatively affecting categories like…
Households are undergoing significant transformations globally, influenced by the shifts in demographics, economics, and technology. With ageing populations and smaller household sizes becoming more prevalent, there is a growing demand for…
The tissue and hygiene market was again recording positive growth in real value terms in Latin America in 2023. Nappies/diapers/pants is underperforming, with birth rates in some countries declining, and has even lost its spot as the biggest category…
In spite of inflation still hitting consumer spending power in 2023, the tissue and hygiene market was recording positive growth in real value terms in this year. However, price sensitivity has seen a trend towards rising shares for private label in…
The cost of living crisis is impacting consumers’ grocery channel choices, resulting in shifting preferences to combat eroding purchasing power. As a consequence, discounters have been rising in prominence. Also, after years of decline, small local…
Although sales slipped into decline in some markets (eg Algeria, Nigeria), the Middle East and Africa tissue and hygiene market continued to record positive growth in real value terms at a regional level in 2023. Inflation remained a problem in this…
The beauty and personal care industry exceeded expectations in 2023, driven by the mass and premium segments, key beauty categories, premiumisation in personal care categories and rising consumption. The largest engines of growth were skin care, Asia…