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The packaged food industry has seen fundamental shifts on the back of the Coronavirus pandemic with increased demand for staple foods, cooking ingredients and meals. This report gives an overview of the dynamics seen across the world and analyses the…

In 2020, consumers’ interest in keeping themselves healthy and strong against Coronavirus (COVID-19) was reflected in nutritional intake trends. Regional trends in sugar and fat consumption in 2020 suggest which nutrients consumers desire more when…

COVID-19 led to global automotive sales plummeting by 16% in 2020, as lockdowns curtailed business and consumer activity. Passenger vehicle sales will, however, recover and grow by 28% over 2020-2025. Shared mobility was also squeezed, with gross…

The major appliances market saw a challenging 2023 in volume terms as consumers continued to scale back. However, industry innovations kept many interested, keeping healthy value sales. Innovations in AI, advances in interoperability between…

The pandemic, cost-of-living crisis and inflation hikes continue to have an unprecedented impact on affluent populations, their wealth, and their spending habits on luxury goods. The top wealth segments stand out more now than ever before and remain…

Global lodging sales surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time in 2023. Consumers’ eagerness for travel has driven a strong recovery across all global regions. The growth of luxury travel and short-term rentals will be an important factor in…

In-destination spending is benefiting from the recovery of tourism, with pent-up demand and revenge travel driving trips abroad and powering visitor spending. Shopping is receiving a boost from the return of Chinese travellers after the removal of…

A return to normality will prove elusive for the global hot drinks industry in 2024. Supply chain challenges have moderated but not gone away, as increasingly value-conscious consumers try to balance their desires with tight budgets. Meanwhile,…

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 cost-of-living crisis harmed big-ticket and larger renovations, ending the home improvement boom and resetting demand. DIY activity fell below 2019 levels, whilst gardening retained demand due to the grow-your-own food trend and bringing more…

Home care faces challenges from high inflation, rising prices, and strained supply chains, leading to flat sales. High inflation reshapes habits, boosting private labels. Brands diversify portfolios and innovate for superiority. Industry tackles…

Consumers concerned about their physical and mental wellbeing are seeking preventative health solutions in food. This is driving sales of health and wellness packaged food, which reached USD497 billion in 2021. Free from has seen the strongest…

As consumer awareness about diet impact on their health increases, health and wellness product demand gets stronger. Nevertheless, different consumer needs lead to stronger market fragmentation, and, for companies playing in this market, navigating…

This report is a global overview of the fresh food industry, considering its major trends and developments. The report examines the comparative performance of fresh foods across regions and markets and explores five-year forecasts. In addition, it…

Eyewear was on an upward trend in 2023. The resurgence of travel post-pandemic, coupled with heightened consumer interest in eye health amid vision challenges such as myopia, presents opportunities for players. Going into 2024, businesses and…

The outlook for world duty-free looks rosy, as pent-up demand and the recent reopening of China are powering tourism recovery, despite the headwinds caused by the cost-of-living crisis. Duty-free players are diversifying their source markets,…

The disposable hygiene industry is expected to see continued growth after a temporary setback in 2022, supported by improved health awareness, product accessibility and income, particularly in developing markets. Moving forward, a more holistic sense…

The dairy products and alternatives industry is expected to see a 6% increase in 2023 (current terms and year-on-year exchange rates), mainly driven by inflationary pressures. This report examines key industry trends, including health and…

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,…

In 2023, the global marketplace for consumer health continued to be impacted by inflation and vacillating consumer demand, which limited innovation and acquisition strategies throughout the year. Nevertheless, strong growth can be found across the…