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This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence among the key economies remains. Supply chain and commodities markets disruptions remain the key risks for…

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

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…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. Consumers are grouped based on shared traits and preferences, companies can better develop products and marketing campaigns that resonate…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with income inequality, mass migration and rising uncertainty about another crisis being among the major ones. Nevertheless, within this lie untapped opportunities. This…

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…

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.…

As e-commerce growth rates slow from historic highs, the online channel is no longer a rising tide for all categories and brands. While potential exists with e-commerce accounting for 50% of retail’s expected growth in the next five years, retailers…

With advances in women’s health accelerating, commercial prospects are becoming a firm proposition for business. Embracing women’s wellness through dedicated solutions that cater for unique needs requires a holistic outlook factoring in an integrated…

C-beauty brands outperformed the market in China in the last five years, particularly in skin care and colour cosmetics. Benefiting from strong digital capabilities and marketing strategies, C-beauty is winning younger consumers. However, the…

The Asian consumer is changing. Traditional values that served the collective in terms of both society and the family are on the wane, with COVID-19 lockdowns accelerating a new focus on individualism and the self. This report explores how Asian…

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…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

As inflation hits consumers’ purchasing power, modern eyewear shoppers have increasingly demanding expectations of the products they buy. Players in the industry will have to adapt their retail strategies to remain competitive. Eyewear sales via…

After the disruption caused by the pandemic in 2020, with measures such as lockdowns and non-essential retail outlet closures impacting eyewear sales, Johnson & Johnson immediately returned to seeing positive growth in 2021. With its strength in the…

2022 was a year of transformations for the global eyewear industry, with digitalisation, sustainability and inclusion approaches leading innovations. As consumers shift to hybrid shopping, eyewear businesses reposition their focus onto digital…

This report identifies the five out of Euromonitor International’s Top 10 Global Consumer Trends that are expected to have the most impact on the eyewear industry in the near future. It explores the changes in consumer values and behaviour driving…

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…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…