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Inditex affirms its position as one of the top three industry players in apparel and footwear. Its strength in product design, innovation and sustainable practices continues to facilitate organic growth. However, the ramifications of the increased…

This report assesses the position of glass packaging in Western Europe. It analyses the recent performance of glass, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as covering future predictions for the packaging type. The report also…

Sales of major appliances slipped into decline across Western Europe in 2022, after most countries had been seeing growth during the pandemic, often in both 2020 and 2021. Consumers returning to more out-of-home activities as societies were fully…

Full-service restaurants in the Middle East experienced a significant decline during the pandemic, due to their relatively high price and the nature of the category, that relies on dine-in experience. The post-pandemic recovery is accelerating every…

As an international leader in dairy and its alternatives Danone delivers another year of value growth. Despite challenging economic conditions Danone delivers innovations throughout all its core categories and embraces future-focused consumer…

Restaurant Brands International is an international consumer foodservice holding company made up of four brands: Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Firehouse Subs, the last of which RBI added to its portfolio in 2021. Currently,…

This half-year review of Euromonitor International’s Dairy Products and Alternatives data provides analysis of the biannual update to Euromonitor’s Forecast Model (FM), alongside the quarterly update to the Macro Model, offering insight into the most…

Staple foods players are facing a complex period; sales growth has decelerated as consumers return to busier lifestyles post-pandemic. Value growth was high in 2022, however this was distorted by supply chain issues affecting key commodities in the…

This briefing explores global market developments in home care in light of recent developments. The current economic climate results in consumers re-evaluating and rationalising their spending. Over the forecast period, the industry is expected to…

From rising disposable income levels and increasing taste sophistication, especially among young consumers, to the rapid expansion of local chained specialist coffee shops, Asia Pacific has seen a dynamic coffee shop environment, By analysing the…

Walmart remains the number one store-based retailer globally, but is also an increasingly formidable presence in the e-commerce channel. Not only is Walmart the third-largest e-commerce retailer, by sales, in its home market of the US, but it also…

Visa is the second largest network operator globally after UnionPay. The company is known for its long-term stability and global reach, enabling secure payments for consumers in all of the world’s regions. 2022 has been a successful year for Visa, as…

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,…

In 2022, major appliances volume sales declined by 2% compared to 2021. Yet, the industry continues to evolve and adapt to the current reality. Emerging countries are the driving force with potential on a per household basis. The top industry topics…

This report is part of Euromonitor International’s Megatrends series. It focuses on the Convenience Megatrend, one of Euromonitor's 10 megatrends impacting business, exploring the forces driving consumers’ prioritisation of convenience, how the trend…

Walgreens is the leading global player in both sales and outlet numbers in pharmacies, a channel that it dominates along with CVS in their home market of the US. It offers customers who sign up to its loyalty programme (100 million members and…

As more consumers demand products and services to meet their specific needs, companies are racing to build bespoke offerings rather than risk being left behind. As technology advances, industries are rushing headlong into the new market for…

After falling for two years, Asia Pacific sales of small appliances recorded positive, albeit very modest, growth in 2022, with the dynamic Indian market helping to offset the continued declines being seen in China and Japan. Stronger growth rates…

China’s struggles with the Omicron variant across much of the year meant that sales of major appliances declined in 2022, resulting in slightly negative growth for the Asia Pacific region as a whole, given the size of this country’s market. However,…

Mental health has emerged as a key consumer demand in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic. This briefing will examine survey data to understand how consumers are managing stress, where they go for support, and what other health issues they suffer…