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Global sugar confectionery shows stagnation compared to other sweet snacks. Consumers are concerned about sugar intake, favouring sales of low-sugar sugar confectionery. On the other hand, sugar confectionery remains an indulgence and consumers…

Sugar confectionery is facing challenging times in Latin America, with a difficult economic situation in several countries, growing consumer health concerns, and new laws that affect sugar consumption. Companies must use innovative strategies to keep…

At least 30 countries worldwide and many more local authorities now tax sugar-sweetened beverages in an effort to boost revenue, reduce sugar consumption and improve public health outcomes. In 2020, we find that sugar taxes are having a significant…

Consumer habits in Western Europe have shifted towards an emphasis on the convenience associated with online purchases. This report covers trends including the growing importance of partnerships and the increasing complementarity between digital and…

The global retailing industry is undergoing a transformation, as e-commerce continues to grow, both as a channel and as a means of interacting with shoppers. This briefing serves as a guide to the current state of play, surveying key regional and…

Latin America is a diverse region in social, cultural and economic terms, but is seeing common patterns that are having an impact on consumption of small appliances. Busy lifestyles, growing concerns about healthy diets, rising urban populations and…

Millennials are the key consumer group for tech products, which they consider a necessity rather than a luxury. Growing social media influence has reshaped consumer awareness when buying technology. Companies are targeting millennials by introducing…

Instant coffee remains a core product of the global coffee industry. Nearly all demand growth is coming from developing markets where consumers appreciate its affordability and convenience. In developed markets, the category outlook is more troubled,…

New technologies are creating massive upheaval, with companies embarking on digital transformations in order to maintain relevancy. In order to better understand how companies are responding to this epochal shift, Euromonitor conducted a Digital…

Unique homegrown on-demand delivery concepts emerging in the Middle East are disrupting the traditional grocery retail structure, which las led to increased investment interest by local players in the segment. As delivery platforms aim to have a…

Grocery retailing in Eastern Europe is growing moderately. A major structural change is being seen, as evidenced by the dramatic decline of traditional grocery retailers, which is giving way to large modern grocery retailers. As the market…

Resale, or second-hand, shopping, is a long-established retail activity. Resale shopping has evolved rapidly in response to economic conditions, technology, and growing environmental concerns. This report examines some of the key challenges and…

Shelves have been inundated with an ever-expanding array of plant-based dairy products. This is a response to the increase in flexitarian diets and the consumer perception of free from dairy as healthier and good for digestion. This report analyses…

Jewellery remains dominated by the fine segment, with Asia Pacific now the category’s global growth engine. Jewellery is set for further growth through to 2024, although in the short term, the coronavirus is poised to negatively impact China’s…

It is tempting to conclude that low-carb, high-protein diets were a mere fad that fizzled out about a decade ago. However, a closer look reveals that plenty of opportunities remain in Asia Pacific to capitalise on the low-carb, high-protein trend in…

As a result of multiple demographic and lifestyle factors, consumers globally are bringing wellbeing in-house, turning to new technologies and trends in the health and wellness industry. This report will analyse why and how this is impacting the…

The last 30 years witnessed more damage to our planet than in the previous five billion years. Environmental threats and the need for sustainability are shaping how luxury companies do business, as well as how consumers show brand loyalty. This…

Sportswear in Asia Pacific is prospected to see promising growth, fuelled by China’s robust growth. Health awareness and rise of international and local brands open more opportunity to the sportswear industry. Brands are carrying out localised…

Asia Pacific is the largest global market for home furnishings in terms of value, and was the fastest growing over 2013-2018. The region does, however, have the second lowest per capita expenditure on home furnishings. It is expected to see strong…

Increasing consumer awareness and modern lifestyles are creating more opportunities to increase category participation within home care. Busy lifestyles are encouraging consumers to choose products that reduce the usual time spent on completing a…