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With health at the center of attention since the pandemic, interest in products that clean and disinfect has grown. Domestic hygiene has become an important subtheme in Home Care, especially in developing/emerging markets. Historical…

The global economic outlook continues to be suppressed by surging inflation and growing uncertainties caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine, rising geopolitical tension in Asia, tightening of global financial conditions, and China’s economic slowdown.…

After the spike in demand seen in Western European cat food sales in 2020, followed by another above-average performance in 2021, growth was slowing in 2022. Home seclusion due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) saw pet adoptions spike, although cat…

The briefing examines how milk performs globally in the largest countries in terms of output. The report also provides data for milk prices and main dairy consumer industries, as well as economic indicators for countries with largest markets for…

Most toys are made from plastics, as the material is durable, washable and sturdy. Many toys ended up being thrown away, as children outgrow their toys quickly, causing a massive environmental impact. What are toy manufacturers doing to help mitigate…

Euromonitor International’s League and Club (including franchises) indices provide a well-defined and comparable view of 55 domestic leagues and over 800 clubs across nine team sports globally to uncover the leading performers from a commercial…

Today’s consumer is diverse, not only along the lines of race, ethnicity, age, income, education and urban-rural locations, but also in terms of their behaviours, values and priorities. The environment and the setting in which they live are also…

The briefing examines how the forestry, wood and paper industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of forestry, wood and paper output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs,…

Value sales of traditional toys and games in Western Europe grew in 2021, driven by the need for entertainment due to the prolonged COVID-19-induced social distancing measures and home seclusion. The expansion of the consumer audience, with adults…

In spite of the economic problems being experienced in some countries, which was exacerbated by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in recent years, cat food sales have continued to grow in Latin America. Indeed, the home seclusion experienced…

This report examines the competitive strategies of the major brand owners within the global soft drinks industry as they navigate and shift their strategies in a post-COVID-19 environment. Competitive activity over the past year is discussed,…

Cat food has been recording impressive growth rates in Asia Pacific, even during the pandemic, with further sales increases expected over the forecast period. Ongoing premiumisation is a trend in the major markets of China and Japan, with Chinese…

This report examines the main news related to the tobacco industry for the second quarter of 2022. It covers key legislative announcements alongside prevalence surveys, mergers and acquisitions, company strategies, new product launches and other…

Asian consumers underspend on traditional toy and games compared to other regions. Why are Asians not buying traditional toys, and will the apparent negative connotations of play change over the forecast period?

Soft drinks and, moreover, the plastic bottles that are used as packaging, have drawn attention for not being sustainable enough. Home soda makers are competing strongly in some markets, as consumers increasingly favour package-less solutions for…

Hand sanitisers will remain relevant globally thanks to COVID-19. North America and Europe remain the largest markets, but emerging markets such as Middle East and Africa see the highest growth, benefiting from the offer of on-the-go frequent hygiene…

The globally active discounter chain Aldi has opened new markets in recent years and shown strong growth especially outside its home country. Despite strong competition, some of which has been established for decades, Aldi has been able to gain a…

The briefing examines how retail and wholesale industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of retail and wholesale output. The report also provides data for production, imports, exports, industry’s costs, industry’s profitability…

Sportswear in Western Europe saw a marked decline in sales in 2020, when Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions negatively impacted the overall apparel and footwear market. However, a strong rebound was seen in 2021, with further positive growth…

Home furnishings in North America saw growth slow markedly in 2021 after the spike in demand seen a year earlier, when consumers were directing more of their income into spending on their homes, given the large amount of time they were spending in…