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Pent-up demand from emerging markets like Brazil, China and Indonesia is expected to push global sales to grow by 4% in 2024 despite consumers cutting down on purchases in 2022 and 2023.

Samsung remains the number one player in consumer electronics globally. However, it is seeing strong competition from both Apple and Chinese players like BBK and Xiaomi in smartphones. The company will look to a slew of mid-year launches in 2023 –…

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…

Sales of consumer electronics were negatively impacted as consumers cut down on discretionary purchases as prices of electronics products escalated despite the economic uncertainties.

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is moderating, although volatility in the energy markets and faster consumption growth in China are among the key risks that could increase inflation.…

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…

Smart home adoption will accelerate in the near term, as Matter-enabled devices become commonplace. Interoperability will enable companies to provide better experiences, while consumers will enjoy improved and more personalised services.

As sales in consumer appliances and electronics moderate, brands must differentiate by delivering on key trends in the highly consolidated industries. Sustainability and connectivity remain key areas of investment, and wellness has emerged as a key…

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,…

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…

Following its path towards being a fully-fledged entertainment company, Sony Corp has been redirecting its efforts over the last years, focusing on premium products rather than fighting for shares. This made the company leave segments such as…

This briefing examines how the hi-tech goods industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of hi-tech goods output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry…

This briefing examines how the information and communications (ICT) industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of ICT output. The report also provides data for turnover, market size, industry costs, industry profitability…

Faced with high inflation, caused in large part by rising energy costs, manufacturers are trying to find ways to avoid increasing prices, as consumers are becoming increasingly cautious regarding their spending. This reports looks at how…

The report examines key factors in supply chain risks in metals, energy and agricultural commodities. Production, market supply concentration and political risks analysis can help to better identify potential risks and prepare for potential…

This report analyses the global production, consumption and prices of copper. While leading copper production countries Chile and Peru are facing challenges in 2022 from rising social backlashes and environmental concerns, global production of copper…

Sales of in-home consumer electronics in Latin America continued to fall in 2022, driven mainly by another big decline in Brazil. However, Mexico continued to see positive growth in 2022, and is expected to soon become the region’s biggest market.…

TV has been an integral part of a family’s household entertainment for more than 50 years. Does TV still have a role in the ever-changing entertainment lifestyle of the digital consumer?

Xiaomi, TCL and Oppo are aggressively expanding into overseas markets and enjoy tremendous success. However, these brands tend to be popular with consumers due to their low prices. What can Chinese brands do to shed the negative perception of low…