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With the increasing demand for customization from retail, finance and various services industries, continuous development in conversational artificial intelligence were made to meet the need. The capability of chatbot grew significantly on a monthly…

This report presents the key trends and developments in the video games market landscape in Asia Pacific. Despite regulation in some countries, video games posted positive value growth in 2018, supported by factors such as connected lifestyles, new…

Smartphones continue to be the biggest negative driver in the performance of computers and peripherals in Latin America, as consumers are opting for accessibly priced portable options without having to compromise on performance. Laptops have adapted…

Asia Pacific has the highest global CAGR for breakfast cereals, driven by hot cereals, muesli and granola, while consumers are concerned about the health positioning of flakes and children’s breakfast cereals. Distribution expansion to reach…

Our baseline global GDP growth forecast has remained stable since Q4 2019 at around 3% in 2020, improving slightly to 3.2% growth in 2021. Positive factors in the outlook remain above average consumer confidence in key economies, supportive monetary…

Rimowa has long been considered a luxury brand among the jet set thanks to its high-quality luggage and superior service record. Having been acquired by LVMH in 2016, Rimowa is now attempting to transform the brand from a heritage luggage maker into…

Understanding consumer choices and lifestyles through behavioural segmentations can provider deeper analysis and understanding on how to target specific types of consumers. Unlike demographic segmentations, which often provide skewed data,…

Auto-Alchemy has seven key technology trends, which in combination have all the ingredients required to tackle some of the biggest challenges in domestic laundry, such as cold water and quick washing, as well as providing a platform for in-home…

The population of consumers aged 50+ is growing in every region. While Ageing Consumers are becoming the next millennials, snack products targeting them are still at the emerging stage. Ageing Consumers are increasingly interested in addressing their…

Despite high penetration of metal packaging in many categories, this pack type continues to grow in unit volume in Latin American countries. Greater production capacity, high recyclability levels, versatility for new usages, innovation in formats and…

E-sports continues to solidify itself as a potential competitor to, and a definite opportunity for, traditional professional sports properties. As the sector continues to grow its live events offering to complement its already strong digital…

Food trends are constantly evolving, impacted by many factors. Milk alternatives are no exception, and consumption has risen over the last few years, amidst the growing plant-based eating trend. This is one of the hottest topics in the food and…

Foodservice has become one of the most important areas of branding, marketing and direct consumer connection for a growing array of food and drink products. This report explores how brands are successfully using foodservice and other away-from-home…

Breakfast cereals continues to post stable value growth in Eastern Europe. Sales are strongly supported by the popularity of hot cereals in many countries, as well as the health and wellness and convenience trends. Increasing consumer attention to…

Changing breakfast consumption habits such as lower sugar intake as well as convenience, and growing competition from other categories such as snacks, have hampered growth in breakfast cereals in Western Europe in recent years. Conversely, it also…

Latin America saw the strongest regional decline globally in womenswear value over the review period. Sales were hampered by difficult economic conditions, including local currency devaluations, which negatively impacted consumption. The region’s…

While the Middle East region has a culturally entrenched set of menu items that have been historically consumed for breakfast, this seems to be slowly transitioning from traditional to modern westernized dishes. This report studies the forces leading…

Though the global coffee industry’s prospects are positive, several historic growth drivers, such as pods, are slowing rapidly, while expansion is increasingly reliant on a limited array of markets - notably Brazil and tea-drinking markets such as…

Asia Pacific leads glass packaging globally, buoyed by wide usage in alcoholic drinks, as it is valued for its premium image and ability to maintain beverage quality. However, glass faces a threat from metal, rigid plastic and flexible plastic in…

With a population of 4.5 billion people, of which 2.5 billion are projected to live in urban areas, and eight billion internet subscribers, by 2030, Asia Pacific is expected to be not only one of the most populous regions globally but a real power in…