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Yum! Brands is an international restaurant group that operates in the full-service and limited-service spaces. The US-based company includes four brands: Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger Grill. Yum China also owns Little Sheep, Huang Ji…

Yoghurt and Sour Milk products are benefiting from the health trend in Latin America and brands claim benefits such as fortified with probiotics, reduced fat or sugar and lactose or dairy free. One driver of this trend are the labelling laws in many…

With more than 80 years of experience, Yakult ranks second in probiotic yoghurt globally. Its key distinction lies in engaging with consumers from a more personal perspective, and communicating the health benefits of its products directly through its…

Writing instruments immediately returned to recording positive growth in Asia Pacific in 2021, following the decline seen a year earlier, when Coronavirus (COVID-19) arrived in the region. Nevertheless, traditional writing instruments will continue…

Travel transportation is under intense scrutiny for its role in the climate emergency, with good reason. The pandemic has, however, proven that transportation is critical in tackling the global health crisis through vaccine distribution, as well as…

Toys and games received a Mario Kart-like turbo boost as sales skyrocketed during the pandemic. However, sales crashed by 7% in 2022 when the world entered the “new normal”. Nonetheless, sales are projected to recover from the blip with 3% growth in…

It was a tale of two tobacco markets in 2022, as flat overall global cigarettes volume, balanced growth in only two regions - Asia Pacific and Latin America - against very significant declines, particularly in developed markets.

Despite economic challenges, the global consumer tissue market continues to grow in both developed and developing markets. The pace of growth will, however, decelerate in developed regions post-COVID-19, highlighting the need for meaningful…

Having emerged from strict pandemic-related restrictions in most markets, 2022’s expected shifts in staple foods expenditure were disrupted by surging inflationary pressures around the globe. These significantly worsened with Russia’s invasion of…

This report explores the state of the global soft drinks industry in 2023, examining category and market growth over the last year. The competitive positioning of leading companies and brands within the worldwide non-alcoholic drinks industry is…

The global snacks industry has demonstrated success in overcoming the many challenges faced over the past few years (eg COVID-19 and inflation). Consumers and governments are increasingly scrutinizing snacks’ nutrition. The industry is reinvigorating…

In 2022, the small appliances industry saw decline as a sign of normalisation after the pandemic uptake when home-bound consumers stocked themselves with kitchen appliances and hygiene-related categories such as vacuum cleaners or air purifiers.…

The briefing provides an overview of the shared mobility market, by taking global, regional and country-level perspectives on trends over the historic and forecast periods. It also touches on the different segments of shared mobility: ride hailing,…

In 2020, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic fundamentally transformed the global retailing industry, not least by making e-commerce the default option for many homebound consumers. As the world begins tentatively to move past the pandemic, many…

During 2021, global retailing sales rebounded to surpass pre-pandemic levels buoyed by the expansion of e-commerce. While store-based sales saw recovery with the return of footfall in malls and stores, they have yet to recover to pre-pandemic…

The joint factors of high inflation, elevated unit prices and strained supply chains became significant challenges for retail tissue, resulting in a deceleration of growth in 2022. As prices increase further, consumers are forced to make more…

The disposable hygiene industry is expected to see continued growth after a transitory slowdown in 2021, supported by improved health awareness, product accessibility and income in particularly developing markets. Moving forward, a more holistic…

The year 2022 posed significant challenges for retailers, due to the winding down of the pandemic-inspired e-commerce boom, the war in Ukraine and double-digit inflation, which had a significant impact on consumer purchasing power and shopping…

The sports industry in 2022 continues to demonstrate post-pandemic resilience, driving commercial performance by forging novel deals with emerging brands and companies and striving to maximise stadium revenues. Fan growth remains a universal goal and…

Pet care keeps growing albeit more slowly due to economic downturn and the return to offices that means less time spent with pets. It benefits from the growing cat population, while humanisation drives demand for healthy, human-grade, premium pet…