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Астана готовится принять международную выставку EXPO2017. Во время подготовки к мероприятию была проделана колоссальная работа - значительно улучшена туристическая инфраструктура в стране, что положительным образом повлияло на развитие индустрии в Казахстане и дало импульс к долгосрочному развитию....
Astana, Kazakhstan is preparing to host the international exhibition EXPO2017. 2 million people will visit the exhibition, so improvements to the city's infrastructure were recently completed to make guests feel comfortable. For instance, Astana International Aarport was opened after reconstruction and lodging capacity in the city was significantly increased. This will undoubtedly affect the development of tourism in the country.
Over the next five years, the Asia-Pacific IT industry is expected to grow by 4 percent per year, which is above the global average of 3 percent. By 2025, around one third of global IT revenues will originate from the region, up from 29 percent currently. China, for instance, is set to enjoy the strongest increase, while the already large Japanese market will grow gently by 2 percent per year....
Euromonitor International has recently released new data on the alcoholic drinks industry and has uncovered several key findings in this data. The industry in 2016 avoided maturity, and while downside risks remain, opportunities remain as well. The market in Asia-Pacific improved, although China remained negative. In Eastern Europe, legislative changes are creating issues for the industry - especially beer - and the overall economy remains weak....
In the aftermath of the Brexit referendum, the value of the pound has depreciated by around 17% against the US dollar, and by 12% against the EUR. Retailers in the UK have not reacted as quickly, and UPs remained unchanged for another few months after the currency depreciation. As a result, from a global perspective, prices in the UK were lower and more appealing, which caused an influx of tourism to the UK as consumers hunted for luxury goods. Consequently, the UK has seen a significant rise in...
The luxury goods industry overall has entered a new phase, where conspicuous consumption is giving way to more meaningful luxury experiences. We are seeing bigger footprints in areas such as luxury travel and luxury health and wellness, and more collaboration is expected between luxury fashion brands, food and lifestyle in the short term....
2017 m. gegužę alkoholiniams gėrimams Lietuvoje buvo padidintas akcizas. Šie pasikeitimai lems didesnį, negu buvo laukta, rinkos kritimą. Rinkos analitikės Julijos Poliščiuk teigimu, padidintas akcizas alkoholiniams gėrimams paskatins pirkėjus daugiau alkoholio įsigyti kaimyninėse šalyse bei padidins nelegalaus alkoholio pardavimų mastą....
In May 2017, alcoholic drinks in Lithuania were subjected to higher excise rates. These rates will force consumers to turn to contraband and counterfeit alcohol, as well as increase cross border trade. The highest amount of alcoholic drinks is forecasted to be brought from Poland.
Euromonitor's newest pet care research shows good growth is expected for 2017. Similar to previous year in constant or real terms (that is, without the impact of inflation) global value sales are expected to increase by 2%. Considering the current economic climate and increasing instability, this growth is quite good. The global marketplace is increasingly competitive with many mergers and acquisitions taking place over the past year as well as a significant shifts in terms of the retailing...
Sub-Saharan African economic growth is expected to pick up in 2017 after reaching the lowest level in 22 years in 2016. Growth will be driven by a stabilisation of commodity prices and improvements in the largest economies in the region. Euromonitor looks at the outlook for the three largest African markets of Nigeria, South Africa and Angola, which accounted for 55.2% of the region’s GDP in 2016, while also examining the key risk scenarios facing South Africa using our Macro Model....
В 2016 году Украинский рынок алкоголя продолжил падение, но оно значительно замедлилось в сравнении с 2015 годом, когда объем рынка сократился на 20%. За последние два года, повышение ставок акциза, а также введение дополнительных лицензий, сертификатов соответствия и налога на розничную продажу алкоголя привели к существенному повышению цен, сокращению легальных продаж и стремительному росту черного рынка. Будущее алкогольного рынка, как и многих других FMCG индустрий, зависит от роста и стабил...
The way we eat today differs from the notion of three balanced meals a day of just a generation ago. There are no strict rules when, how and what one should eat or drink - however, there is a growing demand for naturally healthy, free from preservatives, reduced sugar and no sugar beverages. The snacks landscape has changed as well and will continue to evolve as consumers become more demanding about the nutritional value of their snacks....
Clean label is a term that is in a constantly evolving, malleable to the demands of the global consumer. And global brand owners are continuing to show a keen interest in not only keeping pace with front runners in terms of clean label reformulation, but also in determining what the next level of “clean” could entail in a practical sense. The more traditional clean label claims such as no artificial and all natural claims may not be enough in the years to come, but for now, these claims are flou...
The third largest global consumer tissue and disposable hygiene products manufacturer and marketer, SCA Group, has recently confirmed its decision to split the company’s forestry and hygiene businesses, creating a new entity – Essity - with the focus on tissue, hygiene and recently acquired medical products business. The move appears well-judged as it will allow the company to streamline and focus its resources on building value and growth in the increasingly challenging market conditions, under...
The Ukrainian alcoholic drinks market continued its decline in 2016, yet the decline significantly slowed down in comparison with 2015 when sales volume dropped by 20 percent. The negative performance was fueled by increased excise duties, the weak state of the economy and the introduction of additional costs for stakeholders - leading to price spikes and the booming of the black market. However, the main shock brought by the economic crises has passed, so steep declines are not anticipated in t...
Sugar has been portrayed by the mainstream media as the number one demon in our food. Supporting this is an ever increasing link between sugar consumption, obesity and diet-related disease. This negative depiction of sugar has reached a point where it is compared to other harmful substances, such as alcohol, tobacco and even certain hard drugs. Sugar sweetened beverages are the greatest source of sugar among packaged foods and soft drinks in the majority of countries researched by Euromonitor In...
The rise of technology is impacting many parts of the fashion industry such as apparel, footwear and personal accessories. Euromonitor analyses the impact of technology on purchases of personal accessories and how brands are utilizing technology to improve business efficiencies....
As 2017 unfolds, consumers aged over 50, the most vocal and youngest of whom are part of a generation known for their outspoken views, the baby boomers, are living a changed ageing narrative. This sees articulate ‘ambassadors’ and organisational advocates ‘disrupting ageing’ via louder consumption demands, shifting work practices, mature style icons and novel ageing solutions.
JAB Holding Company's purchase of Panera Bread is the latest example of market consolidation in US foodservice. In this podcast, Michael Schaefer, Global Lead - Food and Beverage, and Consumer Foodservice Analyst Stephen Dutton discuss how JAB might leverage Panera's meal-oriented menu offerings to complement its portfolio of brands and increase daypart coverage, and discuss JAB's growing influence in global foodservice and what the Panera transaction means for the future of fast ...
Households are in a constant state of flux, with demographics, migration, new income trends and technologies constantly changing the shape of the home. Euromonitor has identified the top 8 trends that have the largest impact on households.
2016 proved to be a momentous year for the smart home, as the sector finally received his first mainstream device. Dubbed the voice speaker, the smart home hub, or the home assistant - the Amazon Echo has captured the imagination of the public and is set to revolutionize the digital household....
A growing emphasis on hydration and concerns over calorie intake on sugary drinks is being shaped by rising health concerns among consumers everywhere. Although these trends are seen globally, it is particularly evident in Europe and North America in light of the current sugar debate and sin tax legislations. It' is a growing trend that organic and ‘natural’ food claims are gaining traction, but packaging manufacturers can also be crucial in addressing these health concerns....
The Southern European states of Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal were some of the hardest hit countries during the economic downturn of 2008-2009. Rising unemployment, falling incomes and decreased consumer confidence quenched the high pre-crisis performance of many industries — one of them being airlines. An economic recovery has been witnessed across these countries with real GDP and disposable incomes growing in 2016. Was this positive performance reflected in the airline industry as well?...
Senior Beverages Analyst Howard Telford and Senior Research Analyst Mark Strobel discuss the growing global trend towards taxes on added sugar beverages. What does the uncertain impact of the Mexican IEPS tax on soft drinks mean for future efforts to impose drinks taxes in the US and UK? And what factors determine how successful a sugar tax regime might be in driving down consumption?...
Consumer demand and interest for natural and organic products have grown substantially in the Nordics over the last decade. However, there is a clear lack of a single ecolabel with clear standards. As a result, multiple trade and industry association in the region is calling for legislators to address the issue and create one single holistic ecolabel, which could help green beauty products’ market to develop to its full potential....
As the largest single region by card payment value, Asia is positioned to drive global card payment trends over the forecast period. Euromonitor International’s recent report on the region looks at what is driving this growth and how payment policy has positively and negatively impacted certain markets. This podcast looks at the key findings of this report and discusses what makes an effective payment policy.
Global demand for Fresh Food increased by nearly 3 percent in volume terms in 2016 - very much in line with average growth achieved over the last five years. Our recently published Fresh Food database estimates retail sales of organic products not only by retail volume, but also by retail value. For the first time we are not only able to measure share of the stomach taken by organic products but also share of the wallet.
Business and recreational services in Asia Pacific are set to experience strong expansion over the upcoming decade. Business services in Asia Pacific are expected to be led by China, which will dominate the region. China and Philippines are also projected to dominate in recreational services. Overall, Asia Pacific is forecasted to account for the largest share of recreational services and second largest business services globally by 2025....
Euromonitor International attended the Natural Products Expo West conference in Anaheim, California last week. Expo West serves as the main showcase of natural, organic and healthy food and beverage innovation in North America. In this podcast, Howard Telford, Senior Beverages Analyst, shares his top 10 trends in terms of beverages innovation from the show....
The increasing pressure of the over-indebted Chinese corporate sector is predicted to persist in 2017. High credit growth is one of the outstanding problems for China's financial sector. Bad loans are a particular cause for concern and will most likely influence China's economy....
