Bollywood celebrity brands, such as Being Human by Salman Khan, HRX by Hrithik Roshan and many other are continuing to gain popularity in the fashion market in India, Euromonitor International's Lifestyle Survey states that in 2019, 28 percent of respondents from India claim to have been influenced by celebrities while making a purchase decision. Consumers in India want to feel inspired, want products that tell a story, and want to buy brands that resonate with their values. Bollywood brand...
Oct 14, 2019•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast The attributes that consumers consider "healthy" vary quite a bit in the US, Mexico and Canada. For example, in the juice category, Canadians are concerned most with the actual juice content of these drinks and are drinking 100 percent juice products 6 times more than products that are between 25 and 99 percent juice. Americans are mainly drinking juice products that are less than 24 percent juice content, and in Mexico it's very similar. This podcast explores the difference and s...
Sep 30, 2019•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast India is currently the fourth largest retailing market in the world, with growth projected to be 11.6% to 2023. With the Indian government relaxing the FDI rules, international retailers are gaining traction in the country. This podcast explores what it takes for retailers to be successful in India. Euromonitor International will explore this topic further at India Retail Forum 2019 on September 25th. Register here for the event and join the discussion: https://www.indiaretailforum.in/visit/#tow...
Sep 13, 2019•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Premiumisation as a trend is being noticed in the laundry and fabric care category in India, especially in liquid detergents which are almost double the price of a regular powder detergent Manufacturers are offering products which are of superior quality in terms of the benefits they provide and the price at which they are sold. Often these premium products promise to deliver a certain experience or benefit either during the purchase journey or in the way the product is used. This podcast explor...
Sep 03, 2019•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Erika Sirimanne, Head of Home and Garden at Euromonitor International, recently discussed cookware and bakeware trends with Penny Rosema at the US Cookwares Manufacturers Association (www.cookware.org). During this podcast Erika discusses how bakeware (i.e. ovenware) grew faster than stove top cookware in 2018 in the US, as well as how consumption patterns for cookware and bakeware differ from region to region. Erika showcases some examples of how the smart home, sustainability and urbanisation ...
Aug 28, 2019•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast ComplexCon is a two-day, hybrid pop culture, fashion, art and music fest put on by media platform Complex. The main feature of the show is the marketplace, where brands host pop-up shops that sell exclusive merchandise. This convention offers a unique look into the world of "hypebeasts" where exclusivity and resale values drive consumer demand....
Aug 28, 2019•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Globally, there has been an increasing number of collaborations between beauty brands and famous personalities including ColourPop x Shayla, Inglot x Jennifer Lopez and Neutrogena x Kerry Washington. Over the last year, this trend has become popular in India with beauty brands collaborating with fashion designers and Bollywood celebrities. In October 2018, L’Oreal Paris tied up with fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee to launch L’Oreal Paris x Sabyasachi, a 21 piece limited-edition line of col...
Jul 29, 2019•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Men’s grooming is finally taking off both in South Africa and the region as a whole. It is one of the strongest growing categories in beauty and personal care, posting a nine percent value growth in 2018. The South African market is still highly dominated by the most traditional categories, such as deodorants, shaving products and fragrances, but other non-traditional categories are poised to rise in the men's grooming market....
Jul 26, 2019•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast There is a sustainability agenda in disposable hygiene, and fulfilling that agenda will continue to put pressure on research and development departments, supply chains, and consumer education. Biodegradable claims, for example, have been appearing in an increasing number of disposable hygiene products, however many of these claims might not align with consumers' understanding of what biodegradability means. For instance, some products that are biodegradable actually need to be processed at ...
Jul 15, 2019•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fertility and birth rates are declining globally, undermining baby and infant market growth potential. With around 140 million babies being born each year, the market for child-related products and services remains huge. The trends towards fewer children and smaller households are also shifting family needs, creating new demand and many opportunities for businesses. Backed by rising income, parents nowadays are willing to spend more on the fewer children that they have while seeking products and...
Jul 08, 2019•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Athleisure, which blurs the bounds between casual and sportswear, has been a well-known trend in the fashion world for some time. South Korea is one of the countries leading this trend, boosted by the sales of leggings. Leggings in South Korea posted a retail value of US$ 0.6 billion in 2018, ranking third below the USA and Japan. Global brands such as Nike, New Balance and Under Armour are well known in the country, but local brands such as Mulawear and Andar are actively promoting through amba...
Jun 28, 2019•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Air treatment products with air purifying technology have been growing in demand in recent years. The global air purifiers market registered 6 percent year on year growth, reaching 20 million units in 2018. High levels of indoor air pollution across major cities have been an important factor driving this demand. However, consumer concerns of other health risk factors that are not necessarily pollution-related, such as allergies, have been another driver of sales growth in this category....
Jun 10, 2019•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast As CBD emerges as a key ingredient for relieving inflammation and prompting relaxation, the sanitary protection market has found a potential breakthrough and an answer to the long-lived search for period alleviation. From CBD-rich suppository to CBD-infused tampons, cannabis-based fem care products respond to the growing demand for alternative health products. However, these cannabis fem care brands will face the challenges of the current legislative landscape and consumer education. The coming ...
Jun 05, 2019•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 本期播客节目源于2019 中食展 SIAL 中欧睿分析师Dorrit Chen做的一场题为《街饮行业纵览与前瞻》的分享。本场分享从中国消费者餐饮 Consumer Foodservice 市场格局展开，解锁各细分品类增长情况，重点剖析国内奶茶店行业的变迁，探索未来发展趋势。 收听本期节目，了解中国街饮店发展历程。 下载完整报告，请点击这里，报告内容概览： 2018中国餐饮行业的概况总览； 街饮行业变迁； 奶茶3.0时代的开启； 奶茶店产品扩充：弱化以茶为主要原料的产品； 连接消费者：建立沉浸式的文化消费环境。
Jun 04, 2019•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Premium feminine care is on the rise, disrupting the dormant sanitary protection market. Brands such as Rael, Cora, and Blume are attending the high demand of curation and convenience from Millennial females. Often labelled as organic or natural, these premium players have proven that sanitary pads and tampons are categories that can be innovated and improved. Moreover, with their unconventional marketing tactics, these emerging brands have been demonstrating the increasing importance of omnicha...
May 31, 2019•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast As luxury brands struggle to stay relevant, many of these brands are now recognizing how important millennial consumers are. Young, affluent consumers are taking cues from casual street wear, demand newness, and expect brands to reflect their ideals. Rihanna's Fenty Maison marks a number of firsts for LVMH specifically, including LVMH's first original brand created by a woman. Partnering with Rihanna was a particularly smart move for the company, as she champions inclusivity in everyth...
May 24, 2019•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jellies, which are a sweet candy available in many Asian countries but especially in South Korea, were once only a children's treat. Now, jellies are enjoying a boom thanks to adult consumers consuming the candy. Some jellies are providing functional benefits for adult consumers, and others are targeting adults with lower sugar or promises to help inner beauty.
May 22, 2019•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Southeast Asia is a fast growing region, with it's population set to exceed 700 million in less than 10 years. Urbanisation and female involvement in the household in the region is leading to the purchases of consumer appliances such as automatic and semi-automatic washing machines. Southeast Asia is also experiencing a growing middle class and rising income levels; and as a result of this, consumers are looking for advanced home care devices with different functionalities. International bu...
May 15, 2019•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ikea catches up to the urban living trend with the launch of its new store and design studio in Manhattan. The move signals the growing need for homeware and home furnishing retailers to embrace an extensive business model that is omni-channel and oriented to Millennials. In an age where both digital and real-world experiences are valued, the Swedish brand is serving highly curated assortments and design-oriented customer service that should catch the attention of the busiest of New Yorkers....
May 10, 2019•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast 根据欧睿国际的数据展示，在2018年中国整个乳制品行业的零售额规模达到了3800亿。其中，酸奶是乳制品品类当中增速最大的。 本期欧睿播客节目，将通过市场趋势分析，为大家总结侧重消化健康的产品将有哪些机遇点。
May 09, 2019•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Video gaming has come a long way from the humble arcades in the 1980s to the industry giant it is today. Mobile gaming is a segment that is continuing to see larger growth ever since the advent of the smartphone. Globally, mobile gaming will generate over US $33 billion in incremental sales over 2018 to 2023, supported by continued growth in mobile devices, convenience and affordability. The expanding interest in esports is also fueling growth in the category, with games such as Fortnite gaining...
May 06, 2019•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Digital assistants have spread beyond the smartphones and smart speakers that made them mainstream. Smart watches, automobiles and even kitchen appliances are already integrating digital assistants. As digital assistants integrate into more devices, Americans will grow increasingly comfortable with them.
May 03, 2019•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Healthy beverages are gaining more and more interest worldwide, and Eastern Europe is no exception. Increasing bottled water consumption in the area can be looked at as a step towards healthier drinking options. While water gives consumers a guilt-free feeling, it lacks the color and flavor of other soft drinks. Therefore, there is a demand for other options such as fortified/functional, plant based or flavored water. There is a favourable economic climate for these types of healthy beverages to...
Apr 30, 2019•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Apparel and footwear in Japan has been continuing to struggle, and retailers have been introducing new concepts in order to gain momentum. For instance, Fast Retailing opened a concept shop GU STYLE STUDIO in 2018, where consumers can create their own avatar to try on clothes. Another company, Zozo Inc, is a disruptor in the apparel market. Its main business is Zozotown, an e-commerce site dedicated to fashion products. It started off as is a platform of numerous apparel and footwear brands, but...
Apr 26, 2019•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the Middle East, there are three trends emerging in the apparel and footwear market. First, regional retail groups are still leading in the area due to the introduction of innovative fashion concepts. Secondly, internet retailing is continuing to prevail in the region. Third, consumers are still drawn to fashion that is modest yet has an international appeal. These three trends will contribute to the competitiveness and overall growth of apparel and footwear in the region....
Mar 27, 2019•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast With London fashion week coming to a close, the news broke that Karl Lagerfeld, head of Chanel and Fendi had passed away at age 85. Lagerfeld's fashion persona remained a stark antithesis to fashion desingers today. While athleisure continues to grow as a trend, Lagerfeld was famously quoted saying "Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants." In this podcast, Euromonitor examines high fashion brands Chanel, Gucci and Celine among ...
Feb 19, 2019•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Although soft drink sales in Sub-Saharan Africa keep up with larger markets such as North America and Western Europe, individual consumption rates are much lower. This is mainly due to the diversity of the region in both population and disposable income. Going forward, the rising middle class in the region will stimulate growth of soft drinks.
Jan 18, 2019•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Fashion remains one of the most dynamic and lucrative industries on the planet. Global Apparel and footwear accelerated growth in 2018, pushing overall industry revenue to $1.8 trillion US dollars, up by 4.6% from the previous year. It is set to become a $2 trillion business by 2023. Unsurprisingly, Nike and Adidas lead comfortably, not just in the sportswear rankings, but in Apparel and Footwear in general, outgrowing industry averages for yet another consecutive year.
Dec 19, 2018•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast Apparel and footwear is an industry that is constantly evolving, changing and growing. With 17% of sales completed online last year, this $1.7 trillion industry is set for more innovations in the forthcoming years. Interestingly, Australia is a huge contributor to this growth as it is the third largest region in terms of per capita spending on apparel and footwear. Euromonitor examines the megatrends that are driving the volume and value of the apparel and footwear market and what this means for...
Dec 18, 2018•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast The launch of the Tampax Cup by Procter & Gamble in 2018 signals the first entry of a global disposable fem care manufacturer into the reusable products domain. While fitting with the company’s key strategic initiatives, the launch can also provide an additional boost to sales of reusable cups. However, it will require further work on the part of the company to raise product awareness, and acquire new users given the low frequency of purchases, P&G will also have to counteract any skepti...
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