Euromonitor Podcasts

Discount brands have gained significant traction in Western Europe due to their lower price points and larger distribution networks. In addition, many brands that were previously limited to North America, such as Lululemon and Victoria's Secret, are now opening stores in Western Europe and bringing online shopping with them.           Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they prove...

M-commerce is still relatively new, but it is a quickly growing channel. Retailers, especially those that are focused on achieving omnichannel proficiency, are looking to optimize the mobile shopping experience for their shoppers. Starbucks, a foodservice company, has been very successful in the M-commerce space. This podcast will discuss some key takeaways from the company’s success that retailer...

한국의 남성 라이프스타일 숍이 시장 침체에서도 불구하고 플러스 성장을 보이고 있습니다. 남성 라이프스타일 숍은 패션을 비롯한 라이프스타일에 신경을 쓰는 남성들이 즐길 수 있는 생활문화 공간입니다. Euromonitor International 의 미쉘 맬리슨 (Michelle Malison) 애널리스트가 한국에서 열풍을 일으키고 있는 남성 라이프스타일 숍의 현재와 향후 동향에 대하여 살펴보겠습니다.     Lots of brands claim to be number o...

Less is more refers to the idea of consumers trying to limit or avoid certain ingredients in their food choices. In a way, it shows our growing desire for simplicity and naturalness. The primary drivers of this trend are health and value for money. On the manufacturing front, the concept manifests itself as “frugal innovation”, which is the idea of removing non-essential and often costly features...

The bottom of the pyramid – or the BOP – is gaining increasing recognition by large corporations as an important consumer group. Ever since the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, global businesses have been operating in an environment of slowing growth, weakening consumer expenditure, volatility and uncertainty. A new growth avenue beyond the much-talked-about middle class is therefore vital fo...

The smart home market is expanding rapidly. Major brands are entering the segment and providing cost-effective solutions to everyday household problems. However, smart home goods are still targeting a niche, tech-savvy audience. We take a look at what smart devices are actually breaking into the mainstream. Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they prove it? At Euromonitor International,...

Luxury retail is a globally important industry, and the Asia Pacific region has always been one of its core engines. Reviewing the context of Dana Thomas's book, Deluxe: How Luxury Lost its Luster, provides the backdrop for China's transformation into the most important Asian country for luxury retail. Using specific examples and interesting travel data adds even more modern evidence for...

Men-centric retail stores are on the rise in South Korea. A growing number of male consumers are becoming more conscious about their appearances and are also looking for more interesting ways to spend their leisure time. Retailers in South Korea are responding by creating men-centric lifestyle stores that cater to mostly to men in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Male consumers have high spending power and...

Lazada recently secured Singapore-based online grocer RedMart, strengthening its position in Southeast Asia e-commerce. The buyout comes after Alibaba recently poured in US$1 billion into Lazada. With Amazon set to launch in Singapore come 2017, how will competition pan out? In this podcast, research analyst Yu Xian Lim, discusses more about the deal and what it may suggest for online retailers mo...

Both consumers and high profile influencers are challenging ageing in disparate spheres such as wellness, advertising and sports participation as 2016 unfolds. Ageing is central to public debate as the future for many world regions is much greyer, and mature consumers remain a huge market. We can now talk of a mature lifestyle as more people are living a busier, more satisfying and extended ‘third...

The Middle East is well adapted to Western trends, as Middle Eastern countries are very well aware of international brands and their appeal due to social media. However, the strong retail sector and the culture of heading to a shopping mall as a leisure activity are facilitating the development of the retail and personal accessories scene further. Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can the...

Since the launch of the Apple Watch, smart accessories have permeated many different industries. However if each individual market is examined, the popularity of smart wearables is varied depending on the consumer perception. For instance, in South Korea, they are considered tech-savvy and as a result the male population is more receptive to wearables. However in the Philippines, where young consu...

A common theme among soft drink companies is an effort to bring more premium products to the mass market by using familiar brands with upgraded packaging, added functional benefits and new flavours. Many soft drink companies are attempting to counteract their underperforming carbonates with premium still beverages. Both PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have been somewhat successful in this effort, especially...

In order to understand the future work environment, it is necessary to understand the age demography that will comprise most of the workforce and the characteristics determining their lifestyle and subsequent preference for work environment. By 2030, millennials and generation Z will comprise most of the working population, equaling 3.4 billion in number. These workers are tech-savvy, value experi...

Samsung announced this week about its decision to acquire Viv Labs founded by Siri creators, to accelerate its development in artificial intelligence. With Viv’s advantages over Apple’s Siri and other voice control assistants, Samsung will increase its global competitiveness in connected home and drive greater synergies between its electronics and appliances business.           Lots of brands clai...

The appeal of snacking is being marked by health concerns over calorie intake and sugar intake, especially in markets such as North America and Europe. As a result, many snack foods are releasing larger pack sizes that are meant to be shared, or smaller pack sizes meant for a quick indulgence. These new formats are meant for portion control, to lower the guilt associated with eating perceived unhe...

With apparel and homewares increasingly sold online, it makes sense that a number of high profile retailers have discontinued their catalogues in recent years. To many, the costs of maintaining a catalogue simply outweigh what customers are still willing to spend via catalogues. This logic may be flawed. Despite a lack of orders via mail, there is still support for catalogues as important omnichan...

Chinese tourists are visiting Australia with the intention to shop. Many of these tourists are buying luxury brands while they visit Australia, as the country has built its status as a luxury shopping destination with the arrival of many global luxury companies. National tourism campaigns are also specifically directed at Chinese tourists. According to Euromonitor data, foreign expenditure on luxu...

Online games remain popular around the world and in Australasia, with many online games adopting a "freemium" approach, which means the games are free to play but cost money to obtain in-game items or features. However, this transfer of real money to virtual money and back again has led to an unregulated surge of online gambling in these types of videogames. Government bodies in Australi...

Unilever’s recent announcement of a potential deal with the Honest Company, followed by the acquisition of the Seventh Generation company, signal the company quest for products with eco-friendly positioning. The acquired portfolio, however, also includes disposable hygiene and consumer tissue products. The podcast discusses the place of the disposable products in the Unilever portfolio and potenti...

The Brazilian market has faced many challenges this year, including an incredibly difficult operating environment and low consumer confidence in the midst of recession. Despite this, and while nearly all categories record declining value in constant terms, 100% home delivery/takeaway and the larger online ordering and delivery segment have emerged as rare centres of growth, offering operators a li...

Euromonitor examines some of the key trends visible across our Households Country Briefings, which cover 85 significant economies. Major points include the surge in single person households through to 2030, booming mortgage markets and the rapid ageing of household heads. Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they prove it? At Euromonitor International, we help brands build trust through...

Euromonitor discusses the primary takeaways from our recent Emerging Market Households strategy briefing. Focusing on newly obtained household values, urbanisation and bustling property segments, the briefing details the way consumption behaviour is changing in emerging economies. Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they prove it? At Euromonitor International, we help brands build trust...

Premium beauty and personal care is driven by the middle and upper income groups in the Middle East and Africa, but also by aspirational consumers who are looking to align themselves to premium brands and therefore status. This is especially true in the countries such as as the United Arab Eremites, where upwards of 90 percent of the population are expats who have moved for career advancements.  ...

In August 2016, Samsung Corp announced the acquisition of Dacor Inc in consumer appliances. Both companies are compatible in terms of product offering as well as target consumers in the US. By acquiring Dacor, Samsung gains a number of advantages, namely leveraged brand and product strategy especially in large cooking appliances, shared production capacities and human resources, and expansion in r...