Euromonitor Podcasts

As internet retailing in the clothing and footwear industry continues to grow, online retailers find themselves attempting to compensate for certain trends that can only be achieved by shopping in-store. For example, as it is impossible to try on clothing before buying it online, internet retailers are making it increasingly easier to return and exchange items and are even exploring virtual fittin...

Developed countries such as Japan, China, Germany and the US are the largest markets for medical devices, accounting for a quarter of global demand. According to Euromonitor, Asian Pacific countries are key for the future of medical devices due to their ageing populations. In the next decade, Asia Pacific’s population over the age of 65 will grow by five percent each year. In addition, the Chinese...

Retail sales in Brazil are expected to increase as a result of the World Cup. An influx of tourists as well as increasing domestic spend are strong drivers of growth. Electronics and appliance retailers will fare particularly well as Brazilians purchase TVs to watch the event. Sales at sporting goods stores will increase as consumers buy clothing emblazoned with their team’s logo. The retailing ma...

High protein food and drinks are booming globally, with protein bars alone worth more than US$840 million in 2013. Companies are jumping on the high-protein bandwagon with products such as egg white crisps, high protein ice cream and even high protein beer. With so many innovations, the high-protein market could become oversaturated, especially since most people in developed countries already cons...

Tras varios años de bajo desempeño, en mayo de 2013, Mabe Brasil pidió protección por bancarrota en las cortes. La empresa, que es el tercer jugador más grande de Brasil después de Electrolux y Whirlpool se vio obligada a detener su producción durante 3 meses después del anuncio y a cerrar una de sus plantas de manufactura en Sao Paulo. La empresa recientemente presentó un plan de reestructuración...

The Brazilian appliance manufacturer Mabe filed for bankruptcy protection in May of 2013 after several slow years. The company, which is the third largest player in Brazil behind Electrolux and Whirlpool, was forced to halt production for three months after the announcement and shut down a manufacturing plant in Sao Paulo. The company recently submitted a restructuring plan to the Brazilian govern...

In 2013, the Hungarian government passed a bill reforming tobacco retailing with the aim of reducing underage smoking and overall smoking prevalence in the country. This law is having a major impact on grocery stores, convenience stores, supermarkets and forecourt retailers, all of which can no longer sell tobacco products. As of July 1 2013, only a limited number of shops branded as “National Tob...

Home care companies in the United Arab Emirates are seeking new ways to position products as environmentally friendly and sustainable. Consequentially, positioning products as environmentally friendly can also mean reducing pack sizes and packaging costs. Unilever led the way for this trend releasing liquid laundry detergent concentrate in smaller pack sizes in the Middle East, and in the next sev...

Pepsi recently announced the launch of “Pepsi Made With Real Sugar” for summer 2014. The launch is indicative of Pepsi’s scattered strategy as of late. In a short period of time, Pepsi has changed their logo, bottle shape, sweetener offerings and product sizes. Given consumer reaction to high fructose corn syrup, Pepsi hopes that their latest offering will be seen as a healthier option in what has...

The 2014 World Cup in Brazil presents a huge opportunity for sportswear companies. Although Adidas is sponsoring the FIFA tournament, Nike is sponsoring more national teams, including Brazil. Due to the presence of Nike in the country during the world cup, it is expected Brazil will surpass Japan to become Nike’s third largest market in the next year. Overall, sportswear sales in Brazil are expect...

La crisis ha cambiado el panorama del bricolaje en España. En el pasado, la gente contrataba "manitas", albañiles y pintores para las obras en casa. Desde que comenzó la crisis, los consumidores españoles se han vuelto especialmente sensibles a los precios y una especie de fiebre del "hágalo usted mismo" recorre el país. A pesar de estos factores, el mercado del bricolaje sigue...

The economic crisis has changed the landscape of the home and garden market in Spain. In the past, consumers would hire handymen, decorators and builders for their home improvement needs. Since the crisis, consumers in Spain have become increasingly price sensitive and a do-it-yourself attitude has swept the country. Despite the changing spending habits, the home and garden market has yet to see p...

Six out of the top ten largest cities for household spending in 2014 are located in China. The country’s rising income levels are creating ideal conditions for spending, and businesses in these cities are likely to find growing opportunities for sales in sectors such as communication, education and health services. The top 10 cities for household spending will see their average spend expand by 5 t...

Income inequality is one of the greatest risks to the global economy today, and with austerity measures, tax policies and widespread corruption all leading to greater inequality, the problem is widespread. Not only can income inequality undermine business environments, but it can also lead to political instability. Euromonitor forecasts that into 2030, income inequality will widen in 70 out of 85...

As the fiscal year closes on 2013, several surprises have occurred in the packaged food industry. Danone, for example, took a huge hit in the third quarter of 2013 due to product recalls, and Mondelez’s 2013 results were less than 1 percent growth in terms of net revenue due to the lackluster sales of the Oreo brand in key markets. These hard hit brands can look forward to 2014, as global events s...

Contact lenses are growing faster than spectacles in Singapore as consumers view contacts as more stylish and convenient than spectacles. Consumers in Singapore are fashion conscious, and manufacturers can regain sales by marketing spectacles as a fashion accessory. The company Owndays has already started catering to this trend using a ‘fast-processing’ method allowing consumers to walk out the do...

The government clampdown on extravagance in China is impacting the luxury market, with luxury accessories, wines and men’s timepieces taking the brunt of the law’s impact. The clampdown is aimed at officials who spend government money lavishly as the new ruling party takes steps to reshape its image. Since most government officials are male, men’s luxury categories are underperforming. However, wo...

The global market for nappies/diapers is on the upswing, with the category as a whole seeing 5.5 percent growth since 2008. However, when an economic crises emerges in less economically stable countries, nappies/diapers use per child decreases as consumers either look to conserve the amount of diapers per baby or switch to cloth diapers all together. Euromonitor data shows that along with the decl...

The vitamins and dietary supplements market in Western Europe is stagnating due to market maturity and economic turmoil. Eastern Europe is an option to companies looking to expand sales given its proximity to Western Europe and higher-than-average sales in the vitamins and dietary supplements market. Russia is the largest market in Eastern Europe with the vitamins and dietary supplements category...

In an attempt to curb Japan’s overwhelming debt level, consumption tax in the country will be raised from 5 percent to 8 percent in April 2014, with most companies passing the burden of the tax onto consumers and some companies raising prices of their products. For example, the price of Coca-Cola from a vending machine will be raised by 10 yen and other companies are charging the same amount for a...

Il mercato delle vitamine e degli integratori alimentari vale 64 miliardi di euro ed è in continua crescita. Tuttavia, l’Europa occidentale comincia a mostrare segni di maturità. Al contrario, l’Europa dell’est ha visto una crescita del 5% negli ultimi quattro anni, al di sopra della media mondiale. La Russia, in particolare ha registrato una crescita media dell’ 8% tra il 2009 e il 2013 e costitu...

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The borders of luxury spending are being redrawn with middle class consumers joining high end consumers in living a luxurious lifestyle.  Affordable luxury is becoming commonplace as consumers buy luxury items at discount outlets or second hand stores. Consumers demand luxury in their travel as well, and more budget hotels are upgrading services and design esthetic to cater to these needs. There i...

Рынок спортивной одежды и обуви в России продолжает показывать двузначный рост. В 2013 году в стоимостном выражение рынок вырос на 12%. По словам аналитика Марии Милашевич, одна из основных причин –  растущий интерес к бегу и к марафонам, а также активная маркетинговая политика игроков рынка, которые активны в организации марафонов и продвижении бега в России.   Lots of brands claim to be number o...

The sportswear market in Russia increased by 12 percent in 2013 with growth driven mainly by footwear sales. The popularity of running as a hobby and as exercise is contributing to this growth, as companies such as Nike, Adidas and Mizuno sponsor marathons and other races in the country. Beyond organization and sponsorship, footwear companies are expected to take an active role in starting running...