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Despite reaching market saturat ion in Germany, their country of origin, discounters such as Aldi are experiencing growth in such developed markets as Australia and the United States. Raphael Moreau, retailing analyst at Euromonitor International, explains that due to the low price point of products, cost - conscious consumers are choosing discounters over regular grocery outlets. In fact, Aldi is...

Visa is one of the main sponsors of the Olympic Games, and is aspiring to make it the first "contactless games", states Michelle Evans, consumer finance industry analyst at Euromonitor. London first saw contactless payment options in 2003, when the Oyster Prepay card was introduced to the transit system. Now, tourists can use their Visa or Mastercard at the some terminals to pay for tran...

Consumers are practicing a concept called 'showrooming', where they interact with a product in a store, then purchase the same product online - often from a competitor. Lamine Lahouasnia, retailing analyst at Euromonitor, states that showrooming is becoming more of a problem in the advent of smartphones, which give consumers mobile internet access, and thus the ability to research compet...

Since the global financial crisis, business trips to countries that requested financial aid - especially Portugal, Ireland, and Greece - have decreased. Elvio Andrade, senior research analyst at Euromonitor International, states that unstable local economies are affecting business travel, and travel can only increase if the economies stabilize . Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they...

The Eurozone debt crisis continued to hamper growth in the soft commodities market in June 2012, states Euromonitor International's senior food analyst , Francisco Redruello. Paired with extreme heat conditions in the Midwestern United states, Western Europe, and the Baltic region, soft commodities saw a decline as investors sought out more stable markets. In this discussion, Redruello gives...

Reality culture - including reality TV - is influencing consumer habits worldwide. Daphne Kasriel, countries and consumers editor at Euromonitor, explains that reality culture is an update on the classic rags - to - riches tale . In terms of popularity, some surveys show that the population ranks celebrities slightly higher than political figures. With reality TV at the top of ratings, advertisers...

Pet food in Germany is benefiting from the pet humanization trend, states Euromonitor research analyst Clarissa Nicklaus. Humanization means that pets are being seen as family members and are, therefore, treated to care that is above or at the same level as their human counterparts. As a result of this trend, demand for natural, functional food for pets is shaping the pet food market in Germany. O...

Western European countries facing the most economic difficulty in recent months - Greece, Italy, Portugal, and Spain – are also showing declines in wine consumption. Wine producers are combating an oversaturated market in Western Europe, explains Katharina Oldenkotte, senior research analyst at Euromonitor. Therefore, new trends, such as environmentally-friendly and organic wine, are seen as ways...

The tourism industry in Azerbaijan was recently in the spotlight for hosting the Eurovision music event. However , in the coming months it will most likely remain as an unusual travel destination chosen by more experienced travelers, according to Mantas Kaluina, senior research analyst at Euromonitor. To draw in more tourists, Azerbaijan must market its main attractions and keep its tourism indust...

Although cider and perry are fairly common in Western Europe, these drinks have not yet gained popularity in Eastern Europe. Milan Stabel, research analyst Milan Stabel at Euromonitor, says that many Eastern European countries are largely beer consumers. Eastern European consumers are either unfamiliar with cider or confuse it with cheap apple-based wine. Educating these consumers can help bring a...

La crise économique et les mesures d’austérité instaurées en 2011 en France frappent l’ensemble des secteurs d’activités et la consommation s’en ressent. Pour préserver la recherche du plaisir, les consommateurs français favorisent les prix et la simplicité des produits. Johanna Kolerski-Bezerra, Analyste d’Etudes de Marché a Euromonitor International explique quelles sont les catégories et les no...

Organic traits are no longer reserved for food and beverages, states Diana Cowland, health and wellness research analyst at Euromonitor. Organic properties are moving into other industries , including tissue and hygiene, vitamins and supplements , and apparel . Beauty and personal care is the largest industry outside of food and drink with organic products . Shoppers are taking an interest in natu...

Consumers in Norway have a strong confidence in their county's economy. As a result of this, Norwegians are actually trad ing up to premium products instead of shifting towards private label products. Nicklas Nilsson, research analyst at Euromonitor International, states that consumer confidence is so high in Norway that consumers are convinced that their economy won't be affected by the...

The region of Southeast Asia - Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand - is sometimes overlooked by consumer foodservice operators, but shouldn't be ignored due to its location. These countries sit in between China and India, two of the most populated areas of the world , accounting for combined foodservice sales of US$ 100 billion. Foodservice operators can focus on several unta...

The soft commodities market continued its negative tone in May mostly due to the bleak global economic outlook. The US dollar index continued its rise, and consumer confidence remained low. Francisco Redruello, senior food analyst at Euromonitor, gives his explanation for current drops in markets such as corn, sugar and cocoa beans, and offers an outlook for June as well. Lots of brands claim to b...

Public debt continues to burden many countries, especially in Japan where the government has put money toward bailing out banks, designing spending programs and repairing damage from the 2011 tsunami disaster. Euromonitor’s government, labor and education research manager, Carrie Lennard, explains that in order to raise money, Japan will raise its consumption tax. This tax increase will have a neg...

Globally, stand up plastic pouches sold about 40 billion units in 2011, making the pack type one of the most dynamic in terms of growth. Karine Dussimon, senior packaging analyst at Euromonitor, states that pouches are most prominent in food, but can also be found in the pet food, beverages, and home and personal care categories. There are opportunities for pouches in emerging markets such as Lati...

The government of India is attempting to deliver financial services to all its citizens for three main reasons, states Shabori Das, research analyst at Euromonitor. First, to maintain its current growth rate India wants more citizens to be able to have a bank account, take out loans and send money easily. Second, these services will help close the gap between the rich and poor and the rural and ur...

Coty recently withdrew its bid for Avon, leaving questions in the beauty and personal care industry about what’s next for the company. Oru Mohiuddin, company analyst for beauty and personal care at Euromonitor, states that other acquisition targets could be sought out by Coty. Revlon and Natura, the other potential targets, are not as well-positioned as Avon, which would have provided Coty an entr...

Mergers and Acquisitions were the story for many beauty and personal care companies in 2011. With Unilever acquiring Alberto Culver, Kalina, and Sara Lee’s personal care division along with Colgate’s acquisition of Sanex, it's clear that companies are engaging in M&A activity to regain confidence in the global economy. Oru Mohiuddin, company analyst for beauty and personal care at Euromon...

The waves of the Arab Spring are still being felt in almost every industry throughout the Middle East. Egypt is no exception - visitors to the country in 2011 dropped almost 37 percent from 2010. Mariam Jarrar, market research consultant at Euromonitor, states that despite all its negative effects, the revolution in Egypt helped many travel agencies stay in business, especially those focused on ou...

Oil prices have been on the rise since 2001, and have recently reached levels achieved during the global economic crisis. Daniel Tarling-Hunter, economist at Euromonitor International, states that while market speculation is certainly a reason behind high oil prices, global demand for oil and crises in the Middle East are more to blame. Emerging markets are also using more oil than ever before, an...

Aerosol cans are mainly used in the home care and beauty and personal care industries, with applications in deodorant, insecticides, air fresheners and styling agents. Deodorants lead the way in growth opportunities, with global sales expected to increase by 4 percent in 2012. In fact, 46 percent of all unit volume sales of aerosol cans are expected to come from deodorants between 2011 and 2015. L...

The economic environment is having a negative impact on the soft commodities market. Francisco Redruello, senior foods analyst at Euromonitor International, explains that China's economic slowdown and the UK's double dip recession fears have led to declines in futures for most commodit ies . Cocoa, however, is a bright spot due to a surplus from 2011. Lots of brands claim to be number on...

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