Euromonitor Podcasts

Il 2011 è stato un anno difficile per l’economia italiana. Anche la ristorazione è stata colpita duramente dalla crisi. Gli italiani hanno ridotto la frequenza dei consumi fuori casa cosi come la quantità e qualità dei pasti extradomestici. Tuttavia alcune categorie hanno tratto vantaggio da questo momento di difficoltà economica. In questo podcast Mara Magro, analista per l’Italia presso Euromoni...

Consumers are increasingly using tools such as the I nternet and social media to express opinions on brands and products. Daphne Kasriel, consumers research editor at Euromonitor International, explains how social networking has put consumer demands and complaints in the spotlight. Social networking has given consumers direct access to brands, and the scale and speed of reactions are bigger and fa...

The natural resources landscape is evolving under new challenges with increasing demand from a growing population and a rising middle class . Sarah Boumphrey, global head of countries and consumers research at Euromonitor, explains that natural resources are faced with supply anxieties and mounting environmental concerns. The dynamics between supply and demand generally affect prices for consumer...

Tissue and Hygiene and Home Care companies are relying on digital media as a way to cut marketing costs and gain access to new markets. Lee Peart, research analyst at Euromonitor, discusses Proctor and Gamble's investment in digital marketing and their pledge to gain one billion new customers by 2015. Examples of P&G using digital marketing include the company setting up six brand stores...

Liquid carton sales rose by 6 percent in 2011, with the bulk of sales coming from cartons used in food and soft drinks. Regina Maiseviciute, packaging research analyst at Euromonitor, explains that China had a large role in the growth and is set to consume 35.6 billion units between 2011 and 2015. Western Europe also helped boost sales of liquid cartons, particularly in the pet food market. Maisev...

The humanisation trend in pet care means that owners feel inclined to feed pets with better food then they eat, states Paula Flores, senior research analyst at Euromonitor International. Examples of wellness in the pet food industry can be seen in new pet food product launches that feature portion control. Organic food choices are also now available by some brands. Health and wellness is set to gr...

The Australian government recently passed a plain packaging law stating that aside from a graphic health warning the only colour on a pack of cigarettes will be an olive green text baring the name and product of the cigarette. Don Hedl e y, research analyst at Euromonitor, discusses the implications of this law and how tobacco companies are attempting to fight it. Phillip Morris, British American...

With high oil prices looming over the commodities market, futures looked bleak in March 20 1 2. Francisco Redruello, senior food analyst at Euromonitor, discusses the commodities market in March 2012 including wheat, corn, cocoa beans, sugars and coffee. Redruello gives an overview of each commodity and discusses the markets in the upcoming months. Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can th...

Although competition from other retailers is strong in South Africa, Shoprite's profits are up. Cedric Bra, retailing analyst at Euromonitor International, explains how  Shoprite  stood strong among competition, slow consumer spending and rising prices in South Africa: Shoprite is keeping prices low, and consumer perception is that prices are lower than competitors. Modernising its supply cha...

The number of mobile phone subscribers is expanding rapidly across the globe. An Hodgson, technology, communications and media manager at Euromonitor International discusses the implications of a connected population worldwide. The greatest potential for mobile markets are in emerging economies , such as China, India, and Indonesia, where consumers are targeted with affordable handsets and pre-pai...

Suite a son intervention au sommet/conference Invest in Morocco 2012 a Casablanca, Aziz Khyari, consultant regional chez Euromonitor, partage ses analyses au sujet des dernieres tendances regionales du tourisme au sein de la Zone MENA, en mettant en avant les differents impacts qu’a eu le printemps arabe sur les industries du tourisme en Afrique du Nord, et les differents shifts qui s’y sont opere...

Retailers such as Wal-Mart are moving into Africa and the Middle East. Cedric Bra, retailing analyst at Euromonitor International, discusses the reasons Africa and the Middle East make such an attractive destination for foreign investors. The region recovered quickly from the global recession, and sales growth for the Middle East and Africa reached 4% in 2011, making it the fastest growing region...

Financial cards continue to gain momentum worldwide, particularly in emerging markets. Michelle Evans, consumer finance industry analyst at Euromonitor International, states that Vietnam, Turkey, and the Philippines are projected to be the three fastest growing markets for card payment volume in 2012. Card functions like debit and pre-paid continue in their popularity, and debit has grown extensiv...

It's been over a year since the initial uprisings that spurred the Arab spring. Hilary Walsh, economy, finance and trade manager at Euromonitor International, takes a look at the economic outcomes of the protests. With losses from travel and tourism in many countries, there is a struggle to gain GDP growth through oil exports. Economic outlooks vary from country to country, but for most areas...

Following his presentation at Gulfood 2012, Michael Schaefer, global head of consumer foodservice research at Euromonitor International, discusses how consumer foodservice operators are expanding their consumer reach and offerings to meet the needs of consumers in mature and emerging markets. In mature markets, outlets are reaching out to expand their daypart service, meeting consumers ’ needs at...

In the past, Australian online retail sales have been notoriously low but changes are coming.  In this podcast, Bettina Kurnik, research analyst at Euromonitor, explains the rise of internet retailing in Australia. In 2008, Germany, France, the US and the UK saw about 5-6% of apparel online sales, while Australia saw only 2%. In 2011, Australia was up to 5%. Why the rise in online retailing? Kurni...

In this podcast, Ray Li, research analyst at Euromonitor International, discusses the consumer appliances market in China. Due to a subsidy program set in place by the Chinese government, appliance sales in rural areas have grown significantly. Appliances like washing machines and refrigerators showed moderate growth, but it was air conditioners that benefitted the most. Rural consumers who couldn...

In this episode of Globalcast, Francisco Redruello, senior foods analyst at Euromonitor International, gives his monthly roundup of the soft commodities market. In February, the largest commodities story was the crisis in Iran, which impacted oil prices, but surprisingly, did not affect corn futures. Redruello also covers cocoa beans, sugar, coffee, and skim milk powder, with key projections for t...

Beauty and Personal Care sales grew stronger in 2010, but economic recovery remained fragile in mature markets, states Serena Jian, senior company analyst for beauty and personal care at Euromonitor International. Beauty and personal care companies with a diverse international presence will fare well during economic recovery because of slow growth in mature markets. However, companies should not f...

Following his presentation at  Gulfood 2012 , Lee Linthicum, head of food research at Euromonitor International, discusses how packaged food manufacturers can thrive in an increasingly difficult global environment. In this episode of Globalcast, Linthicum reviews the four key elements that consumers are looking for from their food products. These include: Taste Indulgence Health & wellness att...

Ian Bell, head of home care research at Euromonitor, explains how the single-use format of laundry detergent, or monodose format, has been on the forefront of laundry technology. In North America, Purex Complete 3-in-1 sheets, which combine detergent, softener, and an antistatic in dryer sheets, are an example of the simplicity that the monodose format offers. With the release of Tide PODS in the...

Greece is receiving another bailout because the country does not have the means to pay 14.5 billion euros to its bondholders. Hillary Walsh, economic, finance and trade manager at Euromonitor International, explains that this particular bailout is very important to Greece, which has been in recession for five years. This new bailout requires that the Greek government fire 150,000 public sector wor...

Carrefour's annual results for 2011 confirmed the company is having difficulties turning around its French operations. Raphel Moreau, research analyst at Euromonitor International, discusses Carrefour's plan for the upcoming year. With a new CEO in place, Carrefour hopes to add flexibility to its stores based on their locations. For instance, smaller discounting stores were tested in eme...

Apparel retailers will feel increased pressure to recover margins following strong discounting in 2011. Magdalena Kondej, head of apparel research at Euromonitor, says most stores will focus on strengthening margins in 2012, which will most likely lead to increased prices.  From the consumer perspective, this doesn’t seem like a good proposition, so apparel brands which did the best in 2011 and wo...

Marketers in Sweden are targeting women with new product launches in the energy drink segment, states Euromonitor International research analyst George Fulep. Femme Natural Boost is the first energy drink in Sweden created specifically for women and is sold in a slim, pink can. Sweden also saw the launch of Natural Magic Energy, which is free of taurine, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives. T...