Euromonitor Podcasts

Before the coronavirus pandemic, e-sports was a growing industry in terms of both popularity and value, with the prize pools for e-sports events broke the 34 million dollar mark in 2019.   As consumers are starved for live events during COVID-19, e-sports can fill the entertainment gap as they can be played and watched from home. Even traditional sports leagues such as the NBA and Bundesliga are u...

There are several key themes in the retailing industry likely to accelerate during the coronavirus pandemic. The first of which is onmichannel shopping. Onmichannel is preferable during the pandemic as consumers can simply shop online and pick up their order, negating the need to enter a store at all. However, e-commerce is seen as an upper income activity in some parts of the world, highlighting...

In this special podcast, Algison Valle, Country Manager for Singapore and Senior Sales Director for Asia Pacific sits down with four leaders in the APAC retailing space: Rangsirach Pornsutee, the Head of Investor Relations of Central Retail Corporation PLC; Mandy Mak, the Regional Marketing Director for Subway Asia Pacific, Atty Paul Santos, the Chairman of the Philippine Retailers Association and...

Foodservice is one of the industries that's in the spotlight during the Coronavirus pandemic, with global operators either ceasing business altogether or switching to a delivery / takeaway model. This is no easy feat, as delivery is tough to adapt to even in times of economic stability. For independent, full service restaurants, things will get extremely bad, with possible closings around 40...

Although alcoholic drinks sales recorded a slight, short term uptick due to stockpiling before worldwide lockdowns, the industry will lose a massive number of sales due to the closing of bars and restaurants along with the cancellation of a number of sports leagues, concerts and festivals. As the global economy continues to spiral, premiumisation and craft in alcoholic drinks will suffer as consum...

Assessing raw materials, improving manufacturing processes, and popularizing new post-purchase behaviors are just a few of the many ways that beauty and fashion brands have sought to respond to increasing consumer demand for more ethical and sustainable practices in recent years. Although the Coronavirus has understandably taken much of their attention for the time being, the sustainability moveme...

While some luxury goods categories and retail channels may be less negatively affected than others, the COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented shock to the entire luxury goods industry.   Many consumers cannot justify buying personal luxury goods such as leather goods, fashion, watches and jewellery - as many see no opportunity to use them in the foreseeable future. The impact of travel restriction...

In this episode of Euromonitor International’s Travel Leaders Podcast, Caroline Bremner talks to Jeremy Sampson, CEO of the Travel Foundation about its work with destinations around the world to ensure that sustainability is not overshadowed in the wake of the Coronavirus crisis. Jeremy and Caroline discuss the key building blocks required for sustainable tourism development and the importance of...

Cities are hotspots for COVID-19 outbreaks due to their high population density. In fact, between 2005-2019, population densities across the world’s cities surged 23 percent. These dense cities also tend to have large public transit networks and mobility sharing, all which make cities ideal breeding grounds for viruses like COVID-19. In the future, cities may need to respond by enforcing screening...

In this episode, we look at the impact of COVID-19 on the sustainability efforts of companies around the world. Over the last several years, companies have made bold sustainability commitments, but the COVID-19 pandemic changed priorities to public health. Sustainable packaging commitments have been particularly affected, with companies pausing the use of reusable containers and some governments l...

In this weekly podcast, Euromonitor International discusses the  impact of the coronavirus on industries , economies and consumers.   In this episode, we look at the impact of COVID-19 on the packaged food and soft drinks industries. Like many consumer goods, there has been a huge surge in demand for both shelf-stable soft drinks and packaged food as the crisis continues.   Manufacturers are stret...

In this weekly podcast, Euromonitor International discusses the impact of the coronavirus on industries, economies and consumers. In this episode, we look at the impact of COVID-19 on the tissue and disposable hygiene industry. In the short term, consumers have started to stockpile items like toilet paper and disposable wipes; which is not necessarily a good thing for established brands as consume...

The Australian apparel and footwear industry has been incredibly volatile and lively over the last decade with many companies considered to be staples of the world fashion industry closing their operations within Australia and operating solely online. This is due to high operating costs which includes soaring rents and high wages. Several high-profile companies have recently discontinued their ope...

In this weekly podcast, Euromonitor International discusses the impact of the coronavirus on industries, economies and consumers. In this episode, we look at the impact on the airlines industry and the long-term effects this crisis will have on the aviation as a whole. A sharp decline in demand has triggered huge financial difficulties and liquidity problems for all carriers, forcing many operator...

In this episode of Euromonitor International’s Travel Leaders Podcast, Caroline Bremner, Head of Travel Research speaks to Mario Hardy, CEO of Pacific Asia Travel Association about the challenges that the travel industry is facing in reaction to the coronavirus (COVID-19). We discuss how Asian destinations are responding, the importance of diversifying source markets and promoting domestic tourism...

South Korea's apparel and footwear market is a mature and stagnating, showing less than 2% growth in 2019. In this matured market, there are two trends that could soon spark growth. The first is "newtro", which is a combination of the words "new" and "retro". This is a huge pop culture trend in South Korea and can been seen across many consumer goods markets, rec...

In recent years, the beauty industry has become more inclusive, with a special focus on incorporating men’s grooming needs. Listen to our latest consumer insights podcast to learn more about the state of men’s grooming markets, where to find the best opportunities and why this is such a lucrative segment within the beauty industry.   Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they prove it? At...

The landscape of the health and nutrition industry is vastly changing, especially within health-related technology. Join Euromonitor International's Local Product Lead, Danielle Brouwer, and Research Consultant, Amrutha Shridhar, as they discuss some of the disruptive trends they are currently seeing in the health and nutrition industry, from changing perspectives on what health is to new way...

Experts agree that menswear is currently undergoing a shift. In fact, menswear is expanding at a faster rate than womenswear in some key markets. Social media trends such as streetwear and sportswear are changing how both luxury and fast-fashion brands approach menswear, as social media lifts taboos, changes mentalities and allows for men to explore individuality outside of the constructs of tradi...

Social media is ever pervasive and has changed the way consumers are buying products and making shopping decisions. Join our Local Product Marketing Lead, Danielle Brouwer and Research Consultant, Amrutha Shridhar, as they discuss authenticity on social media and which type of consumer is most likely to be influenced by social media marketing. Lots of brands claim to be number one… but can they pr...

What is the plant-based movement and is it here to stay? Is the global population really eating less meat? Join Food and Nutrition Consultant, Trishna Shah and Research Consultant, Amrutha Shridhar as they answer these questions as well as discuss the driving forces within the plant-based movement and which types of consumers these products are most likely to appeal to. Lots of brands claim to be...

Japan is a unique country where functionality and added value is a strong selling point, especially in the beauty and food industries. But quite opposite from the rest of the world, natural and organic trends are largely underdeveloped in the country. This is largely because many Japanese consumers pride themselves on purchasing products that are made in Japan, and therefore don’t question the qua...

Global macroeconomic conditions have a huge correlation and impact on income and wealth gains of ultra-high net worth, high net worth, and affluent individuals. Businesses seeking to win the high net worth market will need to understand how global economic growth and different economic scenarios will impact this consumer segment and their wealth. This podcast explores the global wealth outlook and...

Private label brands have been overlooked in the beauty and personal care space in the past. They were often perceived a cheap copy-cats, but are now growing in popularity and even challenging well-established players, not only in traditional grocery retailers but also in drugstores, beauty specialists and online platforms. Join Senior Analyst, Gabriella Beckwith and Research Consultant, Amrutha S...

With the advent of smart homes, it’s not a stretch that smart technology would be applied to disposable hygiene. Currently, smart disposable hygiene products are available for both adults and babies. For adults, these products are marketed towards healthcare providers and professional caretakers and meant to help detect early health issues. For babies and parents, smart disposable hygiene products...