Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading window covering player, thanks to its dominance of this category in the US home and garden market. Since its 2022 takeover by 3G Capital, it has continued to gain share in window covering in the US, helped by ongoing innovation across its portfolio of shades, blinds, shutters and drapery.

Rapidly ageing populations present both a socio-economic challenge and a business opportunity. As wellness narratives shift from lifespan to healthspan, priorities centre on early-stage prevention, optimising healthy years, and enabling active ageing in later life. Creating value, improving health outcomes, and driving business growth requires targeted consumer segmentation aligned with a broad spectrum of longevity-led solutions and a holistic ecosystem of life-stage needs.

Market stagnation persists, creating tension between growth targets and economic caution, raising consolidation risks. Supply resilience is critical, vertical integration and supply diversification are reactions to geopolitical challenges. Urban living space dissatisfaction fuels demand for flexible, wellness-driven home products. Marketplaces and second-hand models reshape retail. Chasing pockets of growth, companies face a rising need for differentiation and evolving consumer expectations.

The global hot drinks industry is shifting towards value-led retail, with small grocers and discounters seeing significant growth. Nevertheless, e-commerce is set to grow, especially online marketplaces, due to features such as social selling, influencer-driven demand, last mile delivery services and the rapid development of technological innovations.

The nicotine industry is experiencing stable growth globally, with flat cigarette sales and increasing RRPs volumes. Heated tobacco products are growing in the low double digits, while nicotine pouches saw over 50% growth in 2024. E-vapour products are also growing, despite regulatory challenges, while stronger growth in cigarettes is noted in Turkey, India and Brazil.

Soft drinks face slower-than-expected growth in 2025 amid income pressures and heightened geopolitical risks. On-trade categories are weakening, particularly in Europe and China, while real pricing power has faded. Input cost relief offers some margin stability, though coffee prices remain volatile. Fragmentation deepens as affordability and functionality reshape global competition.

Tariffs, geopolitical tensions and climate risks are fuelling market volatility and challenging business operation, profit margins and growth potential. Economic outlook is uncertain, with unstable prices and fractured trade. Managing risks and building resilience are now imperative, while agile pricing actions and innovation are key to unlocking new opportunities. Targeting high-growing emerging markets can boost volume and diversify supply chains.

Consumers are increasingly anxious about global stability and their own financial, social, physical and mental wellbeing. This is driving them to exert more control over the impact and fallout of their consumption. Protect your brand against downside risk and leverage growth opportunities by understanding and empowering this mindful, evidence-seeking and outcome-orientated shift.

Costco remains the global leader in warehouse clubs, driven by its efficient business model, strong member loyalty and the growing cultural relevance of its beloved private label, Kirkland Signature. While its digital transformation and international expansion have been cautious, recent investments signal a strategic shift. With rising global demand and evolving consumer expectations, Costco’s ability to balance scale, simplicity and value will define its next phase of growth.

The briefing examines how the agriculture industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of agriculture output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and number of companies.

Amid global uncertainty and financial strain, consumers are turning to toys and games for nostalgia, comfort, escapism and social connection. Five key trends from the rise of kidults to cross-industry collaborations are reshaping the industry, offering companies new ways to engage new demographics and unlock new revenues.

Consumers are turning to toys and video games as affordable avenues for nostalgia, comfort, escapism and social connection amidst global challenges and financial strain. Sales are set to soar by 14% in real terms between 2024 and 2029, reaching USD317 billion. Growth is being driven primarily by video games, while traditional toys and games are seeing only modest increases.

Consumers no longer assess brands by price alone but by a shifting matrix of priorities – from health and convenience to sustainability and digital experience. As disruptors – including new platforms and non-traditional players – move faster and intensify competition, companies across industries must recalibrate their value strategies to maintain relevance, defend market share, and capture new growth opportunities.

While cost still dominates many people’s food choices, factors such as health positioning, convenience demand and sustainability are all playing a key role in decisions. This trend-led briefing identifies the key drivers for positive sales of fresh food. and works alongside the World Market for Fresh Food briefing to provide a full picture of the most important data updates and consumer trends. Together, they provide a holistic view of where the industry is headed.

This report highlights the results of Euromonitor International’s 2025 Voice of the Consumer: Mobility Survey, covering the everyday consumer behaviours and trends within transportation in 2025, with a focus on commuting habits, automotive trends, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and green transport solutions.

China’s strategic engagement with Southeast Asia (SEA), rooted in historical ties, has intensified under the Belt and Road Initiative. As SEA emerges as a growth hub for Chinese exports, Chinese firms are capitalising on rising consumer demand and favourable demographics. With shifting brand perceptions, Chinese companies are gaining traction in sectors like appliances, beauty, and consumer foodservice.. Success hinges on localisation, market intelligence, and strategic partnerships.

Gen Z makes up 17% of Europe’s beauty and personal care spend, set to hit 20% by 2029. To stay relevant, brands must align with Gen Z’s values: authenticity, inclusivity, and sustainability. For this generation, beauty is about self-expression and wellness, shaped by both ideals and economic limits. They favor e-commerce but still value in-store experiences. As Gen Z gains financial power, their beauty influence and loyalty will keep evolving

The briefing examines how the business services industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of business services output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry costs, industry profitability and number of companies.

New online storefronts are giving rise to a generation of Digitally Native Brands (DNBs) that launch on digital platforms, prioritize direct-to-consumer channels, and deliver hyper-personalized experiences. With their agility and rapid innovation - DNBs are re-writing the rules of FMCG landscape. This report deep dives into their current landscape, case studies of DNBs across product categories and how these brands are becoming the next frontier for growth opportunities for legacy FMCG players.

This report utilises Euromonitor International’s new Passport Innovation platform to explore new product launches and attributes data across Beauty and Personal Care, Consumer Health and Home Care. This is an update to the Industry Product Innovation Report series published in 2024. Three key innovation trends are identified for each of the industries, with product examples from large global e-commerce retailers launched over the last 12 months.

This report highlights Euromonitor International's Path to Purchase methodology and insights approach, with a focus on the results of the Voice of the Consumer: Beauty Survey. It covers the skin care category, examining global consumer beauty routines, skin care habits and purchase journey trends. Euromonitor’s Voice of the Consumer: Beauty Survey uncovers insights about today’s consumers.

Dairy products and alternatives is set to grow over the forecast period, driven by demand for health benefits and value for money options. Rising global prices are making consumers more cost-sensitive, boosting discounters. E-commerce is growing rapidly, supported by improved cold chain logistics. Retailers are also expanding private label to meet demand for affordable, quality dairy alternatives.

Consumer Health companies face unchartered waters due to hugely disruptive global trade environment. This follows a period of positive, if not always smooth, performance. The long-term trends of moving away from treatment to prevention has ensured gradual, broad-based increase of sales over the period of 2019 to 2024. In 2025, industry’s top leaders are focused on the search for efficiencies, be it by divesting their worst-performing brands or leveraging newly emerging technologies.

IFF is a leading global ingredients manufacturer, with a diverse portfolio encompassing Taste, Food Ingredients, Health & Biosciences, and Scent. The company sells ingredients to more than 50,000 customers globally in industries like packaged food and drinks, home care, and beauty and personal care. Having expanded significantly through the merger with DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences at the start of the decade, IFF has been making a number of divestments in the last couple of years.