Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Consumer Goods & Retailing market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Hunter Douglas NV in Home and Garden (World)
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, bl ... Read More
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Tobacco in Laos
In 2024, total volume sales of tobacco experienced moderate growth despite increasing health concerns and government efforts to reduce smoking prevalence via information campaigns, taxation and regulation. A 2023 decree imposed higher taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products and forms a key pl ... Read More
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Video Games in the United Kingdom
Video games in the UK witnessed a marginal downturn in 2024, attributed to postponed game launches and a pivot towards subscription services. Hardware sales were also impacted as consumers anticipated new console releases and explored cloud gaming alternatives. Subscription models and partnerships a ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Canada
Cigars, cigarillos, and smoking tobacco is a category which faced the same downwards pressures as cigarettes in Canada in 2024. Within this, smoking tobacco saw the steepest volume decline in 2024, with declines in cigars and cigarillos similar, albeit with cigars slightly worse off than cigarillos. ... Read More
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Cigarettes in Canada
Cigarette sales remained in a decline in Canada in 2024, due to the ongoing trends towards smoking cessation. Social attitudes towards smoking, and cigarettes in particular, are negative, and the government is pushing for new warnings about the dangers of smoking. Euromonitor International's Cigare ... Read More
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Toys and Games in China
In 2024, toys and games saw growth in China, propelled by dynamic growth for traditional toys and games, and the increasing appeal of video games. AI personalisation played a significant role, improving both digital and physical play experiences. The incorporation of Chinese cultural elements into t ... Read More
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Tobacco in Tunisia
Tobacco use remains a significant public health concern in Tunisia, with nearly one third of adults smoking cigarettes as of 2024. Despite increasing awareness of its health risks, smoking remains socially acceptable - especially among men and in rural areas. Moreover, while tobacco products are rel ... Read More
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Video Games in China
In 2024, video games in China showed growth, primarily due to the increasing popularity of mobile games and online games and subscriptions, and the development of culturally relevant game titles. The integration of AI personalisation and local innovation, which often incorporates Chinese themes and ... Read More
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Cigarettes in Tunisia
Cigarette volume sales in Tunisia declined in 2024, largely due to supply shortages affecting both local and international brands. Popular domestic offerings such as 20 Mars Silver and Bousetta, along with international brands like Royal Light and Royal 100’s, were frequently unavailable. The state- ... Read More
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Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Canada
E-vapour products and heated tobacco saw positive volume growth in Canada in 2024, while smokeless tobacco decreased. Consumers perceive e-vapour products and heated tobacco as “less harmful”, even though this is a debatable belief. Iqos VEEV from Philip Morris International Inc (PMI) (GBO) (Rothman ... Read More
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Traditional Toys and Games in the United Kingdom
Traditional toys and games in the UK experienced a boost in value sales, largely attributed to construction and the growing kidult trend, which has seen manufacturers adapting products for adult consumers. Additionally, collectibles, nostalgia, and sustainability have played key roles in influencing ... Read More
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Tobacco in Canada
Tobacco remained in a decline in Canada in 2024, due to the ongoing trends towards smoking cessation. Social attitudes towards cigarettes, in particular, are negative, and the government is pushing for new warnings about the dangers of smoking. For example, Canada was the first country to require he ... Read More
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Toys and Games in the United Kingdom
Toys and games in the UK saw a marginal dip in value sales in 2024, despite an upturn in traditional toys and games. The kidult phenomenon, characterised by adult toy purchases, contributed to construction's growth, while video games was influenced by strategic alliances. Heightened concerns about s ... Read More
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Traditional Toys and Games in China
In 2024, traditional toys and games in China saw stronger growth than in 2023. Trading cards drove growth for games and puzzles, highlighting the popularity of collectibles, and driving Kayou to see exceptional growth. Social media and the need for emotional comfort were key drivers behind the incre ... Read More
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Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Tunisia
In 2024, Tunisia’s smokeless tobacco, e-vapour products and heated tobacco market experienced a decline in volume terms. Smokeless tobacco saw a significant downturn, primarily due to reduced production of local brand Neffa. Widespread drought and insufficient rainfall severely impacted the collecti ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Tunisia
Volume sales of cigars, cigarillos, and smoking tobacco declined sharply in Tunisia in 2024. Smoking tobacco - by far the largest category - experienced a notable reversal of fortunes, following several years of buoyant growth. A key contributor to this trend was the poor performance of Régie Nation ... Read More
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Top Five Trends in Home and Garden
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 ... Read More
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Tobacco in Uzbekistan
Overall, it was a positive picture for tobacco in Uzbekistan in 2024. In particular, it was a standout year for cigarettes, with volume sales increasing significantly. There were several reasons for this. Firstly, the number of smokers increased due to a sharp decline in labour migration to Russia, ... Read More
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Cigarettes in Uruguay
Uruguay’s economy remained relatively stable in 2024, in contrast to ongoing economic turmoil in neighbouring Argentina. Despite this, the country’s tobacco industry continued to face considerable challenges, including stringent tobacco control legislation and a high tax burden. These factors drove ... Read More
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Cigarettes in Cameroon
Retail volume sales of cigarettes declined in Cameroon during 2024, albeit at a significantly slower pace than in the previous year. The decline was driven by a myriad of factors, including unit price rises, falling import volumes, and a growing illicit cigarette trade. Most cigarette brands rose in ... Read More
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Cigars, Cigarillos and Smoking Tobacco in Cameroon
The rate of growth in retail volume sales (sticks) of cigars, cigarillos and smoking tobacco accelerated in Cameroon during 2024. Pipe tobacco drove this increase, as retail volume sales of both cigars and cigarillos continued to decline. Pipe tobacco accounts for the bulk of sales in this category. ... Read More
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Video Games in Australia
In 2024, video games in Australia recorded strong current value growth, despite a drop in hardware sales due to cost-of-living pressures. Notable trends included AI personalisation for improved gaming experiences and strategic partnerships to leverage franchise appeal. Subscription services also pla ... Read More
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Cigarettes in Uzbekistan
Volume sales of cigarettes increased by nearly a fifth in 2024. There were several reasons for this. Euromonitor International's Cigarettes in Uzbekistan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, ... Read More
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Traditional Toys and Games in Australia
In 2024, traditional toys and games experienced growth primarily from model vehicles and construction toys, driven by adult collectors and innovative products such as Lego. The demand for collectibles was also fuelled by kidults desiring nostalgia and a break from digital connectivity. Strategies ar ... Read More
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Smokeless Tobacco, E-Vapour Products and Heated Tobacco in Azerbaijan
E-vapour products in Azerbaijan continued to grow rapidly in 2024, driven primarily by the expansion of closed system single use. Despite a significant excise tax increase - AZN0.25 to AZN2.00 per unit - the category maintained strong momentum. Unlike countries such as Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, whe ... Read More
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