Category: Consumer Goods & Retailing
Asia Consumer Goods & Retailing
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South Korea Luxury Footwear Market Overview, 2029
... or embroidered cotton shoes, the luxury footwear market is a relatively new phenomena, gaining steam in the late twentieth century. This progression demonstrates a shift in consumer tastes for more upmarket and trendy products in ... Read More
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Micromobility in Insurance
... micromobility vehicle, the services that are offered within the shared and micromobility space, as well as key regulations in major economies around the theme. It then takes a UK focus on insurance implications for owners, ... Read More
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Writing Instruments in Hong Kong, China
... retailer of writing instruments and non-grocery goods, capitalised on the increased foot traffic by expanding its presence. With 15 outlets across Hong Kong, Stationery Lo benefited from the renewed interest in writing instruments among consumers. ... Read More
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Retail Tissue in Japan
... Paper increased the B2C product shipment price by 15% or more in March 2022. In January 2023, the company implemented its second price increase of 20% or more. The situation was similar for other major ... Read More
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Dishwashing in India
... oil and other raw materials, several major companies reduced the prices of certain dishwashing products. Meanwhile, as inflation softened, consumption habits slowly recovered, and demand, especially in rural markets, came back into positive territory. Many ... Read More
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Jewellery in Hong Kong, China
... a freeze of 2-3 years since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020, the rebound in these activities reinvigorated category sales. Notably, mainland Chinese tourists once again become a key contributor to the demand for ... Read More
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Personal Accessories in Hong Kong, China
... a noteworthy resurgence, driven by the resilient spending power of the affluent consumer segment. This resilience was exhibited despite the economic downturn caused by reduced real estate prices and geopolitical tensions between the US and ... Read More
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Menstrual Care in Japan
... Inflation was seen globally after the pandemic, especially due to the war in Ukraine from early 2022. Oil prices went up, which had a very wide impact. An impact was inevitable on menstrual care products, ... Read More
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Laundry Care in India
... mobility fuelled higher demand for laundry care products, as consumers returned to offices and schools and resumed their usual routines. This resurgence in activity resulted in individuals needing to wash their clothes more frequently. In ... Read More
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Home Insecticides in India
... from cheaper variants, such as insecticide coils, to premium offerings, including electric and spray/aerosol insecticides, since they are considered less hazardous to health, and to have better efficacy. The growing consumer focus on maintaining a ... Read More
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Away-From-Home Tissue and Hygiene in Japan
... country from early 2020. It was a disaster for most industries and consumers, but the damage to the tourism industry was amongst the greatest. Just like other countries, Japan closed its borders so that new ... Read More
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Surface Care in India
... terms, demand stayed relatively steady, but there were several contradictory factors at play which impacted growth. One of the main factors was that during the year people resumed their pre-pandemic routines and social activities, and ... Read More
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Bags and Luggage in Hong Kong, China
... a hiatus of 2-3 years since the pandemic outbreak in 2020, many consumers started to replace their backpacks and luggage for a fresh and exciting travel experience. This upswing in outdoor and travel activities had ... Read More
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Polishes in India
... (2019) level, even though retail volumes still did not achieve this target. Within polishes, shoe polish was the best performing category in 2023, as the return of in-person classes and business meetings drove sales of ... Read More
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Wipes in Japan
... saw decline, facial cleansing wipes and deodorant wipes, the categories under cosmetic wipes, saw positive growth rates in both retail volume and current value terms. In 2023, with the end to the pandemic, consumers went ... Read More
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Air Care in India
... towards self-care and wellness also supported growth for the category. Consumers are increasingly investing in air care products such as diffusers and spray/aerosol fresheners, which aid in creating a relaxing and pleasant home environment. In ... Read More
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Home Care in India
... rural markets picked up, and the resumption of out-of-home activities supported demand in categories such as laundry care and polishes. During the year, prices in categories including laundry care and dishwashing stabilised due to the ... Read More
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Retail Adult Incontinence in Japan
... unit price in current terms, which turned the low decline in volume sales into positive growth in current value terms. Price increases were brought about by the inflation seen widely across the supply chain, such ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Japan
... the number of births in Japan. According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the number of newborn babies was a little over 2 million in Japan in 1974. The number went ... Read More
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Toilet Care in India
... While there was strong demand for products in the category during the pandemic years, due to the increased amount of time spent at home, and the heightened focus on toilet hygiene, it started to wane ... Read More
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Traditional and Connected Watches in Hong Kong, China
... Within watches, the higher price tiers experienced a significant rebound in 2023. The spending power of affluent individuals and high net worth individuals proved resilient to economic uncertainties, unlike the less affluent consumer group. As ... Read More
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Tissue and Hygiene in Japan
... industry in 2023. Baby-related products such as nappies/diapers/pants and baby wipes continued to struggle to achieve growth in retail current value terms, along with the accelerating decrease in the number of newborn babies. On the ... Read More
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Office Supplies Industry Forecasts - China Focus
... manufacturing capabilities and rising consumer consumptions in China have transformed China’s society and economy. China is one of the world’s major producers for industrial and consumer products. Far outpacing other economies in the world, China ... Read More
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Sporting Goods Companies in China
... the manufacturing capabilities and rising consumer consumptions in China have transformed China’s society and economy. China is one of the world’s major producers for industrial and consumer products. Far outpacing other economies in the world, ... Read More
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Sporting Goods Industry Forecasts - China Focus
... manufacturing capabilities and rising consumer consumptions in China have transformed China’s society and economy. China is one of the world’s major producers for industrial and consumer products. Far outpacing other economies in the world, China ... Read More
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