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Navigating Amazon’s 3P Maze to Drive Brand Value
5 Aug 25Amazon's 3P sellers dominate sales, with 65% of GMV in 2024. Most skin care brands (93%) fall into the High 3P Dependency category, averaging USD0.4 million in sales. Brands perform best with a Measured 3P strategy (25-49% 3P sales), leveraging Amazon tools while maintaining control. To avoid risks, brands should reallocate listings to Measured 3P or forge 1P alliances with Amazon.
Rabia Yasmeen
Five Key Snack Trends to Track 2025-2026
4 Aug 25Amid turbulent tariffs, rising producer costs (eg cocoa commodity price) and dynamic consumer habit shifts, the snacks industry continues to realise the upside to value growth resulting in USD679 billion retail sales in 2024. Euromonitor’s research has identified five key trends critical to industry strategy set to shape snacks in the years ahead.
Carl Quash III
Reflections from In-Cosmetics Global 2025
4 Aug 25In-Cosmetics Global 2025, served as the platform for industry experts to discuss the future through different lenses. Bringing together leading brands and professionals, the event showcased pioneering ingredient technologies, sustainability initiatives, and market trends. On reflection, several key insights presented during the conference have already materialised as key themes in company and product developments, highlighting its role in shaping the strategic direction of the global cosmetics landscape. Themes highlighted by Euromonitor International include aging well and mood-based beauty, digitalisation and AI adoption and next generation sustainability.
Emilie Hood
Sustainability Claims Unpacked: Regenerative Agriculture
31 Jul 25Regenerative agriculture keeps growing among FMCG companies as a powerful sustainability strategy, particularly in food categories. Unlike conventional farming, it restores soil health, captures carbon, and strengthens ecosystems, addressing climate change and food security challenges. With 60% of global corporates planning sustainable sourcing investments in the next five years, this approach offers ethical benefits and strategic advantages – healthier ingredients, resilient supply chains, and reduced carbon footprints. The pressing question remains: are these efforts effectively connecting with consumers and driving real impact?
Jorge Zuniga
Unpacking 2025 Price Cuts and Online Sales Shifts
31 Jul 25As cost-of-living pressures grow, Australia’s top supermarkets—Coles and Woolworths—have rolled out major price cuts on essential items. But while the savings are real, public reaction has been mixed. Shoppers remain skeptical, citing past price-gouging claims and distrust of promotional tactics. This piece explores why the cuts were made, how consumers are responding, and what other retailers can learn. Using Via pricing data, we highlight where price shifts are occurring and how they compare across markets. The key takeaway: cutting prices isn't just a financial decision—it’s a trust strategy. And unless backed by transparency and long-term consistency, even the best intentions may fall flat.
Jared Conway
Four Key Consumer Insights Shaping Southeast Asia’s Electric Vehicle Market
31 Jul 25Southeast Asia's EV market is growing rapidly, driven by sustainability awareness and innovation. Consumer expenditure on vehicle purchases is projected to surpass USD104 billion by 2029, with EV sales reaching 560,000. 60% of car owners believe EVs are more sustainable, presenting opportunities for automakers to capitalise on the trend.
David Zhang
US-EU Trade Deal 2025: Key Implications for Economies and Global Business Strategy
30 Jul 25The US-EU trade deal announced on 27 July 2025 brings some much needed clarity to global markets amid ongoing geopolitical and trade volatility. It carries significant implications for the US, the EU and the broader global economy, accelerating shifts in trade flows, industrial strategies and geopolitical alignments.
Lan Ha
Chart of The Month: The Blueprint for Strategic Loyalty Programmes
30 Jul 25Our latest Chart of The Month explores the rewards offered by traditional and next-gen loyalty programmes and how this influences their score on Euromonitor's Loyalty Engagement Index.
Nadejda Popova
2024 Marks Turning Point for US Car Rentals
29 Jul 25The US has been the largest car rental market in the world for well over 15 years. Driven by strong international and domestic demand, well-established infrastructure, and a highly competitive landscape, the US car rental market has been a strong performer even in turbulent times. However, it seems that the market has reached saturation point.
Ruta Vastakaite