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Euromonitor’s Monthly Roundup: October 2025

10/16/2025
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Here are your must-read insights for October 2025.

Top insights

1. FMCG outlook and opportunities: 2025 edition 

Find the latest insights on FMCG growth drivers, trends and opportunities for your strategy with market forecasts through 2029. 

2. [Opportunity Minded] Optimise your retail channel mix 

Are you selecting and selling through the right retail channels? Refine your distribution strategy with data-driven insights from this Opportunity Minded episode. 

3. Top 5 product innovation mistakes to avoid 

Today’s business environment requires faster, better innovation to sustain growth and your competitive edge. Here are the five biggest mistakes companies make when developing these strategies or new products.  

4. GLP-1 medications reshape the US weight loss market 

GLP-1 medications challenge the market for weight management solutions in the US. Categories like meal replacements are expected to see sales decline in 2025 as consumer demand shifts from these traditional products. How can companies in this space meet evolving needs?

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5. Trending topics: Market volatility 

Market volatility is one of our trending topics that’ll reshape strategies in the year ahead.  

Global economic uncertainty intensifies as trade tensions and geopolitical conflicts reshape business conditions. Companies can build resilience through agile pricing, supply chain diversification and scenario planning. 

6. Turning transactions into loyalty: How in-store touchpoints power reward programmes 

Global retail sales are expected to surpass USD20.8 trillion by 2029, with e-commerce penetration reaching 28%.  

The in-store experience can deepen customer loyalty through real-time rewards, digital wallets and personalised touchpoints that turn everyday purchases into meaningful brand interactions.  

7. Apple’s new AI strategy: Affordable, addictive, intelligent 

Apple doubles down on its strategy to deepen ecosystem loyalty through new health features, price-tiered devices and smarter integrations. 

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Beautyworld Middle East • 27 October • UAE 

Beautyworld Middle East is one of the largest international trade fairs for beauty, fragrance, hair and wellness in the region. The three-day event brings together over 2,000 exhibitors from 60+ countries, showcasing products and innovations across cosmetics, skin care, fragrance, hair and beauty tech. Network, explore trends and see new products in one of the world’s fastest-growing beauty markets. 

[Session] The world beauty market and the rise of Arab beauty 

[Session] The future of personal care: Trends & shifts to watch 

PLMA's Private Label Summit • 28 October • Denmark 

Join industry leaders at PLMA's Annual Private Label Summit in Copenhagen. This two-day event brings together experts for insights into the latest trends and competitive challenges. Network with manufacturers, retailers and industry specialists, and explore the retail landscape and share knowledge that drives growth in the private label sector.  

landscape and share knowledge that drives growth in the private label sector.  

[Session] Navigating the Scandinavian retail and private label market

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