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As the tangible representation of a brand’s identity, packaging bridges the gap between digital impressions and real-world experience, influencing consumer trust, perceived quality and buying behaviour.
Chinese companies are rapidly gaining ground in Southeast Asia, particularly in categories where they hold clear competitive advantages, such as electric vehicles, consumer electronics and home appliances. More recently, Chinese consumer goods brands have expanded their footprint, reflecting a broader push into lifestyle and daily-use categories; however, their success is not uniform.
Retailers are navigating disruption from generative AI, new technologies, economic shifts, and changing consumer behaviours. This article examines how retailers are integrating GenAI and evolving their social media strategies to build closer, personalised connections with customers.
Macroeconomic trends, such as developments in legislation and regulations, are the primary drivers and constraints for the South African cannabis market’s current performance, as well as its medium-to-long-term performance. While these developments establish the framework – or “rules of the game” – their influence is most notable in shifting consumer behaviours and market trends. To this end, three key consumer trends stand out as central in shaping the future of the cannabis industry in South Africa.
E-vapour products have become a topic of growing debate in key Latin American markets. Brazil and Mexico have experienced different market evolutions over the past few years. Mexico used to have a legal e-vapour market without proper regulation, while Brazil has banned products since 2009. As of 2025, both countries have banned the distribution and sales of e-vapour products, driving the illicit trade. In contrast, Colombia regulated products in 2024, driving the legal market in the region, but still has a mix of legal and illicit products.
Asia Pacific continues to lead the global beauty and personal care landscape, accounting for over 30% of global market value. Despite its scale, the region is projected to grow by 3% between 2024 and 2029. Within Asia Pacific, the trajectories of major markets – China, Japan and South Korea – highlight distinct consumer behaviours, brand strategies and innovation pathways, underscoring the need for market-specific approaches.
As President Trump intensifies his trade war after a three month pause on the “reciprocal” tariffs announced in early April, the international trade environment has never been more volatile. Recent tariff threats targeting Canada, the EU, Mexico and others underscore how quickly trade dynamics can shift, with potentially far-reaching consequences. The challenge for global businesses is not only to assess immediate impacts, but also to remain strategically agile as events continue to unfold.
As global economic conditions tighten and consumer behaviour shifts, loyalty programmes across regions are being reimagined to stay relevant and resilient.
Traditional toy sales remain strong amid economic uncertainty, driven by adult consumers or “kidults” seeking nostalgia, comfort, and self-expression. As demographics shift, kidults are reshaping the toy industry, turning play into a meaningful, collectible experience.
