US Heat Pump Adoption Continues to Rise Amid Shifting Policy Support
25 Feb 26Despite lagging behind European adoption rates, heat pumps in the US have outsold traditional gas furnaces annually since 2021, according to RMI (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute). Since 2015, the Energy Information Administration has reported higher residential HVAC activity each year. With cooling rates increasing due to higher average global temperatures, heat pumps have two points in their favour.
Benjamin Bahena
From Perks to Personal Bests: Why Loyalty Needs a Wellness Engine
16 Feb 26Wellness has become a high value expectation for consumers, creating a strong opportunity for companies to integrate it into loyalty strategies. Its broad, adaptable scope allows almost any brand to embed wellness and form partnerships with health and wellness players. By rewarding progress on personal wellness journeys, companies create a powerful engagement loop that drives loyalty, relevance, and new revenue potential.
Rocio Franco
Highlights from Source Fashion, January 2026: Reframing Sustainable Fashion
16 Feb 26In January 2026, we had the opportunity to speak about Fashion Navigating the New World Order at Source Fashion, Olympia London – the leading fashion sourcing event in Europe – which connects buyers, brands and manufacturers from around the world.
Marguerite LeRolland
The Evolution of Luxury Gifting and its Impact on Valentine’s Day 2026
12 Feb 26As the global economy navigates slow growth, tight labour markets and ongoing geopolitical tensions, luxury consumers are becoming more selective about how and where they spend. Nevertheless, the market continues to demonstrate resilience. With January’s period of restraint now behind us, Valentine’s Day 2026 represents the first major opportunity to reignite demand, followed closely by Chinese New Year and Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. Against this backdrop, Valentine’s Day 2026 is shaping up to be a telling moment for the luxury market.
Fflur Roberts
From Cravings to Conscious Choices: The Rise of Intentional Snacking
15 Jan 26Snacking has long been associated with indulgence – a moment to treat yourself with a burst of flavour and texture. Today, rising health consciousness and closer attention to ingredients and functionality are reshaping how consumers perceive snacks and what they expect from them.
Rasa Vaiciuniene
Cross-Industry Trends Shaping Growth Into 2026
2 Dec 25We are excited to present Euromonitor's trending topics. Listen to our thought leaders discuss five short-term trends shaping global industries in 2025–26: market volatility, beyond affordability, healthy longevity, intentional consumption and next-gen online storefronts. Understanding them is critical for resilience and growth in today’s volatile environment.
Euromonitor International
Trending Topics: Intentional Consumption
26 Sep 25Intentional consumption is one of Euromonitor International’s five new Trending Topics for the year ahead. We have identified these topics as the most crucial cross-industry trends that businesses need to prioritise to remain competitive.
Shane MacGuill
Beyond Possessions: The New Landscape of Luxury
15 Sep 25Luxury is transforming. No longer defined solely by material possessions, it is increasingly shaped by experiences, wellness, and lifestyle integration.
Fflur Roberts
Trending Topics: Cross-Industry Shifts Into 2026
4 Sep 25What are trending topics? Read about the five you should prioritise to remain competitive in this report.
Euromonitor International
Introducing Euromonitor's Trending Topics
4 Sep 25Euromonitor presents five crucial trending topics across industries that businesses must understand to thrive in today's volatile environment. These topics include Market volatility, Beyond affordability, Healthy longevity, Intentional consumption, and Next-gen online storefront. By analysing these trends, companies can identify opportunities for growth and adapt their strategies accordingly. The insights provided aim to help businesses stay relevant and profitable in a rapidly changing landscape.
Euromonitor International
Energising Everyone: How New Segmentation is Powering US Energy Drinks Beyond the Core
18 Aug 25Energy drinks remains one of the growth stars in US soft drinks, and more widely across consumer packaged goods. Despite many categories struggling to stimulate meaningful volume with a financially stretched US consumer, energy drinks achieved 4% retail volume growth in 2024 – even accounting for weaker traffic in the higher-priced, inflation-impacted convenience channel, a challenge which appears to be somewhat abating in 2025.
Howard Telford
The Impact of GLP-1 Drugs on Food and Beverage Demand
19 Jun 25The use of GLP-1 drugs, which is already exerting a significant impact on the US food and beverage market, is set to rise sharply around the world in 2026. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Ozempic, goes off-patent in much of the world that year. This means that millions of people are going to change how they eat and drink in the coming years, with significant impacts on the food and drink industry.
Matthew Barry
Value Conscious Snacking Trend on the Rise
11 Apr 25Just as the industry thought it was entering a period of normalisation, following COVID-related declines, supply chain disruptions, and the aftermaths of the cost-of-living crisis, geopolitical pressures and market uncertainty are seemingly the certain things, moving forward. For consumers, this means snacking habits will be tested and manufacturers will need to be more precise, flexible, and aligned with their needs.
Carl Quash III
The Landscape of Cell-Cultured Meat is Shifting
3 Apr 25Cell-cultured meat has been variously touted as a solution to world hunger, a fix for the climate crisis, an alternative to animal slaughter and a guarantee of food security. At the same time, however, others see it as an unnatural and potentially dangerous addition to what we eat.
Tom Rees