Late-2000S Recession

Datamonitor reveals how brands can cash in on China's 'markets of contrasts'

26-Sep-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

As Datamonitor finds Chinese consumer lifestyles to have hardly been dented by the recession, its analysts say there are key steps international brands can take to properly cater to the country’s ‘market of contrasts’.

What has the economic downturn meant for beauty packaging?

26-Aug-2011 By Andrew McDougall

While the recession may officially be over it has taken its toll on the beauty packaging industry and manufacturers will have to turn to differentiation of packaging format, size and shape to attract consumers.

Euromonitor urges sun care manufacturers to target emerging markets

03-May-2011 By Andrew McDougall

As disposable incomes rise for emerging market consumers, sun care will become more affordable to many, urging Euromonitor to advise that sun care manufacturers should look to grow sales in poorer countries.

Consumer spending continues to be impacted post-recession

26-Jul-2010 By Simon Pitman

Although green shoots of economic recovery have occurred in many of the key global markets, the recession may have a longer lasting effect on consumer spending patterns.