Euromonitor Identifies 6 Themes Transforming Consumer Goods and Services as a Result of COVID-19

A new report from global market research company Euromonitor International identifies six themes reshaping consumer goods and services due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

In 2020, Euromonitor expects per capita global consumer expenditure to decline by approximately 5% and the global economy to enter the worst recession since the Great Depression. Euromonitor’s new report explores cross-industry themes to help companies strategize for and adapt to a new business landscape.

• From Sustainability to Purpose: Initiatives move beyond ethical and eco-conscious to a holistic approach that creates social, environmental and economic benefits.
• Hometainment and the New Experiential Consumer: Out-of-home activities are brought online, and these virtual experiences must provide as much value as in-person occasions.
• Where and How Consumers Shop: Rapid shift to e-commerce, click-and-collect options and the direct-to-consumer channel accelerate digital disruption.      
• Wellness Redefined: Consumers focus on achieving optimal health. Happiness becomes a tangible commercial prospect.
• Innovation and the New ‘Core’: Efficiency and value drive product development. Brands need to recognize and align with fundamental consumer needs.
• The ‘New Normal’: What’s Here to Stay?: Online shopping, remote living, decreased discretionary spending and self-care will shape consumer behavior.

Euromonitor analyzes the implications of these six themes across health, beauty, fashion, beverages, food, home, retail, travel and restaurants, among other industries.

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Source: Euromonitor