In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor research analyst Phil Park discusses the overall global baby diapers market and the areas of growth shaping the industry including the impact of rising incomes and steady birth rates in developing markets such as China and private label in developed markets.

 Learn about:

• Growth drivers in developing markets, especially China
• Private label pressuring manufacturers to respond to price sensitive consumers
• Areas for potential growth
• Consumer perception of green trends and how they impact consumer behavior
• Trends in cloth diapers and diaperless options

In this new episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International analysts for Western Europe, Diane Bolelli and Eleni Grammenou, discuss the launch of Alli, the anti-obesity pill in Western Europe. They analyse the results and impact of this controversial launch in two very different markets, France and the UK, as well as highlight how Alli ties in to consumers' desire for a quick fix, a trend that appears to be impacting both Over the Counter Healthcare (OTC) and other industries.

Learn about:

1.     What is the Alli pill and how has this product been doing globally and in Western Europe?

2.     Has it been welcomed in France and in the UK?

3.     What is the impact of the Alli pill's success on the OTC industry?

4.     Looking at other categories, is there other evidence of consumers desire for a "quick fix”?

In dieser Globalcast Ausgabe wird sich Euromonitor International Research Manager Alice Diepenbrock mit den Analysten Florian Heyden und Roger Kuhn über die gegenwärtige Lage im europäischen Einzelhandel und Discountermarkt unterhalten. Hierbei wird auf die Lage in zwei sehr unterschiedlichen Märkten eingegangen - Deutschland und der Schweiz. Während der deutsche Markt für Discounter bereits sehr etabliert ist, sehen wir Discounter in der Schweiz noch in Kinderschuhen. Besonderes Augenmerk wird hierbei der Kundenwahrnehmung von Discountern sowie der Rolle führender Unternehmen im Hinblick auf Wachstumschancen gewidmet.  Ziel ist es zu sehen, wie die Chancen für dieses Handelkonzept nach der gegenwärtigen Rezession stehen.

Erfahren Sie mehr zu den folgenden Fragen:

1. Wie verhält sich die gegenwärtige Situation für den Einzelhandel in West Europa?
2. Wie reagieren die führenden Discounter auf schwierige Zeiten in Deutschland?
3. Warum Discounter es erst vor kurzem gewagt haben, den Schweizer Markt zu betreten.
4. Wie stehen Konsumenten den Discountern gegenüber?
5. Wie sind die Wachstumsaussichten für Discounter nach der Rezession?
6. Welches sind die besten Strategien für weiteres Wachstum?

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International's Research Analyst Laura Flamm discusses the factors that make Africa an attractive market for the prepaid industry.

Learn about…

1. Why South Africa displays the highest potential for prepaid       
2. Concepts, challenges and opportunities        
3. Cultural differences that may prove difficult to overcome

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International Research Analyst Roman Shuster analyses the hair colour industry and consumer behaviour for salon visits during times of economic downturn.

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International Senior Research Analyst Regina Maiseviciute analyses Polish consumer foodservice industry and consumer behaviour during the times of economic downturn.

Learn about::

·       What is the impact of economic slowdown on the Polish consumer foodservice market?
·       How did consumer foodservice industry change and what are the forecasts for the next five years?
·       What are the risks and opportunities for Polish consumer foodservice companies?
·       What are the changes in consumer behaviour and what are their current preferences?

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International’s Asia Pacific Strategic Analyst An Hodgson will  discuss how the current global economic downturn has adversely affected companies, consumers and the economies of the Asia Pacific region and compare the current global crisis to the Asian financial crisis in 1997-98.

Learn about::

·       The difference between the crisis of 1997-98 and this global crisis
·       The impact of the global financial crisis on countries and consumers in Asia Pacific
·       The response from countries in the Asia Pacific region
·       How China’s fiscal stimulus package is taking effect
·       Growth prospect for the Asia Pacific in 2009 and 2010

Featuring: Euromonitor International Asia Pacific Strategic Analyst An Hodgson

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International Research Analyst Roman Shuster discusses the effects of the economic downturn on the US vitamins and dietary supplements (VDS) market, highlighting areas of opportunity.

Learn about::

·       Product categories that are proving to be recession-proof
·       Contributors to growth in vitamins and dietary supplements
·       Consumer behavior towards prevention and self-medication and its impact on VDS
·       Performance of private label products
·       The next big ingredient and opportunities for manufacturers to capture market share

Featuring: Euromonitor International Research Analyst Roman Shuster

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International's Retailing Industry Manager, Jon Wright, takes us through how past economic crisis have affected both consumer shopping patterns and the retailing industry, showing that in this case, the past could forecast the future.

Learn about::

·       Impact of past economic crisis on retailing
·       How is the industry faring in the current recession?
·       Are certain channels and/or countries affected more than others?·       What are the lessons we can draw from past recessions?
·       Which are the winning strategies for companies within the industry?·       Internet retailing: a clear winner?

Featuring: Euromonitor International Industry Manager Jon Wright

As the effects of the global downturn continue to be felt, how has the alcoholic drinks industry been affected?  In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International's Alcoholic Drinks Industry Manager Marlous Kuiper discusses how  beer, wine and spirits will be affected  by region looking at previous periods of economic downturns as a guide. 
 

Learn about::

·       Is the alcoholic drinks industry recession proof?
·       What are the lessons we can draw from past recessions?
·       Are there differences in the way regional alcoholic drinks markets are affected?
·       What are the lessons we can draw from past recessions?
·       Which companies are performing better and why?
·       Suggestions and winning strategies for industry players

Featuring: Euromonitor International Industry Manager Marlous Kuiper

Ewa Hudson explains what Nutricosmetics are and what ingredients are used.  She also touches on who the target demographic is and explores whether such products have a future in a global downturn.
 

Find out:

·       What Nutricosmetics are
·       The target demographic and ingredients used in Nutricosmetics
·       Whether there is a future for these products in a global downturn

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International Research Analyst, Karine Dussimon, tells us how packaging in the food industry is faring in light of the recession.  The podcast looks at different food sectors and packaging types alongside geographical variations.  It also touches on what impact the recession will have on the industry’s commitment to environmental concerns.
 

Learn about:
· How key players are responding to the recession
·       Key geographic variations
·       Which packaging types are vulnerable and which are benefiting from the recession
·       What impact the recession will have on the environmental commitments of key global players

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International Research Manager, Zora Milenkovic, explores how the Tobacco Industry is faring in light of the recession.  The podcast looks at the four major players, geographic variations and different tobacco sectors.   It concludes with a look to the future and addresses whether the tobacco industry is recession proof.
 

Learn about:
· How key players are responding to the recession
·       Key geographic variations
·       Which tobacco sectors are vulnerable and which are benefiting from the recession
·       Whether the Tobacco Industry is a recession proof industry

The current recession is the worst the world has faced in over 60 years and 2009 will be a year of exceptional uncertainty. Worst-affected countries are those that are export-dependent, heavily indebted and reliant on foreign capital. Consumers have shown some resilience but are focused on searching for value for money. In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International research manager, Sarah Boumphrey, analyses the recession, looks at who is affected and predicts a slow recovery, led by developing markets. 

Learn about:
· How this recession compares to previous ones?
·       What is likely to impact consumers more: the length or depth of the crisis?
·       Who are the winners and losers?
·       When and how will global growth return?

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International Senior Research Analyst Brian Morgan discusses the effects of the global recession on the packaged food industry and in particular new product development.

Learn about:
· Consumer responses to the current economy and its impact on packaged foods
·       How new product development is affected by the global recession
·       Challenges for manufacturers in new product development for health and wellness
·       Opportunities for manufacturers to extend their product portfolios

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International Research Manager Marcel Motta discusses Brazil’s current performance and the impact of the global economic downturn on this emerging economy.

Learn about:
·       Brazil’s current economic standing and the effects of the middle class
·       Consumer changes in spending as a result of the global recession
·       Industries and sectors that are expected to do well
·       Opportunities for manufacturers to develop their product portfolios and respond to changing consumer preferences

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International Global Research Manager Simon Maddrell discusses the latest ranking for Euromonitor’s Soft Drinks Billionaire’s Club and the impact of the global economic downturn on the industry.

Learn about:
·       Which brands are moving up in the rankings and where their growth is coming from
·       Risks that some brands are facing with changing consumer preferences
·       How the economic recession is affecting certain segments of the industry and which categories are faring well
·       Opportunities for manufacturers to expand the growth of their brands

Multinational retailers in China are facing challenges from the crisis just like the rest of the world.  What actions have they taken during the crisis and also what opportunities are now presenting themselves? In this Chinese language episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International Senior Research Analyst Ailsa Gu shares live China retailing market knowledge, offering practical suggestions for market players.

Learn about:
·       Multinational retailers' performance in China during 2009
·       Opportunities for retailers under current economic situation
·       Suggestions for luxury retailers in China

Featuring: Euromonitor International Senior Research Analyst Ailsa Gu

В этом выпуске Globalcast Euromonitor International, аналитики по исследованиям потребительских рынков в России и Восточной Европе, Алексей Бакшаев и Виталий Владыкин, обсуждает то, что происходит с российской макроэкономической ситуацией и как это повлияет на розничную торговлю и крупные индустрии FMCG.

B этом выпуске Globalcast, Euromonitor обозревает:

∙ Как измениться покупательская способность российских потребителей в течение ближайших нескольких лет

∙ Какие индустрии покажут себя с хорошей стороны в периоде экономического спада и каким придётся сложнее

∙ Как финансовая стагнация повлияет на российскою розничную торговлю

En esta edición del Globalcast, la analista de investigaciones de Euromonitor International Monica Feldman habla sobre la situación económica en México y como se desempeña en la presente crisis.

Aprenda más sobre:

·         Cambios en el patrón de consumo de los mexicanos con el enlentecimiento de la economía mexicana

·         Los sectores que se están desempeñando bien en México y los que sufren más con el corte de gastos

·         Qué pueden hacer los fabricantes para enfrentar los cambios de hábitos de consumo

The current economic crisis is affecting all industries, with consumers cutting back and trading down.

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International research manager Magdalena Kondej analyses how the global financial crisis is affecting the Household Care industry.

Learn:

• What impact the current economic situation is having on the household care industry
• Who in the household care industry is espected to benefit from the credit crunch
• What the downturn will mean for sustainable and environmentally friendly household care products

Featuring: Euromonitor International Research Manager Magdalena Kondej

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International Research Managers Caroline Bremner and Michelle Grant discuss how the global travel industry is handling the economic crisis and the impact on the industry now and in the future.

Learn about:

• How international travel destinations will benefit from the election
• The destinations losing out or benefiting from the economic crisis
• How core segments such as leisure, business, luxury, budget are fairing
• How the industry will look in 3-5 years

Featuring: Euromonitor International Research Managers Caroline Bremner and Michelle Grant

Consumers are getting thrifty - they substitute, they trade down and they bargain hunt.  As consumers prioritise their spending and make cutbacks, concepts such as no frills chic and functional luxury will take hold. 

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International research manager Sarah Boumphrey analyses how the global financial crisis is affecting consumer trends  

Learn about:

·         How are consumers reacting to the economic crisis?
·         What key trends are emerging as a result?
·         Who are the winners and losers?

Featuring: Euromonitor International Research Manager Sarah Boumphrey

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International’s Head of Packaged Food research Lee Linthicum, looks at the packaged food industry in the key markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China.

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International analyst Michelle Grant analyses the impact President-elect Barack Obama will have on the global travel industry

• How international travel destinations will benefit from the election
• President-elect Obama’s expected involvement with the visa waiver program
• How will inbound tourism into the US be affected?
• Regions in the US that will stand to benefit from Barack Obama’s presidency

Featuring: Euromonitor International Research Analyst Michelle Grant

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International analyst Media Eghbal analyses the global financial crisis and the impact on emerging economies and consumers.

Learn about:

• What has caused the global financial crisis 2008?
• Which economies are the most affected?
• How will the crisis impact consumers?
• What is the global outlook in the short-to-medium term?

 Featuring: Euromonitor International Research Analyst Media Eghbal

  Aprenda más sobre:

•  Las tendencias emergentes de salud y bienestar 
•  Los desafíos y oportunidades de los fabricantes de alimentos y bebidas en México y Latinoamérica
•  El aprovechamiento y capitalización de ingredientes nativos para el desarrollo de nuevos productos
•  La educación de dietas saludables a los consumidores

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International’s Eastern Europe and Russian analyst Vitalij Vladykin analyses the changing soft drinks market in Russia, focusing on the growing consolidation trend and its impact on the market. 

In this edition of Globalcast, Euromonitor reviews:

·         The key trends of the Russian soft drinks market

·         Increasing consumer health concerns and their impact on soft drink market development

·         The Russian soft drinks competitive landscape - impact of the latest acquisitions on local manufacturers and consumers

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International analyst Florian Heyden analyzes the changing alcoholic drinks market in Germany, addressing why consumers are turning away from beer and opting for new alternatives. 

In this edition of Globalcast, Euromonitor reviews:

• How Germany's smoking ban is impacting beer sales
• Why are sales of traditional beer declining in Germany?
• How sales of non-traditional beers are developing
• The categories and types of beer expected to grow in the future

In this edition of Globalcast, learn about:

• What is a discounter retailer?
• What expansion is in the works for the sector?
• How supermarket's past move towards premiumisation is hurting their bottom line in the current economy and how discounters are taking advantage…
• The outlook for the future

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International analyst Media Eghbal analyses the dramatic increase in food prices worldwide. 

In this discussion, learn about:

• How bad is the situation?
• What has caused this dramatic increase?
• Who will be the most affected?
• The outlook for food prices in the future

In this episode of Globalcast, Euromonitor International analyst Elisa Dani analyses the trends driving the growth of beauty foods worldwide.

 Learn about:

• What exactly are beauty foods?
• Where did the beauty food concept begin?
• Are consumers skeptical of the claims associated with this trend?
• The drivers behind consumer acceptance

 Featuring: Euromonitor International Research Analyst Elisa Dani

In this edition of Globalcast, Euromonitor research analyst's Roman Shuster and Catherine Mars discuss the growing influence of Latin flavors in beer and spirits throughout the US and worldwide.

 Topics in this edition of Globalcast include:

• What started the Latin trend in the US and how has it evolved?
• Faux vs. Authentic Latin flavors.  What works in the US?
• Globally, how is the Latin flavor trend developing?  
• What new products are out there in this category?

Featuring Senior Research Analyst Virginia Lee