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How FMCG Brands Turn Sustainability Strategies into Growth

24 Feb 26

Sustainability has shifted from an optional extra to a meaningful source of growth, resilience and trust. Leading brands are responding by reshaping how they design, source and communicate.

Jorge Zuniga

Jorge Zuniga

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Key Imperatives Driving Global Industrial Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Transition

23 Feb 26

Industrial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are entering a transformative era. The global market is accelerating towards electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) systems, reshaping operational models and industry priorities. This shift is significant and urgent, influencing logistics, safety, and infrastructure strategies worldwide.

David Zhang

David Zhang

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US Immigration Policies are Further Destabilising Consumer Foodservice Operators

20 Feb 26

2025 was a particularly challenging year for restaurant owners from both an operations and business perspective. An uncertain economic landscape complicated by ongoing US trade policy reforms is impacting consumer foodservice.

Benjamin Bahena

Benjamin Bahena

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From Perks to Personal Bests: Why Loyalty Needs a Wellness Engine

16 Feb 26

Wellness 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

Rocio Franco

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3 Keys to Strategic Market Assessment

16 Feb 26

A strategic market assessment helps you execute an effective growth strategy. Read about three market indicators to review, so you can start finding the right opportunities for your business.

Euromonitor International

Euromonitor International

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Highlights from Source Fashion, January 2026: Reframing Sustainable Fashion

16 Feb 26

In 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

Marguerite LeRolland

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Mapping Beauty Ingredient Opportunities Through Brands and Innovation Activity

16 Feb 26

Tracking beauty ingredient growth requires understanding which ingredients are gaining traction and which companies and brands are driving adoption and innovation. This article focuses on salicylic acid, an important functional ingredient across skin care and hair care. Using Euromonitor’s Ingredients Dashboard, we examine how usage is concentrated among leading multinationals while faster-growing brands are expanding their portfolios.

Jared Conway

Jared Conway

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Euromonitor’s Monthly Roundup: February 2026

12 Feb 26

Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, economic shifts and consumer behaviour with our free resources—sourced from our experts and market research knowledge hub, Passport. Here are your must-read insights for February 2026.

Euromonitor International

Euromonitor International

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The Evolution of Luxury Gifting and its Impact on Valentine’s Day 2026

12 Feb 26

As 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

Fflur Roberts