Apple down but little evidence of an end to “premiumisation” in the personal care and cosmetics markets.
Retail
A gentle pick up in confidence
Most of our proprietary indices have recovered slightly in March.
Industry – dissecting the positive surprise
Strong figures in January have only marginally improved the outlook for manufacturing.
Apple and Natura advance on brand preference
But our latest monthly tracker shows mixed signs of premiumisation.
Consumer confidence subdued
Our February consumer indicators provide evidence of the lacklustre mood among consumers.
Retail space booms amid consumer slowdown
Leasable area in Brazil’s shopping malls is expected to increase by one-tenth this year, and several retailers are accelerating their expansion plans.
Mixed signals from consumers
January data from our consumer survey shows a hesitant start to 2013, but several key indices remain at high levels.
Consumers pause in January
Our survey suggests that retail spending lost a little momentum at the start of the year, but that expectations remain strong. The trend is supported by car sales figures.
Introducing our brand tracker – monthly insight into consumer intentions
Our proprietary data shows the shift in consumer preferences for cars, shampoo, electronics and other products. Here we outline the markets we cover, along with the first results from 2013.
