“Consumers are now more demanding of products, services and brands than ever before and are using digital tools to articulate and fulfil their needs. They want authenticity in what they buy and expect elements of personalisation in mass produced as well as upscale items”, states author, Euromonitor International’s Consumer Trends Editor, Daphne Kasriel-Alexander.
Healthy living is becoming a status symbol, as more consumers opt to flaunt their passion for wellness through paying for boutique fitness sessions, “athleisure” clothing, food with health-giving properties and upscale health and wellness holidays. “The consumer interest in staying well sees them combining wellbeing activities with cathartic physical activity. This is reflected in a thriving menu of more esoteric, boutique fitness workout choices in urban hubs and spas,” continues Kasriel-Alexander. “Furthermore consumers are aware that eating habits directly influence quality of life. This is fuelling unprecedented demand for healthier eating options with fitness-promoting attributes sought in supplements, beauty products and even pet food by consumers willing to pay for them.”
Highlighted trends include:
- Ageing: A changing narrative
- Consumers in training
- Extraordinary
- Faster shopping
- Get real: the allure of authenticity
- Identity in flux
- Personalise it
- Post-purchase
- Privacy and security
- Wellness as a status symbol
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