Best Euromonitor Podcasts (2025)

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Global trade landscape: Impact and opportunities of Trump tariffs 41:55

18d ago41:55

41:55

Disclaimer: Panel was recorded on 8 May 2025 before the US-China trade agreement on tariff rollbacks for a 90-day period was announced on 12 May 2025. Hear this panel to unpack the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the global trade landscape. You’ll gain insights that can help you operate in today’s volatile economy as policy shifts continue at speed. E…

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Market entry: So, you want to enter a new market? 25:35

4d ago25:35

25:35

Global expansion is a common goal for companies that want to sustain growth and competitive momentum. But international scale doesn’t happen overnight. So, where should you start? With a robust, data-driven plan. In this episode of Opportunity Minded, you’ll learn about market entry strategies and the essential information that helps you make sound…

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Consumer segmentation: Do you really know your customers? 32:39

1M ago32:39

32:39

Do you really know your customers? Or are you relying on the wrong intel for your target audience analysis? In this episode of Opportunity Minded, Jessica sits down with Jana Rude, senior insight manager at Euromonitor International, to help you improve your approach to consumer segmentation. You’ll discover when and why it’s important to revisit y…

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Welcome to Opportunity Minded 0:53

1M ago0:53

0:53

Welcome to Opportunity Minded, a new series about business growth for forward thinkers like you. Each episode tackles a strategic approach or topic on corporate agendas. You’ll hear from experts who share best practices, real-world scenarios and data-driven insights to help you make informed decisions that can deliver impactful results for your org…

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Redefining the Workplace: Inside Alibaba’s New Shanghai Campus 37:13

6M ago37:13

37:13

This episode of Alicast takes you behind the scenes of Alibaba’s groundbreaking new Shanghai campus, a visionary project designed by the world-renowned architectural firm Foster + Partners. Known for iconic creations like Apple Park and the Gherkin, Foster + Partners has once again redefined workplace design, creating a space that blends transparen…

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AI Meets Global Commerce: Finding the Right Hammer for Every Nail 27:36

7M ago27:36

27:36

In this episode of Alicast, host Selina Zhang takes us inside Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming global business operations. Joining the conversation is Kaifu Zhang, Vice President and Head of AI Initiatives at Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group (AIDC). From empowering small merchants…

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Unlocking 3 types of consumers to drive brand engagement 46:03

8M ago46:03

46:03

Segmenting your consumers is crucial for effectively targeting the right audience. Join our experts to learn how to connect with your customers more deeply or expand your audience. In this discussion, you’ll hear about three consumer types—Wellness Enthusiasts, Brand Champions and Connected Shoppers—and the factors influencing their purchasing deci…

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Adopting Sustainability Strategies for Success in Europe 22:06

9M ago22:06

22:06

Join two of our sustainability experts, Inga and Jorge, to explore this fast-changing landscape and find solutions to improve your strategic initiatives. Businesses are under pressure to align with ambitious climate goals and ensure transparent, responsible corporate action. Europe is at the forefront of regulatory change, but companies often strug…

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Wellness as a Lifestyle: How to Meet Consumer Demand 46:00

1+ y ago46:00

46:00

Join four of our leading experts as they delve into the evolving landscape of health and wellness, focusing on its expansion from a trend to a consumer lifestyle. Key topics include the Blurring of Wellness Concepts, Women’s Health, Self-Care at Home and the Evolution of Health-Conscious Eating. Uncover the future of health and wellness as consumer…

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2024 Outlook For E-commerce in China With Euromonitor's Herbert Yum 16:26

1+ y ago16:26

16:26

As shoppers increasingly lean on generative AI to answer questions and refine their searches, they will expect merchants, brands and marketplaces to keep pace. In this episode of Alicast, join Alizila’s Managing Editor, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd, as she asks Hong Kong-based Herbert Yum, a Research Manager at consultancy Euromonitor International, how he…

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Alibaba and L'Oréal Take Circular Economy In China's Beauty Industry To New Heights 20:10

2y ago20:10

20:10

Alibaba Group and the world's largest cosmetics company L'Oréal have joined forces in a three-year partnership to promote a circular economy within China's beauty industry. This collaboration was announced in Beijing last month during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the country. In this episode of Alicast, join Alizila's Managing Editor…

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Travel Leaders: Impact and Sustainability with Founder of Just a Drop, Fiona Jeffery 36:37

2y ago36:37

36:37

“We started focusing purely on water, sanitation, hygiene, education, because that's the starting point, but it's the starting point to so much more. It's the starting point to better health, more safety, better education, food security, gender equality, climate action; the impacts are significant right across the board.” -Fiona Jeffery On World Wa…

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Stay Home or Go Out? Can the New Roaring 20's Survive Soaring Inflation? 32:01

2+ y ago32:01

32:01

After a booming summer for socializing, things are starting to cool off. Inflation and the cost-of-living crisis are catching up with consumers who might still have some pent-up desire to go out. These conflicting desires leave consumers dangling between spend and save, while still looking for ways to continue their social lives. So what are they d…

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Hybrid Working: Impact on Travel, Leisure and Bleisure Travel 34:43

2+ y ago34:43

34:43

The fourth in a series exploring the impact of hybrid work on Western European industries, this episode explores the opportunities for destinations and brands in the growing "Bleisure Travel" market. Bleisure, the idea of combining business travel with leisure travel, is not new but it is booming. Instead of extending business travel to include a l…

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Consumers Are Pursuing Value: Why Brands Need to Pay Attention 26:57

2+ y ago26:57

26:57

With the holidays approaching and inflation surging, value is at top of mind for many consumers. But value is more than value for money, and the Pursuit of Value is here to stay as one of the 10 most influential megatrends identified by Euromonitor International as having far-reaching impact on industries, companies, and consumers. In this podcast,…

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Will Online Shopping In China Be More Popular in 2023? Bain Answers 10:53

2+ y ago10:53

10:53

E-commerce has steadily grown as a percentage of total retail sales in China. We spoke to consultants at Bain & Co to hear if the trend will continue into next year. Worried about staying one step ahead of your competitors in China? Bain also counseled brands on how to keep their edge. Tune into this, the second part of our wide-ranging discussion …

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Caffeine and Anxiety: Will Anxious Consumers Ever Actually Cut Back? 21:56

2+ y ago21:56

21:56

You've got 3,344 unopened emails, a To-Do list that's a mile long, and guests coming in for the weekend. The anxiety kicks in- How am I going to get everething done? Heart pounding, sweaty, hands shaking, you reach for the most logical thing- a nice cup of chamomile tea to calm you down so that you can think clearly. Or... maybe not. Anxiety is on …

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WPP’s David Roth Talks About China’s Brands 16:09

2+ y ago16:09

16:09

Retail expert David Roth joined Alicast to discuss about the latest e-commerce trends in China, the world’s second-largest e-commerce market. David, CEO of retail practice The Store-WPP and Chairman of consultancy WPP BAV, spoke about the evolution of the retail industry in China. London-headquartered communications group, WPP, is at the forefront …

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Why You Need A Customer Loyalty Program In China 13:06

2+ y ago13:06

13:06

Brands are rethinking their marketing tactics in China, as the world’s second-largest retail market matures and customer behavior evolves. Instead of chasing growth through discounting drives, brands are turning to customer membership programs to generate revenue over the long term, according to a new report by consultancy Bain & Co. We sat down wi…

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Filippa K's CEO Rikard Frost On How Niche Luxury Fashion Brands Can Thrive In China 12:45

2+ y ago12:45

12:45

Niche luxury fashion houses are expanding in China, using digital tools to build a loyal following in the world’s second-largest economy. In this episode of Alicast, we speak to Scandinavian fashion house Filippa K’s CEO Rikard Frost about connecting with Chinese consumers. A Swedish native, Frost joined Filippa K last year with a mission to reboot…

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Alibaba’s Michael Evans on 2022’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival 12:07

2+ y ago12:07

12:07

Alibaba Group will offer Chinese consumers the most diverse range of products on record during this year’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, the world’s largest retail event. This year’s 11.11, also known as Double 11 or Single’s Day in China, will feature over 290,000 brands from more than 90 countries and regions. There will be 17 million products …

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Nanushka’s CEO Péter Baldaszti Talks About China And The Future Of Fashion 13:03

2+ y ago13:03

13:03

Nanushka, one of fashion’s fastest-growing brands, is out to make a big splash in China, targeting nine stores across the world’s second-largest economy by 2026. The Budapest-based fashion house also launched on Alibaba Group’s business-to-consumer marketplace Tmall and opened a store in Shanghai in October. In this episode of Alicast, we’re joined…

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Ecotourism: Sustainability Meets Pent-Up Demand for Travel 34:26

2+ y ago34:26

34:26

For consumers who have spent the last few years yearning for travel, it's an exciting time. Borders are open, the threat of lock downs seems to have passed, restrictions have lifted, and there are excellent travel deals to be had. But at what cost to the planet? Many travelers are seeking ways for their "revenge travel" to have less of a negative i…

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How Luxury Brands Can Build A Loyal Fan Base During 11.11 Shopping Festival 13:22

2+ y ago13:22

13:22

Shopping festivals are evolving from discounting drives into an opportunity for brands to connect with new consumers and build a loyal fan base. The 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, also known as Single’s Day in China, is the biggest retail event of them all and brands prepare months in advance to perfect their campaigns. Traditionally conservative …

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Brunello Cucinelli‘s Greater China General Manager Michael Huang on Luxury Trends in China 15:42

2+ y ago15:42

15:42

You're listening to Alicast, a deep dive into innovative and emerging trends in e-commerce, online payments and digital entertainment, brought to you by Alibaba Group. In this conversation, Alizila's Managing Editor Alison Tudor-Ackroyd talks with Michael Huang, General Manager for the Greater China region at Italian luxury brand, Brunello Cuccinel…

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Eat Just's CEO Josh Tetrick on China Expansion 13:54

2+ y ago13:54

13:54

You’re listening to Alicast, a deep dive into innovative and emerging trends in e-commerce, online payments and digital entertainment, brought to you by Alibaba Group. In this conversation, Alizila’s Managing Editor, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd talks to Eat Just’s Chief Executive Josh Tetrick, about the plant-based food provider’s expansion into China. Jo…

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3 Ways To Get Your Business Into the Metaverse 14:10

2+ y ago14:10

14:10

As the metaverse explodes to a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity, early comers will be the ones to reap the benefits. But how exactly can businesses get into the metaverse? Listen to Euromonitor's consumer expert, Jana Rude, lay out three potential paths for businesses on a scale of "cautious" to "all in." Metaverse, or the highly interactive three…

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The Quest for Healthy Ageing in Asia Pacific 22:04

2+ y ago22:04

22:04

Wellness has been identified by Euromonitor International as having the furthest-reaching impact on industries and consumers in the future. In this podcast, Euromonitor's Julia Illera, Rachel He, Amulya Pandit, and Herbert Yum discuss the key findings from their recent report, Wellness: Longevity and the Quest for Healthy Ageing in Asia Pacific. He…

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DEI in Luxury and Fashion: What's Here and What's Next 31:00

3y ago31:00

31:00

Adeife Onwuzulike, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Euromonitor International, knows the true value of working in an inclusive and diverse company. She recently joined Euromonitor from The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) - where she was also Head of Diversity and Inclusion. At the CBI Adeife worked on embedding DEI into …

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Hybrid Working: Impact on Consumer Appliances, Electronics, Home Improvement and Gaming 16:36

3y ago16:36

16:36

The third in a series that explores how hybrid working has impacted several industries across Western Europe. In this episode we turn our attention to what it means for industries like consumer electronics and appliances, home improvement & gardening, toys & video games, and hygiene. Euromonitor’s Alexandre Loeur is joined by Veronika Kandusova, Pe…

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The Evolution of the Physical Space in Hospitality 29:44

3y ago29:44

29:44

Physical spaces are evolving in the wake of the pandemic. Drawing on their recent report, Nadejda Popova and Alex Jarman discuss the top six trends they're seeing in the hospitality industry as it responds to changing consumer lifestyles, business models and workplace alongside the influence of digital transformation. As more companies embrace chan…

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Less is More, or More for Less? How Inflation is Reshaping Brand Experiences 22:50

3y ago22:50

22:50

With prices skyrocketing, how can brands balance the conflicting consumer desires to have heightened experiences AND simplified inexpensive options? Senior Industry Manager, Caroline Bremner, explains how Euromonitor's Megatrend "Experience More" is transforming in the current climate. Inflationary pressures are eating into consumers’ discretionary…

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L'Oréal's Guive Balooch on Beauty Innovation and Sustainability 17:30

3y ago17:30

17:30

You’re listening to Alicast, a deep dive into innovative and emerging trends in e-commerce, online payments and digital entertainment, brought to you by Alibaba Group. In this conversation, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd talks with Guive Balooch, head of L'Oréal's technology incubator, about how the brand embraces augmented reality and blockchain to enhance …

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Beauty and Personal Care in Western Europe: Trends Defining the Region 17:38

3y ago17:38

17:38

Social occasions and travel have made a comeback, boosting the recovery of fragrances, colour cosmetics and sun care in Western Europe. But what about hand sanitiser? Has its hero moment come to an end? With inflation now in the mix, consumers want their beauty products to do more. New beauty trends (hint: multifunctionality) are emerging in the re…

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Sustainability in Cannabis and Tobacco 35:11

3y ago35:11

35:11

Tackling environmental challenges are top of the sustainability agenda for governments, with countries around the world setting targets and regulations, and companies from every sector being encouraged to increase business transparency and accountability via mandatory ESG reporting. Although some companies and sectors are acting ahead of regulation…

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Airlines and Inflation: Can we expect a slowdown for the aviation sector? 26:25

3y ago26:25

26:25

Airlines are facing inflation, rising oil prices, and staff shortages, all while customers rush to book their "revenge travel" at a bargain cost. Some airlines are raising ticket prices to cope with rising expenses, but others are not. Euromonitor's Senior Project Manager, Nadejda Popova, joins Jessica to discuss how the aviation sector is expected…

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Sustainable Food and Drinks 36:00

3y ago36:00

36:00

What's driving sustainability in the foods and drinks industries? And what are the implications on businesses and consumers? Euromonitor's Maria Mascaraque, Food Industry Manager, Howard Telford, Senior Soft Drinks Manager and Rosemarie Downey, Packaging Industry Manager give their insights. Want to learn more about the report we mention? Click her…

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Hybrid Working: Impact on Food and Nutrition 16:53

3y ago16:53

16:53

The second in a series that explores the impact of hybrid working, this episode is a deep dive into how retailers in the food and nutrition space are responding to the recent change in working patterns. Euromonitor's Natasha Cazin is joined by analyst Natalia Theofilopoulou to answer the following questions- What sort of changes are food players ma…

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The Socialisation Paradox: A Dichotomy of Consumer Comfort 20:16

3y ago20:16

20:16

How are consumers with different comfort levels approaching a return to pre-pandemic life? Certain consumers are eager, whilst others are hesitant, to resume their normal activities, creating The Socialisation Paradox. Euromonitor's Rob Eveson and Kalina Doykova join Amy Rollinson to discuss how this dichotomy impacts a range of industries, from tr…

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Travel Leaders: Tourism Recovery in Asia Pacific with PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera 33:52

3y ago33:52

33:52

Join Caroline Bremner for the latest Travel Leaders Podcast in conversation with PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera. Liz gives us the latest update from Asia Pacific on tourism recovery, where there is cautious optimism based on pent up demand and increasing flight capacity as the region reopens. Liz outlines PATA’s work in vaccine equity to ensure a sustainab…

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Travel Leaders: Conversations on The Roadmap to Net Zero Emissions 38:52

3y ago38:52

38:52

Join Caroline Bremner as she speaks to Chris Imbsen, Director of Sustainability at WTTC and Megan Morikawa, Global Sustainability Office Director at Iberostar. Chris walks us through the key findings of WTTC’s Roadmap to Net Zero where urgency is required to accelerate a sustainable transition for travel businesses. While Megan outlines the importa…

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How to Innovate in OTC through Sustainability and Digitalisation 27:08

3y ago27:08

27:08

The marketplace in OTC drugs is going through a period of acute change, as formulators and marketers increasingly must consider factors like sustainability and digitalisation in product design and brand outreach and development. In this podcast, Stella Vatcheva and Matthew Oster discuss prominent approaches from category adjacencies in consumer goo…

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The Impact of Rising Inflation on Businesses and Consumers 13:25

3y ago13:25

13:25

Everyone is talking about inflation. In this episode, Lan Ha, Euromonitor's Head of Economy, Finance, and Trade, explains how business and consumers will react in tandem to the surge in inflation. How will consumers modify their spending habits? What can businesses do to adapt to growing production costs and shifting consumer behaviour? Still have …

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Fashion Friday: Fashion Opportunities in the Metaverse 26:41

3+ y ago26:41

26:41

As we adapt to an increasingly digitally reliant world, this episode explores how digital innovations, shifts in target demographics, and lifestyle changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are drawing fashion players to explore opportunities in the metaverse. What challenges and opportunities will fashion players face while trying to capitalise on t…

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Hurdles in The Cannabis Revolution: Lessons from North America 17:30

3+ y ago17:30

17:30

The legalisation of the cannabis industry in California in 2016 was signaling the end of the illegal market and promising economic gains. Today leading California cannabis companies warn that they’re on the verge of collapse as most local governments have been reluctant to loosen regulatory frameworks, reduce taxes, permit wider range of product fo…

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Hybrid Working: Impact on Fashion in Western Europe 20:21

3+ y ago20:21

20:21

This episode is the first in a series that explores how hybrid working has impacted several industries in Western Europe. After a year of working from home as a result of the 2020 pandemic, hybrid working came into full play by the end of the fourth quarter in 2021 in the UK, with the return of people to offices on a flexible basis. Analyst Nina Ma…

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Emerging trends for the Indian Consumer Foodservice Industry in 2022 11:58

3+ y ago11:58

11:58

As India begins to emerge from the third Covid-19 wave, what tips and tricks will help restaurants keep afloat amidst the dynamic rules and regulations? Euromonitor International's Food and Nutrition Insight Lead India, Shreya Sharma, takes us through the performance of the Consumer Foodservice Industry in 2021 and how it is expected to pan out in …

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From Energy Boosting to Full Relaxation: The Strengthening of Oppositional Behaviours and Needs 12:50

3+ y ago12:50

12:50

As part of Euromonitor International's Megatension series, analysts Lucas Pinto and Chloe Maarek discuss how the pandemic has aroused a range of different feelings, leading some to increased anxiety and stress, and others to a higher proactivity and “can-do” attitude. Based on these conflicting needs, products aiming to enhance focus and attention …

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Fashion Friday: Circular Fashion in Eastern Europe 14:52

3+ y ago14:52

14:52

Consumers are growing more aware of environmental issues in fashion; yet, consumers' readiness to embrace circular fashion practices differs across the world. In this podcast, we will explore consumers preferences in the market of Eastern Europe, including the Baltics region. Are Eastern European consumers ready to prioritize sustainability in thei…

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Understanding the Middle Class Reset in Latin America 9:00

3+ y ago9:00

9:00

Latin American economies shrunk by more than 8% on average in 2020. This reality fosters the concept of frugal innovation, given the inadequate fiscal and monetary stimulus in the region. Consumers will continue to be price sensitive and receptive to affordable products that answer their needs. Innovation, social networks, business models and flexi…

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