Global predictions for the world economy are less optimistic than in 2018
• Many countries also expect public unrest in the coming year
• After a hot 2018, most expect global temperatures to continue to rise
All retailers face day-to-day challenges, yet despite today’s challenging climate, there are still plenty of opportunities to be had. By conducting a detailed retail SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis, actionable insights can be gained to help retailers understand the future of their own organisation.
February’s Ipsos Update presents our latest research on global predictions for 2019, personal data and childhood obesity. We also showcase new white papers on sustainable packaging, ‘lead users’ and China’s affluent consumers.
Ipsos and the World Economic Forum are launching a research program to track and decode public understanding and acceptance of new technologies across the globe
According to the first ever global survey conducted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Ipsos, 47% of respondents think ‘they live in cities with a high number of tourists’. Over 50% considers tourism has a positive impact in generating wealth and promoting cultural exchanges, and 49% feel there should be measures to improve tourism management. Only 12% of respondents favour limitations to the number of visitors.
