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Consumers and COVID-19: What the world can learn from China

In today’s episode, Mintel analysts discuss changes in consumer behaviour and market shifts in China, the US, and Europe resulting from the global spread of COVID-19, as well as lessons learned from Asia. With safety and wellness quickly rising to the top of consumers’ priority lists, what does the future hold for sustainability, new product development, and distribution innovation? Will industries like retail, ecommerce, and digital marketing be forever changed? And how is all of this impacting local business communities? Join us as we discuss the legacy of COVID-19 on consumer markets.

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In today’s episode, Mintel analysts discuss changes in consumer behaviour and market shifts in China, the US, and Europe resulting from the global spread of COVID-19, as well as lessons learned from Asia. With safety and wellness quickly rising to the top of consumers’ priority lists, what does the future hold for sustainability, new product development, and distribution innovation? Will industries like retail, ecommerce, and digital marketing be forever changed? And how is all of this impacting local business communities? Join us as we discuss the legacy of COVID-19 on consumer markets.

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Andrew McDougall
Associate Director, Global Beauty and Personal Care
Meet the Guests
Ruyi Xu
Head of Mintel Reports, North Asia
Toby Clark
Director of Research, EMEA
Marissa Gilbert
Associate Director, US Reports, Health and Wellness

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