Consumer Products

Consumers are evolving faster than ever – what they buy, how they buy it, and who they buy it from are all in play.

Around the world, people are fundamentally rethinking what they value and how they use their time and money.

By giving consumers what they increasingly want and expect – from affordable products to more sustainable lifestyles – it’s an opportunity for consumer products companies to create a new relationship with them.

But it’s hard to get clarity around where consumers are heading or where growth will be from. And tough to know where to invest or exit, which alliances or ecosystems to pursue, or how to evolve operating models. We’ll work with you to create a new relationship with the new consumer by designing and implementing real-world strategies and actionable plans, making measurable differences at every step of your transformation journey.


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If you could meet tomorrow’s consumers today, what would you ask?

Using generative AI personas to bring to life tomorrow’s consumers today, we’re helping businesses shape preferable futures and stay relevant. Find out more.

20 Oct 2023

How GenAI changes the way CPG and retail operate — and consumers too

As generative AI for business takes-off so do generative AI business use cases for retail and CPG. But GenAI will change consumer behavior too. Learn more.

18 Mar 2024 John Dubois + 1

Future Consumer Index: Five consumer types you need to understand

The 11th wave of the global study explores the emerging priorities that will shape future consumption patterns. Learn more.

09 Nov 2022

EY Future Consumer Index: when talk turns into action, be set for change

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09 Nov 2023 Jim Doucette + 2

How to serve consumers who rely on tech, but don’t trust tech

Our global research shows how digital is transforming the consumer and why relationships shaped by trust, respect and value are critical. Learn more.

16 May 2023

How will the metaverse change our behavior as it reshapes experiences?

The potential impacts of the metaverse on human behavior are yet unknown, but behavioral economics can help us explore the possibilities. Find out more.

22 Apr 2022


    EY Future Consumer Index

    COVID-19 has transformed the lives of consumers. What do they value? What will it take to serve them? How will your business adapt?

    Sustainability insights in Consumer industries

    Consumer-facing companies have an unprecedented opportunity to shape a sustainable future. How can they seize it?

    Case studies

    How a cosmetics giant’s transformation strategy is unlocking value

    Shiseido, the largest Japanese beauty company, is reimagining its functions, processes and systems to create a global operating model. Learn more.

    13 Sep 2023 Nobuko Kobayashi + 3


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