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Mathilde Lion
Executive Director, Industry Analyst, Beauty
Mathilde Lion is industry analyst and executive director of beauty in Europe for Circana. Her expertise is based on more than 25 years of experience in market research and two decades in the world of beauty. She is responsible for strategic analysis and pan-European beauty research for industry leaders. She also manages relationships with Circana’s retail partners and the media in Europe.
Lion joined Circana in 2005 with the launch of the company’s Beauty practice in France. Prior to her work with Circana, she was with Dun & Bradstreet and Kantar Worldpanel.
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Mathilde Lion
Consumers are rethinking what they drink, choosing beverages not just for taste or hydration, but for specific outcomes tied to health, lifestyle, and personal needs. Circana’s latest research highlights the rise of functional beverages, drinks-as-snacks, and AI-driven personalization reshaping the beverage landscape for brands, retailers, and foodservice operators.
29 Apr 2026
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As summer approaches, shoppers are embracing seasonal trends like prestige sunscreens, versatile sweaters, and premixed cocktails, while also stocking up on party essentials like disposable cups. There will be many occasions to celebrate, starting with Memorial Day and continuing through this year’s 250th anniversary celebration of the Declaration of Independence on July 4.
24 Apr 2026
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Supermarket private label brands have spent the last decade becoming powerful brands in their own right. Given that a normal shopping basket today costs the same as a premium basket did last year, price-conscious consumers are making hard decisions about which products to buy. Retailers’ product ranges include cheap basics, premium treats, healthy and high-protein foods, and trendy lifestyle items which are proving a trusted and attractive alternative to national brands...
20 Apr 2026
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Looking ahead, the next major wave of this Liquid Revolution will be the arrival of modern sodas in Europe. These are refreshing beverages with functional benefits, such as magnesium or zinc content, or claims linked to energy, focus and wellbeing, that align closely with evolving health and lifestyle motivations...
20 Apr 2026
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Beverages are no longer simply drinks. Today, they are meals, medicine, and meaningful moments. From functional hydration and modern sodas to global flavor exploration, the beverage landscape is transforming at lightning speed. Driven by shifting generation preferences, social commerce, and the thirst for experiences, consumers expect more from their cups than ever before. In this webinar, pour into insights from a panel of Circana beverage experts and get in-depth look at forces redefining...
16 Apr 2026
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Consumers are moving away from reactive health purchases and leaning into proactive wellness investments. Physical and mental well-being now go hand in hand. According to recent insights, 67% of Americans currently practice mental and emotional self-care. Stress reduction is a major driver of this change, with 60% of U.S. consumers actively trying to manage stress using a variety of products, from supplements to indulgent treats.
16 Apr 2026
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While growth pockets exist everywhere, emerging brands succeed when they can recognize which opportunities deserve their limited time and resources. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can achieve this by using accessible data to target consumer segments with a high or unique propensity to purchase their products.
16 Apr 2026
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It’s been a while since consumers have followed a three-square-meals-a-day eating habit. Although snacking has continually increased in frequency and type over the last several years, Circana research shows that the “snackscape” is evolving, with notable implications for brands and retailers.
15 Apr 2026
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