The Interview: Mintel, director of trends EMEA Simon Moriarty

In this episode of The Interview series, host Karl McKeever is
joined by Mintel director of trends EMEA Simon Moriarty as we
preview Spring Fair 2022.


Forecasting where the retail industry will go next has always
been a tricky business. Even more so during the last two years.


Consumers today have more choice than ever over what they buy and
where they shop, and which brands they want to associate
themselves with. At the same time, for those looking to attract
consumers, doing the right thing, and enjoying business success
has never been tricker. Increased competition is a factor but so
too are increasingly savvy customers who’s purchasing behaviour
is rapidly evolving.


To peer through the windows of retail’s future, we’re joined by
Simon Moriarty, director of trends EMEA at Mintel to talk
changing consumer habits, ethical buying, and the important
trends that will likely shape the direction of retail in 2022,
and beyond.