Consumer sector

About the Consumer sector

The consumer sector brings together companies that sell to households: retailers and e-commerce platforms, car makers, luxury and apparel brands, restaurants and travel companies, as well as producers of food, beverages and household products.

Discretionary businesses such as cars, fashion and travel are sensitive to employment, wages and confidence, while staples such as food and personal care sell steadily in good and bad times. Brand strength and pricing power are often what set the leaders apart.