
What Global Retail Sales Reveal About the Consumer Economy Today
Global retail sales are telling a more complex story than the headlines suggest. From cautious resilience to quiet surges, what people are buying—and where—might just

Global retail sales are telling a more complex story than the headlines suggest. From cautious resilience to quiet surges, what people are buying—and where—might just

Once the backbone of global luxury retail, the multibrand luxury store is facing a dramatic identity shift. After a decade of decline, the model is

As global beauty resets post-pandemic, the Asia beauty market is rewriting the rules of engagement. What once relied on global brand reach now demands regional

Travel retail in the Middle East is rapidly evolving, driven by changing consumer behavior, digital innovation, and omnichannel growth. As demand rises, brands must deliver

Fashion rental is no longer a disruptive experiment. In 2025, it is being repositioned as a strategic tool, supporting ESG goals, driving retention and unlocking

From Paris to Beijing to New York, cosmetics growth shows no signs of slowing. Because when times get tough, a swipe of lipstick or drop

After a brief post-Covid resurgence, department stores are once again facing declining sales—except in one place. Saudi Arabia, with its digitally-savvy, brand-hungry, and experience-driven consumers.

Forget Millennials and Gen Z. Gen Alpha consumers are the next wave of shoppers flipping retail’s playbook. Their consumer behavior is digital-first and expectation-first—and brands

As consumer behavior shifts rapidly, department stores in 2025—once the cornerstones of retail—are rethinking their role. In Saudi Arabia especially, they must adapt to the

Evolving consumer priorities, technology, and value-driven purchasing; These are the latest wellness economy trends making waves in 2025.

Can Europe compete with €3 dresses and 72-hour shipping? Chinese cross-border ecommerce platforms are betting it can’t and they’re moving in fast. What will the

The old rules of grocery retail—physical stores and traditional operations—can’t keep up with today’s shoppers. As consumer habits move across channels, retailers must adapt fast.

Craftsmanship over logos. Quiet luxury and local niche brands. A booming appetite for experiences. Asian luxury consumers are changing their ways, turning to global allure

In a world defined by disruption, business leaders must balance resilience with long-term growth. In markets like the Middle East and India—where digital transformation and

Retail is no longer a place. It’s a feeling. In 2025, immersive commerce is the new reality, where digital and physical blend seamlessly, and the
