The “Less is More” Trend in Beauty Consumption
July 10, 2025
From skinimalism to sustainability, beauty is shedding its layers. In today’s beauty consumption trends, less is more: smarter, better and more intentional
RLC Global Forum
True Luxury Through Consumer Profiles Behind Its Next Chapter
July 9, 2025
Luxury loves a success story. But this year’s BCG x Altagamma report makes it clear: brands that underestimate consumer profiles aren’t starring in one.
The New Ecommerce Trends: What AI, Free Shipping and Sustainability Mean in 2025
July 7, 2025
From AI-powered personalization to eco-conscious shopping and social commerce, retailers face a fast-evolving landscape where the new ecommerce trends are rewriting the global playbook.
Tariffs, Tensions and Trolleys – How Trade Wars Are Reshaping Global Commerce
July 4, 2025
As the U.S. and China work to find middle ground in their escalating trade war, brands, consumers, and global commerce brace for the ripple effects
The Uneasy Elegance: Why Macroeconomic Anxiety Is Reshaping Global Luxury Demand
July 1, 2025
In a world shaped by war, inflation, and uncertainty, even the most resilient shoppers are hitting pause. Can global luxury demand chart a new course?
Global Business Outlook: Risks, AI, and New Opportunities
June 27, 2025
The global business landscape is shifting rapidly, driven by geopolitical tensions, economic pressures, and the rise of artificial intelligence. How can businesses adapt to this
Trends Powering the Shift in Sustainable Retail
June 25, 2025
Environmental responsibility is not a trend. It’s the foundation of sustainable retail’s transformation. The rules are changing fast, and the smartest players are rewriting their
Immersive Commerce and the Next Era of Retail Innovation
June 17, 2025
A rapidly changing technological environment and continually changing needs of contemporary customer aid to ensure a continuous metamorphosis of retail. A revolutionary paradigm that pioneers
The Marketplace Revolution: Transforming Ecommerce in 2025
June 13, 2025
E-commerce is undergoing an overhaul. What began as a digital storefront has evolved into an ecosystem. Marketplaces are the direction the entire industry is now
The Dupe Economy: Disruption or Democratization?
June 12, 2025
Dupe culture isn’t a fad. It’s a smarter, savvier way to shop. Here’s how brands can respond in an era where “just as good” is
The AI Consumer: Who’s Really Using GenAI and Why It Matters
June 11, 2025
From power users to AI skeptics, the new AI consumer landscape reveals strategic blind spots and urgent opportunities for brands, retailers, and tech leaders to
How Marketplaces Are Transforming E-Commerce and Retail
June 9, 2025
The session “Global Threads: How Marketplaces Are Reweaving the Retail Fabric” explored how marketplaces are revolutionizing retail by expanding assortments, enhancing operational efficiency, and reshaping
The Shift Toward Experiential Retail in Urban Spaces
June 6, 2025
Welcome to the age of experiential retail, where consumers are immersing, engaging, and Instagramming every moment. Oh, and lest we forget, shopping.
Can Luxury Brands Rebuild Trust in an AI-Driven Era?
June 2, 2025
As AI-generated content floods the digital landscape, luxury brands face a major moment: how can they protect authenticity and rebuild consumer trust?
Stay, Play, Shop: The Rise of Integrated Retail Destinations
May 30, 2025
Integrated retail destinations are changing urban spaces by blending hospitality, entertainment, and smart technology to boost engagement and visitor retention.