Insights & Trends

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A Three-Market Review of Global Holiday Shopping Dynamics

How is global holiday shopping shaping up this year? A look at Hong Kong, Germany, […]

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Retail in the Polycrisis Economy: The New Realities of Global Commerce

The certainties that once underpinned global retail are eroding. In their place stands a polycrisis […]

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Grocery’s Big 2025 Winter Holiday Moment

The 2025 winter holiday outlook shows grocery emerging as a powerhouse in the retail sector, […]

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The Outnet $30 Million Sale and What It Means for Discount Fashion

LuxExperience’s decision to sell The Outnet surprised many across the luxury sector. Once a pioneer […]

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How the Luxury Sector Is Poised for a 2026 Revival

The luxury sector loves a comeback story and 2026 might just deliver one. After a […]

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How Far Global Consumers Will Let AI Shop for Them?

AI is ready to shop. Global consumers aren’t so sure. As technology assumes more of […]

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What the Kering – L’Oréal Deal Signals for Global Beauty

The €4.7 billion sale of Kering Beauty to L’Oréal marks a decisive turn in the […]

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Where Are All the Female Creative Directors?

Despite a wave of recent high-profile appointments—from Maria Grazia Chiuri at Fendi to Grace Wales […]

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Behind ChatGPT’s New Instant Checkout and What It Means for Businesses

The internet has taught us many things: how to scroll, how to compare, how to […]

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2025 Retail Sales Forecast and Why the Market Is Entering a Soft Landing Phase

As the 2025 holiday season approaches, Salesforce’s latest retail sales forecast points to a softer […]

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