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A collection of elegant clothing hangs on a rack, with a focus on the details of the garments.

Unpacking the Fashion Rental Economy

Fashion rental is no longer a disruptive experiment. In 2025, it is being repositioned as […]

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Europe, the US and China at the Center of Global Cosmetics Growth

From Paris to Beijing to New York, cosmetics growth shows no signs of slowing. Because […]

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What’s Next for Department Stores in 2025?

After a brief post-Covid resurgence, department stores are once again facing declining sales—except in one […]

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When Did Luxury Stop Feeling Like Luxury?

Global luxury brands are selling a dream, but customers are waking up. The trust gap […]

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How Gen Alpha Consumers Will Change Retail

Forget Millennials and Gen Z. Gen Alpha consumers are the next wave of shoppers flipping […]

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Inside The $2 Trillion Wellness Economy Trends That Took Over Retail

Evolving consumer priorities, technology, and value-driven purchasing; These are the latest wellness economy trends making […]

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Cross-Border Ecommerce and China’s Unstoppable (?) Rise in Europe

Can Europe compete with €3 dresses and 72-hour shipping? Chinese cross-border ecommerce platforms are betting […]

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Can Luxury Brands Still Command a Premium?

With price tags climbing higher and economic uncertainty testing even the most brand-loyal shoppers, the […]

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The Power of Hybrid Grocery: Winning Online and In-Store

The old rules of grocery retail—physical stores and traditional operations—can’t keep up with today’s shoppers. […]

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Asian Luxury Consumers Are Balancing Global Prestige and Local Identity in 2025

Craftsmanship over logos. Quiet luxury and local niche brands. A booming appetite for experiences. Asian […]

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