The Fall and Reinvention of the Multibrand Luxury Store
August 29, 2025
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
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Asia Beauty Market: Rebuilding Brand Power in a Reopened Sector
August 27, 2025
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
Unpacking the Fashion Rental Economy
August 22, 2025
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
Europe, the US and China at the Center of Global Cosmetics Growth
August 20, 2025
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
What’s Next for Department Stores in 2025?
August 8, 2025
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.
When Did Luxury Stop Feeling Like Luxury?
August 6, 2025
Global luxury brands are selling a dream, but customers are waking up. The trust gap in luxury retail is growing, and logos alone just don’t
How Gen Alpha Consumers Will Change Retail
August 4, 2025
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
Inside The $2 Trillion Wellness Economy Trends That Took Over Retail
July 30, 2025
Evolving consumer priorities, technology, and value-driven purchasing; These are the latest wellness economy trends making waves in 2025.
Cross-Border Ecommerce and China’s Unstoppable (?) Rise in Europe
July 28, 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
Can Luxury Brands Still Command a Premium?
July 25, 2025
With price tags climbing higher and economic uncertainty testing even the most brand-loyal shoppers, the real question is: can raising prices still raise desire?
The Power of Hybrid Grocery: Winning Online and In-Store
July 23, 2025
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.
Asian Luxury Consumers Are Balancing Global Prestige and Local Identity in 2025
July 21, 2025
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
Fire the Discounts: Why Margin Integrity Is the New Market Share
July 16, 2025
Retail’s long-standing addiction to promotions is becoming a strategic liability. As the first wave of 2025 earnings calls makes clear, discount-heavy tactics are no longer
How Immersive Commerce is Changing Retail
July 14, 2025
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
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