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A curated clothing rack displaying garments on hangers, representing the premium selections typical in fashion rental services

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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A blonde young Gen Alpha girl stands in a retail store comparing two dresses symbolizing the consumer influence of the next generation of shoppers.

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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Philippe Pedone, David Wilkinson and Selvane Mohandas du Ménil discuss how department stores must evolve to stay relevant in the Saudi market and beyond.

The Evolution of Department Stores

As consumer behavior shifts rapidly, department stores in 2025—once the cornerstones of retail—are rethinking their [...]
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Silhouette of a woman practicing yoga at sunrise by the ocean, symbolizing fitness, mindfulness, and holistic trends driving the global $2 trillion wellness economy.

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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Illuminated Chanel store sign, symbolizing brand power and premium pricing in luxury retail.

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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Renuka Jagtiani, Chairwoman of Landmark Group, and Abdellah Iftahy, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, in conversation on growth, innovation, and leadership in a rapidly changing global landscape.

New Leadership Order: Navigating Growth, Resilience & Change

In a world defined by disruption, business leaders must balance resilience with long-term growth. In [...]
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Fire the Discounts: Why Margin Integrity Is the New Market Share

Retail’s long-standing addiction to promotions is becoming a strategic liability. As the first wave of [...]
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Illustration of a woman using virtual reality for online shopping and a delivery person emerging from a smartphone screen, representing immersive commerce in 2025.

How Immersive Commerce is Changing Retail

Retail is no longer a place. It’s a feeling. In 2025, immersive commerce is the [...]
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Diverse women applying skincare and representing minimal beauty routines and mindful consumption trends.

The “Less is More” Trend in Beauty Consumption

From skinimalism to sustainability, beauty is shedding its layers. In today’s beauty consumption trends, less [...]
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