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Brexit Trade Impact: The €186 Billion Question

Ten years after the Brexit vote, the EU-UK trade data proves that political promises never […]

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Europe’s consumer price map ranks markets by cost, not by what consumers earn. What wages and purchasing power reveal and what retailers need to act on.

Europe’s Consumer Price Map Tells Half the Story. What Retailers Need to Know

Eurostat’s consumer price map is widely referenced and rarely questioned. It is also missing the […]

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China Trade Surplus Holds as War Fails to Slow Exports

China’s exports rose 14.1% in April 2026, beating forecasts by a wide margin, as AI-driven […]

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What Q1 2026 Fashion Earnings Say About the State of the Industry

The Q1 2026 fashion earnings season is the most revealing in years. Across luxury, sportswear, […]

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The Forces Quietly Reshaping the Global Textile Industry

Three forces — consumer retrenchment, a geopolitical shock in the Middle East, and US trade […]

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European Consumer Discretionary Earnings: Auto & Luxury Sectors Hit Worst

While the broader MSCI Europe index grew 5.7% in Q1 2026, European consumer discretionary earnings […]

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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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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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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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Illustration of global supply chain with cargo ship, plane, and trucks, representing trade wars and shifting global commerce.

Tariffs, Tensions and Trolleys – How Trade Wars Are Reshaping Global Commerce

As the U.S. and China work to find middle ground in their escalating trade war, […]

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