Fashion and Luxury Market Moves
- Prada Group Growth: Sales up 15%, but management avoids Versace acquisition questions. Read more
- Jacquemus’ Expansion: New CEO Sarah Benady leads growth into U.S. stores and fragrance. Read more
- Miu Miu’s Explosive Growth: A 58% sales increase, CEO breaks down the brand’s winning strategy. Read more
- Louis Vuitton Launches Makeup: Pat McGrath collaborates on the much-anticipated beauty line. Read more
- Asos Launches Premium Brand: ‘Arrange’ aims to elevate Asos’ identity. Read more
- On Running’s Strong 2025 Outlook: Federer and Zendaya help boost profits. Read more
Retail and E-commerce Trends
- Amazon Australia Gains 1.1M Customers: Traditional retailers struggle while Amazon expands. Read more
- How Brands Keep Customers Loyal: Companies adapt to a polarised world. Read more
- Protecting Margins with Dynamic Pricing: Retailers turn to real-time price adjustments. Read more
- Half of UK Online Shoppers Feel Overwhelmed: Too many choices and pop-ups disrupt shopping. Read more
Consumer and Payment Trends
- Gen Z Prefers BNPL Over Credit Cards: Buy now, pay later surpasses credit cards in popularity. Read more
- Do Reviews Still Matter?: A shift in consumer behavior around online reviews. Read more
Advertising, Media, and Tech
- Google Ads Outage Costs Advertisers Thousands: A weekend service disruption impacted campaigns. Read more
- Meta’s AI Assistant for Businesses: A push to make AI tools accessible for all businesses. Read more
- Oscars’ Biggest Advertising Stunt Yet: Brands highlight Hollywood stunt performers. Read more
- Who Funds the Oscars?: A breakdown of the financial machine behind the event. Read more
- How Brands Leveraged the Oscars: Rolex, Don Julio, and others had presence inside the Dolby Theatre. Read more
Marketing and Creative Industry Challenges
- Struggles with Inconsistent Ad Metrics: Marketers cite difficulty in measuring performance. Read more
- Constructive Feedback in Agencies Lacking: Only 30% of agencies say they receive useful feedback. Read more
- State of Experiential Marketing: 51% of marketers plan to increase spend. Read more
Tech, Social Media, and Data Trends
- Meta & TikTok Want YouTube in Australia’s Social Media Ban: Debate over what counts as an “educational tool.” Read more
- Big Tech Shares More Data with the U.S. Government: A new report sheds light on privacy concerns. Read more
- Top Data & Analytics Trends for 2025: AI takes the lead in strategy planning. Read more
- Why Search Rankings Are Driving Less Traffic: A troubling trend in organic search. Read more
- Google Shopping Optimization Tips: 10 strategies to improve performance. Read more
The Future of Luxury and Wellness
- Wellness is the New Luxury: Longevity and wellbeing become key brand pillars. Read more
- Luxury Sector Trends (2025-2030): Key factors shaping the industry’s future. Read more
- Winning in Luxury: Mastering pricing, emotional connections, and evolving demands. Read more
Trade, Retail, and Economic Shifts
- Trump’s Trade War Heats Up: Mexico, Canada, and China retaliate against new tariffs. Read more
- US Retailers Push Back Against Tariffs: Retailers advocate negotiations over trade tensions. Read more
- U.S. Consumers React to Tariffs: Some consumers take sides with their wallets. Read more
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