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Middle West Partners is doubling down on American heritage luxury with its acquisition of Paul Stuart, positioning the New York menswear institution for a new phase of growth while keeping its craftsmanship-first identity intact. Partnering with Peerless Clothing Inc., the…
U.S. holiday shoppers delivered another resilient season in 2025, with spending rising steadily as consumers embraced AI-powered discovery, omnichannel convenience, and tech-forward gifting. New data from Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA) shows that while digital channels accelerated, physical stores remained…
e.l.f. Beauty is leveling up its gaming strategy with Glow Up!, a new Roblox experience that blends high-fidelity virtual makeup, community-driven play, and inclusive storytelling for the next generation of beauty fans. Designed for players 13+, Glow Up! turns avatar…
U.S. holiday shoppers in 2025 leaned into value, convenience, and experiences, driving a solid uplift in retail sales that favored e-commerce, apparel, and dining, while reinforcing an omnichannel norm. The latest Mastercard SpendingPulse™ readout paints a picture of a consumer…
Klarna reports U.S. holiday spending is stretching well beyond classic retail this year, with consumers using its flexible payments to fund nights out, trips, and even car repairs alongside gifts. Triple-digit growth beyond traditional gifts From December 1 to December…
Palo Alto–based startup Traini has raised $7.5 million to build what it calls pet “emotional intelligence,” backing a future where dog owners don’t just track steps and sleep, but have real-time, voice-like conversations with their pets through AI. The round…
Zalando is doubling down on the fusion of beauty and wellness with its first-ever data-led 2025 Beauty in Brief report, positioning “balance” as the key theme shaping how consumers approach beauty this summer and beyond. Powered by behaviour from over…
Next-gen materials are shifting from niche experiment to boardroom priority, with a new report showing they could reach 8% of the global fiber market by 2030, or about 13 million tons. For fashion brands, that shift is not just about…
The global beauty industry is on track to remain one of consumer goods’ strongest growth engines, with core categories expected to reach a market size of $590 billion by 2030. Even as the macro environment stays volatile, beauty is still…
The Asia-Pacific region is on track to become the world’s most powerful consumer market, with private consumption expected to jump from $65 trillion in 2025 to $110–$120 trillion by 2035 For consumer packaged goods (CPG) and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)…