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The Top 10 Largest US Shopping Malls (2025)
America’s malls are in the middle of a major reset. Once dominated by department stores and weekend foot traffic, the country’s largest shopping complexes are transforming into multi-dimensional, entertainment-driven destinations. This report analyzes the Top 10 Largest US Shopping Malls…
Top 10 Haircare Brands Winning the Customer Loyalty Game This Year
The 2025 leaderboard proves that consumer trust, innovation velocity, and social validation now define success more than sheer market share.
BCG and Vestiaire Collective Forecast $360 Billion Global Secondhand Market by 2030
A groundbreaking joint report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Vestiaire Collective, released in October 2025, reveals that the global secondhand fashion and luxury market is now a $210–220 billion industry, on track to reach $320–360 billion by 2030. With…
67% of Gen Z Quit Beauty Brands Over Bad Digital Experience, Finds 2025 Boulevard Report
Gen Z and Millennials are rewriting the rules for self-care—and the data supports this trend. According to the latest Boulevard Consumer Survey, first impressions in the beauty and wellness sector are now shaped by a blend of social media influence,…
The Global Live Commerce Market to Triple by 2030
The global live commerce market is experiencing record-breaking growth with forecasts projecting the market to expand from $1.20 billion in 2024 to $3.93 billion by 2030, boasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.9%. This remarkable expansion reflects not…
Online Fashion Sales Hit $1.2 Trillion in Worldwide Surge
The global apparel industry in 2025 is reaching new heights, with a market value estimated at $1.84 trillion—representing about 1.6% of the world’s GDP and solidifying its place among the largest consumer markets worldwide. According to the latest Uniform Market…
Retail Returns Hit $850 Billion: NRF Report Reveals New Risks
The National Retail Federation’s (NRF) newly released 2025 Retail Returns Landscape reveals an eye-popping forecast: U.S. retailers are expected to process $849.9 billion in merchandise returns this year, representing nearly 15.8% of total sales—a slight decrease from 2024 but still…
Americans Waste Over $10 Billion on ‘Unwanted Gifts’ Annually
This season, generosity comes at a staggering cost: Americans are expected to spend over $10.1 billion on gifts that are unwanted, unused, or immediately discarded. According to Finder.com, more than half (53%) of U.S. adults will receive at least one…
New KPMG report shows holiday shoppers trust AI for savings more than for spending decisions
KPMG in Canada says Canadians are eager to use AI to stretch their holiday budgets, but reluctant to hand over full control to autonomous shopping agents. In a new Holiday Shopping Agentic AI Survey, the firm finds that while 78%…
U.S. Black Friday Sales Climb +4.1% from last year as e‑commerce surges
U.S. Black Friday shoppers pushed retail sales higher this year, blending deal-hunting with experience-driven spending and a growing shift online. According to preliminary Mastercard SpendingPulse insights, **U.S. retail sales excluding autos were up +4.1% on Black Friday, November 28, 2025,…