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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…
Zales is rolling out The Edit, a next-generation retail concept designed to feel “less like a store and more like a destination,” inviting shoppers to make fine jewelry part of everyday life rather than just rare occasions. Now open in…
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…
Lululemon is pushing back on founder Chip Wilson’s latest boardroom move with a numbers-led, governance-focused message that leans heavily on a decade of growth. The company confirms that Wilson has formally notified it of his intention to nominate three director…
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…
Pinterest is betting big on Glamoratti for 2026, calling out an unapologetically maximalist, 80s-inspired mood driven by Gen Z and Millennials who are tired of muted “quiet luxury” and ready for statement looks again. Think sculpted shoulders, bold gold jewellery,…