Why Is This Topic Trending? • Political Polarization Shapes Consumption — Rising alignment between right-wing ideology and meat eating links current food choices to broader cultural divides. • Meat’s Resurgent Popularity — After years of decline, meat sales and consumption are climbing, surprising nutritionists and investors in cultured meats alike. • Decline in Home Cooking — Despite unprecedented…
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Luxury: What Luxury Sells in a Trade War? Not the Bold Designs Brands Were Banking On
Why Is This Topic Trending? • Tariff Impact on Luxury: President Trump’s new 20% tariffs on European Union luxury goods and 54% tariffs on Chinese imports are expected to raise prices, directly affecting U.S. luxury consumers. • Recession Concerns: JPMorgan estimates a 60% chance of a global recession in 2025 due to ongoing trade wars, leading to adjustments in luxury…
Fashion: High Street Fashion In Crisis: Surviving The Fast Fashion Split?
Why it is the topic trending: • Shifting Fashion Retail Landscape: The traditional high street model is facing significant disruption due to the rise of online retailers, particularly ultra-fast fashion players. • Economic Pressures on Mid-Market Retailers: High street brands that once offered affordable fashion are now squeezed between extremely low-cost online giants and brands targeting a…
Insight of the Day: Polarisation and premiumisation: Food to go in 2025
Why it is the topic trending:The food-to-go market is trending due to evolving consumer behaviors in a post-inflationary environment. Despite easing inflation, consumers are still financially cautious, leading to a complex market dynamic where both value and premium options are relevant. Understanding these shifts is crucial for businesses in this sector to adapt and thrive.Overview:The…
Insight of the Day: Wealthiest 10% of Americans Drive Bulk of Consumer Spending
Why?The wealthiest 10% of Americans drive a bulk of consumer spending due to a combination of factors that highlight a growing economic divide. Here’s a breakdown of the key reasons:  • Higher Disposable Income and Wealth:  Households in the top 10% income bracket, earning $250,000 or more annually, simply have significantly more disposable income and overall wealth….
Insight of the Day: A quarter of US shoppers have dumped favorite stores over political stances
Why It Is the Topic TrendingCompanies have increasingly aligned their policies with the Trump administration’s stance on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), prompting consumers with opposing views to shift their spending—or even opt out of the economy entirely. A Harris poll reveals that a quarter of US shoppers have stopped patronizing favored stores due to political disagreements, signifying…
Insight of the Day: Love across the political divide? Not so easy, say Britons
Why it is the topic trending: • Valentine’s Day Context: The article is published close to Valentine’s Day, making topics related to love, relationships, and partner preferences naturally trending and relevant to current conversations. • Political Polarization Impact on Personal Life:  The poll highlights the increasing influence of political views on personal relationships, a timely and socially…
Insight of the Day: Big Tech is swinging to the right. What should fashion do?
Detailed Findings:1. Big Tech’s Political Pivot: The Trump administration’s alliance with tech leaders like Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and X’s Elon Musk signals a conservative shift in Big Tech. • Meta has ended professional fact-checking and embraced “community notes,” signaling a move away from traditional content moderation. • Trump’s policies favor deregulation of industries like AI…
Insight of the Day: 5 Insights Driving Beauty, Wellness, and Personal Care
Detailed Findings:1. Market Dynamics: • The global luxury market, valued at €363 billion ($380 billion), is undergoing recalibration post-pandemic. • A 2% contraction reflects normalization after rapid recovery in 2021-2023. • Polarization in the market: • Ultra-luxury categories grew by 13-15% due to HNWIs’ stable purchasing power. • Accessible luxury saw a 6-8% decline as middle-class consumers prioritized…
Insight of the Day: Unlocking the Beauty Shopper’s Mindset
Detailed Findings:1. Prestige Beauty Shopper Profile: • The prestige beauty shopper is versatile, shopping across brands and retailers, driven by ingredients and benefits rather than just brand names. • 99% of prestige shoppers also buy mass-market beauty products, illustrating the blurring lines between luxury and mass segments.2. Key Shopping Drivers: • Value and Convenience: High-quality formulations with added…
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