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Aromatherapy air fresheners see rapid growth as consumers prioritise wellness
Aromatherapy air fresheners see rapid growth as consumers prioritise wellness
About 79% of consumers value “natural” product attributes.
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Fashion brands facing shift to agent-first AI commerce
Discovery moves from search engines to AI assistants.
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Resale growth to outpace firsthand market up to three times by 2027
Value and uniqueness fuel resale market acceleration.
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Rising stress awareness fuels growth in neurocosmetic skincare market
Products targeting stress-related inflammation, acne, and dullness are reshaping the market.
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Temu partners with DEKRA to boost product safety in marketplace
DEKRA will provide independent testing for Temu’s automotive and household electronics.
Ageing population to drive APAC retail pharma market to $524.8b by 2032
This demographic shift is expecto to increase prescription volumes.
Brands ditch 20m buyers for 'Crazy Rich Asians'
About 20 million consumers exited the personal luxury goods market last year.
Lanvin Group completes sale of Caruso to MondeVita Italy
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Luxury appeal, immersive experiences drive LVMH’s market resilience
Growth in Asia also rebounded in the second half of 2025.
Clean beauty market to triple as retailers ditch synthetic legacies
Asia underpins growth driven by ingredient transparency.
Brands pivot to AI-optimised marketing as GenAI shopping grows
They are adopting generative engine optimisation to appear in AI-driven search results.
The festive season is a revenue moment – don't let friction or fraud derail it
Retailers need to optimise their online platforms to holiday sales goals.
China's ANTA Sports buys 29% PUMA stake for $1.8b
The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026,
Clarins debuts ‘AI Skin Observer’ device in 20 stores worldwide
It is now available in Clarins’ Shanghai Jing An Kerry Center boutique.
Brands pivot to emotional ROI as fragmented discovery reshapes decisions
Community signals reshape how consumers evaluate brands.
Foodpanda Singapore launches XL stores as basket sizes increase
These stores carry a 30% larger inventory than standard outlets.
Clean beauty market set to soar to $23.7b as demand for safer products rises
Retailers now serve as educators, curators, and trust-builders.
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