Wayfair pivots from Germany to focus on physical retail: The country’s challenging economic climate is one reason the retailer is reallocating resources to areas with better long-term potential.
Source: Omdia; GfK; BPI (The British Recorded Music Industry); British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE); Nielsen; Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) - UK; Futuresource Consulting; Official Charts Company; IHS Markit
A massive data leak, including German politicians’ car locations, amplifies concerns over automakers’ ability to secure data in their race for connected car dominance.
Physical campuses for creators set to return: These spaces could offer creators and brands opportunities to collaborate and learn as the industry professionalizes.
Big Tech battled Europe’s new rules in 2024: Apple opened its ecosystem to comply with DMA while Meta faced fines and scrutiny over data use and subscriptions. We can expect continued stringent regulations.