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Beyond the chart:. 23.4% of US adults have used or are interested in using livestream shopping to purchase personal luxury goods, according to an August 2024 survey from 蘑菇AV and Bizrate Insights. 43.0% of US adults said they have not used and are not interested in livestream shopping, according to that survey.

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Sony Honda Mobility is now taking reservations for its luxury Afeela 1 featuring an immersive entertainment system and AI-powered personal assistant, while BMW's Panoramic Vision turns the entire windshield into an interactive display for information. A new era of mass transit is emerging. The next generation of people movers is emerging, designed without traditional driver controls.

A partnership with luxury reseller Rebag to sell pre-owned designer handbags, jewelry, and accessories on its third-party marketplace. A $520 million deal with warehouse automation company Symbiotic to enhance its online pickup and delivery fulfillment systems.

Luxury brands Herm猫s, Christian Dior, and Bulgari have recently expanded their footprint in the region, as have retailers such as Victoria鈥檚 Secret, Uniqlo, New Balance, and Foot Locker. Our take: India鈥檚 retail industry faces a significant challenge: a lack of consumer demand.

Italy鈥檚 digital landscape is evolving fast, driven by shifting consumer and media habits and increasing ecommerce adoption. Recent data reveals the trends shaping digital spending, retail sales, and more.

The news: Unilever acquired men鈥檚 personal care brand Dr. Squatch鈥攚hich recently made headlines for offering soap containing actress Sydney Sweeney鈥檚 bathwater鈥� for an undisclosed amount as it looks to establish a greater foothold in the fast-growing category. It鈥檚 a notable move for a company that is otherwise shedding brands to speed its turnaround, and a clear sign that Unilever counts men鈥檚 personal care as one of the 鈥減remium and high growth spaces鈥� to prioritize. Our take: While men are hardly a monolithic entity, their optimism about the economy makes them more likely than women to increase their spending this year. At the same time, shifting consumption habits are turning male consumers into a more valuable commodity鈥攁s Saks and Unilever see only too clearly.

E.l.f. Beauty strikes $1 billion deal to acquire Hailey Bieber鈥檚 Rhode: The move could reignite slowing growth and boost its appeal to Gen Z and more affluent shoppers.

Brazil鈥檚 digital economy is rapidly evolving, fueled in part by ecommerce growth. Our three-report collection explores key trends and opportunities shaping Brazil鈥檚 commerce landscape in 2025.

David鈥檚 Bridal goes upscale: The retailer launched a higher-end boutique called Diamonds & Pearls that offers a more intimate, elevated experience.

In our exclusive survey with ESW, data from shoppers in 18 countries reveals new twists in the path to purchase, the rising momentum of marketplaces, and the resilience of age-old fundamentals.

On Running leans into premiumization to offset tariff impact: The company plans to raise prices as enthusiasm for its expensive sneakers remains high.

Aspirational brands鈥攑articularly in beauty, luxury automotive, and fashion鈥攚ill create video content, including brand-adjacent content for product placement and other marketing initiatives. Retailers will use their owned and operated channels in new ways to keep audiences engaged. Episodic content and daily games will emerge as key engagement drivers for apps and websites.

Consumers are willing to spend on travel鈥攗nder the right circumstances: Cruises, premium travel, and concert tourism are all seeing healthy demand despite industry headwinds.