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Source: © 123rf People are increasingly seeking depth, authenticity, and sensory richness in their experiences, aiming to engage with the world in meaningful ways. this is one of five macro trends identified by the Accenture Life Trends 2025 report

5 global macro trends and consumer insights from the Accenture Song's Life Trends 2025 report

Source: © Avid Following a settlement, the details of which have not been disclosed, Unilever has been dropped from the lawsuit by X

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Source: © 123rf Nivea has launched Nivea Connect, a global social mission to combat social isolation and promote meaningful connections

Nivea Connect combats growing social isolation, promotes meaningful connections

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Global e-retail transaction values to exceed $4tn by 2024

Global e-retail transaction values to exceed $4tn by 2024

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Global food prices drop amid coronavirus outbreak

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'Bee-washing' hurts bees and misleads consumers

'Bee-washing' hurts bees and misleads consumers

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Adidas and Ikea lead 2020 sustainable cotton ranking

Adidas and Ikea lead 2020 sustainable cotton ranking

13 Feb 2020

Kenzo Takada unveils new luxury home and lifestyle brand

23 Jan 2020

#BFGlobal500: Amazon breaks $200bn mark, still world's most valuable brand

22 Jan 2020

Pentawards 2019 honours best in global packaging design

Pentawards 2019 honours best in global packaging design

16 Sep 2019

#G7Biarritz: Fashion industry giants sign global sustainability pact

#G7Biarritz: Fashion industry giants sign global sustainability pact

27 Aug 2019

Kantar CEO, Eric Salama. Image supplied.

Kantar's Eric Salama discusses the way forward under new owner Bain Capital

Juanita Pienaar 5 Aug 2019

Kids are becoming more active adopters of e-commerce sites

Kids are becoming more active adopters of e-commerce sites

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The most valuable global retail brands for 2019

The most valuable global retail brands for 2019

14 May 2019

Instagram's @shop a curated showcase of shoppable products

Instagram's @shop a curated showcase of shoppable products

14 May 2019

Best in global visual merchandising awarded

Best in global visual merchandising awarded

13 May 2019

Successful retail chatbot interactions to grow eightfold by 2023

Successful retail chatbot interactions to grow eightfold by 2023

9 May 2019

New study reveals top trends in online payments in MENA

New study reveals top trends in online payments in MENA

Fundisiwe Maseko 25 Apr 2019

Pernod Ricard signs deal to acquire Malfy gin

Pernod Ricard signs deal to acquire Malfy gin

17 Apr 2019

Stock image. Not a Burger King burger. © Christian Wiediger via .

Burger King tests plant-based meat with an impossible whopper

2 Apr 2019

Survey says 12% of influencers buy their pets gifts on Valentine's Day

Survey says 12% of influencers buy their pets gifts on Valentine's Day

14 Feb 2019

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WoSA export report shows positive growth of SA wine internationally

23 Jan 2019

Elevated sensorial experiences drive shoppers back to stores

Elevated sensorial experiences drive shoppers back to stores

15 Jan 2019

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Women's lifestyle brand Eila Chérie will launch online in January

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Global mutton market dominated by China

Global mutton market dominated by China

Karabo Takadi, Wessel Lemmer and Pieter de Jager 18 Dec 2018

Unilever CMO Keith Weed © .

Unilever CMO Keith Weed to retire in 2019

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A scene from Dr Beal's presentation for Spark Media.

The role of memory and media in converting consumers for brand growth

Leigh Andrews 18 Sep 2018

#FairnessFirst: How Nike inspires others to 'just do it' with commodity activism

#FairnessFirst: How Nike inspires others to 'just do it' with commodity activism

Leigh Andrews 17 Sep 2018

2Sales CEO, Helmut Rieder. © .

#NewBiz: 2Sales acquired by Wunderman

6 Sep 2018

Tapioca starch market to exceed revenue by 2028

Tapioca starch market to exceed revenue by 2028

8 Aug 2018

Healthy lifestyle changes impact avocado oil market

Healthy lifestyle changes impact avocado oil market

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How high streets and shopping malls face a 'domino effect' from major store closures

How high streets and shopping malls face a 'domino effect' from major store closures

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