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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

Is Elon Musk winning the legal war or losing the ad battle as Unilever and X settle

By Danette Breitenbach 16 Oct 2024

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

30 Sep 2024

Yeezy Gap Round Jacket floating projection in Los Angeles. Source: Gap

Fashion & Homeware

Kanye West pulls plug on Yeezy Gap partnership

16 Sep 2022

Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia founder. Source: Patagonia

Fashion & Homeware

Patagonia founder gives company away - 'Earth is now our only shareholder'

16 Sep 2022

Source: Supplied

Fashion & Homeware

'The future of luxury': Pandora embraces lab-made diamonds

24 Aug 2022

Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted. Source: Adidas

Fashion & Homeware

Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted to step down

23 Aug 2022

Source:

Retailers

Reebok owner acquires Ted Baker fashion chain for $254m

16 Aug 2022

Johnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

FMCG

Johnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

15 Aug 2022

Source:

Banking & Finance

'Buy now pay later' users to exceed 900 million by 2027

8 Aug 2022

Source: iRobot

Technology

Amazon to buy Roomba maker iRobot in $1.7bn deal

8 Aug 2022

Facebook puts an end to live shopping feature

E-commerce

Facebook puts an end to live shopping feature

5 Aug 2022

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Retailers

H&M to cease operations in Russia

19 Jul 2022

Nike's new retail concept has gender-agnostic zones and a content studio

Retailers

Nike's new retail concept has gender-agnostic zones and a content studio

19 Jul 2022

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

Fashion & Homeware

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

15 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied. Emma Shand, the new managing director and chief executive officer of EML Payments.

Fintech

EML Payments announces new MD and CEO appointment

11 Jul 2022

Source: Reuters.

Fintech

Flutterwave's accounts frozen in Kenya over money laundering claims

8 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

FMCG

Diageo buys flavour-matching AI tech company Vivanda

7 Jul 2022

Salmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

FMCG

Salmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

1 Jul 2022

When you buy diamonds, think of Bucha, Ukraine envoy says

Markets & Investment

When you buy diamonds, think of Bucha, Ukraine envoy says

Helen Reid 28 Jun 2022

Mondelez International portfolio of brands. Source: Supplied

FMCG

Mondelez to buy energy bar maker Clif Bar & Company for nearly $3bn

24 Jun 2022

Source: Tormore Scotch Whisky

FMCG

Pernod Ricard to sell Tormore Scotch Whisky brand and distillery

23 Jun 2022

Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

FMCG

Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

23 Jun 2022

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Health & Beauty

Revlon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

17 Jun 2022

Highsnobiety Not-in-Paris-Lookbook. Source: Highsnobiety

Fashion & Homeware

Zalando acquires majority stake in Highsnobiety, merging content and commerce

14 Jun 2022

Source:

Health & Beauty

Revlon on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

13 Jun 2022

Source: Firmenich

FMCG

DSM-Firmenich merger to create largest fragrance, beauty, well-being and nutrition supplier

6 Jun 2022

Advertising

Truly Destroyed initiative hijacks luxury brand campaign

1 Jun 2022

Source: L'Oréal

ESG

L'Oréal launches fund to invest in female-founded startups

1 Jun 2022

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Food & bev. services

Starbucks retreats from Russia

24 May 2022

Nut industry hit with unanticipated market impacts and lockdowns in China

Agro-processing

Nut industry hit with unanticipated market impacts and lockdowns in China

23 May 2022

Patrik Frisk, outgoing Under Armour CEO and president. Source: Under Armour

Fashion & Homeware

Patrik Frisk to step down as Under Armour CEO

23 May 2022

McDonald's to exit Russian market

Food & bev. services

McDonald's to exit Russian market

17 May 2022

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Yeezy Gap Round Jacket floating projection in Los Angeles. Source: Gap

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16 Sep 2022

Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia founder. Source: Patagonia

RetailPatagonia founder gives company away - 'Earth is now our only shareholder'

16 Sep 2022

Source: Supplied

Retail'The future of luxury': Pandora embraces lab-made diamonds

24 Aug 2022

Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted. Source: Adidas

RetailAdidas CEO Kasper Rorsted to step down

23 Aug 2022

Source:

RetailReebok owner acquires Ted Baker fashion chain for $254m

16 Aug 2022

Johnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

RetailJohnson & Johnson to stop sale of talcum baby powder globally

15 Aug 2022

Source:

Retail'Buy now pay later' users to exceed 900 million by 2027

8 Aug 2022

Source: iRobot

RetailAmazon to buy Roomba maker iRobot in $1.7bn deal

8 Aug 2022

Facebook puts an end to live shopping feature

RetailFacebook puts an end to live shopping feature

5 Aug 2022

Source: ©jewhyte -

RetailH&M to cease operations in Russia

19 Jul 2022

Nike's new retail concept has gender-agnostic zones and a content studio

RetailNike's new retail concept has gender-agnostic zones and a content studio

19 Jul 2022

Ethical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

RetailEthical fashion: How transparent are the world's biggest brands?

15 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied. Emma Shand, the new managing director and chief executive officer of EML Payments.

FinanceEML Payments announces new MD and CEO appointment

11 Jul 2022

Source: Reuters.

FinanceFlutterwave's accounts frozen in Kenya over money laundering claims

8 Jul 2022

Source: Supplied

RetailDiageo buys flavour-matching AI tech company Vivanda

7 Jul 2022

Salmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

RetailSalmonella halts production at world's biggest chocolate plant

1 Jul 2022

When you buy diamonds, think of Bucha, Ukraine envoy says

Energy & MiningWhen you buy diamonds, think of Bucha, Ukraine envoy says

Helen Reid 28 Jun 2022

Mondelez International portfolio of brands. Source: Supplied

RetailMondelez to buy energy bar maker Clif Bar & Company for nearly $3bn

24 Jun 2022

Source: Tormore Scotch Whisky

RetailPernod Ricard to sell Tormore Scotch Whisky brand and distillery

23 Jun 2022

Mars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

RetailMars CEO Grant Reid to retire, Poul Weihrauch named successor

23 Jun 2022

Source: ©kasto -

RetailRevlon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

17 Jun 2022

Highsnobiety Not-in-Paris-Lookbook. Source: Highsnobiety

RetailZalando acquires majority stake in Highsnobiety, merging content and commerce

14 Jun 2022

Source:

RetailRevlon on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing

13 Jun 2022

Source: Firmenich

RetailDSM-Firmenich merger to create largest fragrance, beauty, well-being and nutrition supplier

6 Jun 2022

Marketing & MediaTruly Destroyed initiative hijacks luxury brand campaign

1 Jun 2022

Source: L'Oréal

RetailL'Oréal launches fund to invest in female-founded startups

1 Jun 2022

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RetailStarbucks retreats from Russia

24 May 2022

Nut industry hit with unanticipated market impacts and lockdowns in China

AgricultureNut industry hit with unanticipated market impacts and lockdowns in China

23 May 2022

Patrik Frisk, outgoing Under Armour CEO and president. Source: Under Armour

RetailPatrik Frisk to step down as Under Armour CEO

23 May 2022

McDonald's to exit Russian market

RetailMcDonald's to exit Russian market

17 May 2022

Ukraine war fuels food crisis in distant Africa

AgricultureUkraine war fuels food crisis in distant Africa

Nelson Banya 11 May 2022

IRI and NPD to merge, offering view of total retail purchasing and consumption trends

RetailIRI and NPD to merge, offering view of total retail purchasing and consumption trends

8 Apr 2022

Farfetch to invest up to $200m in Neiman Marcus Group in strategic luxury tie-up

RetailFarfetch to invest up to $200m in Neiman Marcus Group in strategic luxury tie-up

5 Apr 2022

Source: Getty

RetailCross-border e-commerce to surpass $2.1tn in 2023, new research reveals

4 Apr 2022

Source: Getty

RetailBoycotting Russian products might feel right, but can individual consumers really make a difference?

Mike Lee 24 Mar 2022

How the war in Ukraine will affect food prices

AgricultureHow the war in Ukraine will affect food prices

16 Mar 2022

Source: Reuters/Dado Ruvic

RetailCPG giants Nestlé, Mars and Mondelez scale back business in Russia

11 Mar 2022

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RetailGrowing list of retail brands suspend business in Russia [updated]

Lauren Hartzenberg 11 Mar 2022

China's retail revolution: Innovations that could change the way the world shops

RetailChina's retail revolution: Innovations that could change the way the world shops

Mark Greeven 11 Mar 2022

Major food companies curb business activity in Russia

RetailMajor food companies curb business activity in Russia

9 Mar 2022