Gen X

Born 1965–1980, Gen X-ers are the smallest cohort yet inherently adaptable, the ‘bridgers’ realising their digital dreams out of an analogue upbringing.

Micro Trends

Prescription Supermarkets

Grocery retailers are assuming a new role as dietary advisers, educating consumers and providing personalised health and nutrition guidance as an i...

Retail : Healthcare : Nutrition

Viewpoints

How micro-learning will transform workplaces

Jacob Waern, founder and CEO of EduMe, on how the new generation of micro-learning platforms will evolve to address an increasingly dynamic workfor...

Technology : Workplace : Microlearning

Markets

The State of Luxury: Russia

Post-recession Russia’s luxury market is showing signs of recovery, bolstered by a boom in East Asian tourists and a growing focus on local craftsm...

Luxury : Fashion : Retail

Viewpoints

How EQ is transforming Crowne Plaza’s services

Natalia Perez, brand director at Crowne Plaza, discusses the company’s quest to boost colleagues’ emotional intelligence with a little help from Th...

Hospitality : Luxury : Emotional Intelligence

Micro Trends

Supercar Clubs

As car ownership dwindles, luxury consumers with a passion for rare vehicles are turning to hyper-exclusive car clubs to find...

Automotive : Luxury : Hospitality

Micro Trends

Serendipity Hotels

Luxury hotels, well versed in anonymity, are inviting guests to leave their inhibitions at the check-in desk and embark on chance encounters.

Hospitality : Luxury : Travel

Micro Trends

Literary Hospitality

Increasing the provision of the printed page is fast usurping the large in-room flat screen as smart hoteliers’ core entertainment offer.

Hospitality : Travel : Luxury

Big Ideas

Pornhub launches interactive video content category

Global – Users will now be able to synchronise porn with sex toys in order to simulate sex.

Technology : Digital : Media

Big Ideas

The attitudes of US high-net-worth individuals are changing

US – A new study highlights the differences between generations when it comes to investing, relationships and philanthropy.

Finance : Luxury : Culture

Markets

Beauty Futures 2017: Global Market Overview

From the rise of lucrative colour cosmetics to emerging opportunities in developing markets, discover our latest beauty market insights.

Beauty : Branding : Wellness

Big Ideas

MakeUp in Asia 2017: Review

The fourth edition of MakeUp in Asia revealed in-depth insights into the Asian beauty market and enabled attendees to meet a variety of original de...

Beauty : South Korea : China

Big Ideas

Homing in on home-grown

UK – Consumers are choosing British food produce above foreign alternatives, but only up to a certain price point, according to a new survey.

Brexit : Supermarkets : British

Macro Trends

The Focus Filter

A race for attention is raging across media, advertising and culture in our era of non-stop digital distraction.

Attention Economy : Workplace : Advertising

Markets

The Future of Service: Part 1

Service is no longer simply delivered with a smile. Here we look at the driving forces that are changing consumer expectations of customer service.

Future Of Service : Customer Service : Retail Futures Report 2017

Markets

Plus-size Market

A one-size-fits-all approach to fashion, retail and marketing is limiting brands’ potential to engage with consumers.

Plus Size : Marketing : Post-body Mindset

Big Ideas

Home smart home

US – A new report by McKinsey examines the proliferation of connected devices and the state of the connected home market.

McKinsey : Internet Of Things : Smart Homes

Big Ideas

Documenting revolution

US – Vice has announced the making of The Third Industrial Revolution, a new documentary designed to help change America’s future infrastructure.

Vice : The Dislocated World : The Third Industrial Revolution

Markets

Parenting Market

Changing family structures and gender roles, coupled with an increasingly digitally dominant world, are disrupting traditional notions of chi...

Motherhood : Parenting : Family

Markets

Luxury Futures 2016: Part 1

The very concept of luxury is under attack as consumers grow tired of brands talking about heritage and demand a more inspiring vision.

New Luxury Millennials : Emerging Luxury Millennials : Generation Z

Big Ideas

Resounding remedy

UK – Healthcare start-up Echo has built an app designed to help people manage their long-term prescriptions.

NHS : Healthcare : Personal Appsistants

You have 3 free News articles remaining. Sign up to LS:N Global to get unlimited access to all articles.

BECOME A MEMBER