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China’s DIY travellers

China – Prepare for the rise of the DIY Chinese travellers, the new breed of young, affluent, experience-hungry Sixth Continent consumers.

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Gendered retail

US – A new report from Bronto Software reveals that men shop online during the week more than women.

Gendered Shopping : Shopping Habits : Spending Habits

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Drive Safe

Toronto – Uber has launched a novel way for late-night revellers to hail a cab.

Uber : Uber Safe : Breathalyser

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BaselWorld 2015 Review

Prestigious industry stalwarts showed their strength at this year’s event, but it was burgeoning mid- and low-priced brands that stood out.

Baselworld : Watches : Shinola

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Soaring m-commerce

Global – Mobile commerce is continuing to flourish, according to digital performance advertising agency Criteo.

Mobile Commerce : Online Retail : Tablets

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Luxury pyramid

China – Premium brands must focus on refining their in-store experience if they want to attract the next wave of Chinese luxury consumers, says&nbs...

Chinese Luxury Consumer : Luxury Pyramid : Sixth Continent

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Coffee on tap

Melbourne – Designer Frank Green has developed a re-usable cup with integrated tap payment capabilities.

SmartCup : Frank Green : Mass Tap

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Breakfast battle

US – McDonald’s has hit back in the war over breakfast, as the tit-for-tat competition with Taco Bell intensifies.

McDonald's : Taco Bell : Brandalism

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1.618 Sustainable Luxury 2015 Review

The 1.618 Sustainable Luxury conference set out to challenge and prompt new conversations about sustainability as a worldwide catalyst f...

Luxury : Sustainability : 1.618 Sustainable Luxury Conference

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Boomer beauty

UK – The cosmetics industry in Britain has experienced a surge in sales among Baby Boomer women, according to a study by beauty e-commerce site Esc...

Boomer Beauty : Cosmetics : Flat-Age Beauty

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Audio advice

US – The answers to all of life’s tough questions can be found in the palm of your hand, according to new app Counsel.

Jelly : Counsel : Stranger Liasons

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FutureFest 2015

For its second edition, Nesta’s FutureFest explored the future of food, thrills and money.

Cryptocurrencies : Morgaine Gaye : Thrill Laboratory

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Community appeal

Toronto – Inspired by a seemingly bygone era of community shops and thriving general stores, hardware craft store Old Faithful Shop has recently e...

Old Faithful Shop : Toronto : Canada

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2015 Geneva Motor Show Review

Although not the largest auto show, the 2015 Geneva Motor Show is arguably the world’s most diverse and influential, playing host to car-makers f...

Geneva Motorshow : Bentley : BMW

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Vinyl countdown

UK – The Official UK Charts Company has announced the start of the UK’s first weekly vinyl charts, marking a revival of the once ailing format.

Vinyl Charts : Official Charts Company : British Phonographic Industry

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Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2015: Part 2

Skin health, luxury mineral ingredients and theatrical make-up were some of the key trends at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2015.

Cosmoprof : Summer/Spring 2015 : Packaging

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Shifting scents

UK – Researchers in Belfast are using ionic liquid as a new fragrance delivery system, a development that has great potential for the cosmetic...

Ionic Liquid : Perfume : Sensory Splurge

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The power of waste

Newcastle, UK – Nestlé’s Fawdon factory is using an anaerobic digestion plant to create energy from its sugary waste.

Nestle : Anaerobic Digestion : Whole-system Thinking

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Procreation projects

Denmark – An ageing population has prompted a not-so-subtle change in sex education for Denmark’s teens.

Denmark : Birth Rates : Sex Education

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Car-sharing

Global – Car ownership is less valued as a status symbol among European and US Millennials, according to a new report from international marketin...

Car Ownership : Millennials : Prophet

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The ideas and innovations that hint at the future of the consumer landscape