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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.
Macro Trends
Gen X Now and Next
Having long lived in the shadow of Baby Boomers and Millennials, Gen X are racing against time to make their influence felt, while juggling their care-giving and financial responsibilities.
Micro Trends
Menopause Travel
A wave of luxurious, expert-led travel businesses is shattering taboos and redefining menopause with a focus on education, empowerment and enjoyment.
Markets
Mature Romance
From Hollywood to publishing, older women are reclaiming desire, starring in box-office hits and driving a new wave of storytelling that challenges age-old stereotypes.
Viewpoints
Reframing Ageing
Jacynth Bassett, founder and CEO of global consultancy, community and campaign Ageism Is Never In Style discusses reframing the anti-ageism narrative.
Macro Trends
The Great Wealth Transfer
Wealth ownership, distribution and the politics that influence cross-generational spending are all in flux, according to the latest findings of The Future Laboratory’s report.
Big Ideas
Indian e-commerce showcases local designers
Indian e-commerce showcases local designers
India
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E-commerce
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Clothes
Big Ideas
Retail Analysis: Uniqlo and Dover Street Market collaborate for Ginza flagships
Uniqlo and Dover Street Market collaborate for Ginza flagships
Tokyo
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Dover Street Market
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Uniqlo
Big Ideas
Marriott makes Chinese tourists feel at home
Marriott makes Chinese tourists feel at home
Marriott Internatinal
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Li Yu
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Chinese
Markets
The Luxury Matrix Stage One : Acquisition and Value
The Future Laboratory uses The Five Stages of Luxury to differentiate and determine the qualities of the luxury industry, and they remain constant....
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Value
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Tom Ford
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Mobile boom sees rise of m-commerce in Africa
Mobile boom sees rise of m-commerce in Africa
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Mobile
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Mimiboard
Big Ideas
First Harrods hotel to open in Kuala Lumpur
First Harrods hotel to open in Kuala Lumpur
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Middle East
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Qatar Holding
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Geo-fencing leads retail initiatives at Walmart
Geo-fencing leads retail initiatives at Walmart
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Supermarket
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Just Nots
Big Ideas
Indonesia’s luxury car market accelerates
Indonesia’s luxury car market accelerates
Indonesia
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Audi
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Mercedez Benz
Markets
Vietnam Market
As Southeast Asia increases in affluence, Vietnam is becoming a focal area for luxury brands to establish themselves in the region. In a country th...
Vietnam
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Hanoi
Big Ideas
Online trials boost retailer expansion in China
Online trials boost retailer expansion in China
AT Kearney
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China
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E-commerce
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China’s luxury children’s market grows rapidly
China’s luxury children’s market grows rapidly
China
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Kidswear
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Children
Micro Trends
Car Homes
As the car industry edges towards engine electrification, forward-thinking manufacturers such as Volvo and Toyota are seeking better integration of...
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Symbiotic Architecture
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Electric Vehicles
Big Ideas
DIY cosmetics kit lets users become experts
DIY cosmetics kit lets users become experts
Cosmetics
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Transparency
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Crowdsourced
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New Google app manages workers on the move
New Google app manages workers on the move
Google
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Maps
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Coordinate
Big Ideas
Online retail in China a more appealing option
Online retail in China a more appealing option
Tianmao
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Taobao
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Alibaba
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Amazon calls for consumer help on programming
Amazon calls for consumer help on programming
Amazon
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Tv
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Instant Video
Big Ideas
Asian millionaires outnumber those in the US
Asian millionaires outnumber those in the US
HNW
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World Wealth Report
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Capgemini
Big Ideas
Mix of colour and technical fabrics at Pitti Uomo
Mix of colour and technical fabrics at Pitti Uomo
Pitti Uomo
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Menswear
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Colour
Markets
South Africa Market
South Africans are young, they’re flocking to the cities and they love designer labels.
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IMF
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The Economist
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Asian demand for Mulberry creates 300 UK jobs
Asian demand for Mulberry creates 300 UK jobs
Mulberry
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Somerset
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Factory
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