Retail

From groceries to placemaking, retail is becoming more immersive, expressive, dramatic and hyper-personalised.

State of Retail: Australia

Behaviours

State of Retail: Australia

From the burgeoning billion-dollar activewear sector to the rise of retail media, the opportunities for growth in Australia’s retail market are prevailing amid low consumer sentiment

Big Ideas

Brand Debrief: Walmart

With eyes on Gen Z consumers, a revived beauty aisle and an e-commerce strategy competing with Amazon, Walmart is setting a new standard in retail

Five Luxury Leisure Pop-Ups

Big Ideas

Five Luxury Leisure Pop-Ups

With resort locations and seasonal tourism driving new pop-ups, there is a mood of ephemeral exclusivity

Hyperphysical Stores: New York

Big Ideas

Hyperphysical Stores: New York

These new stores have turned the Big Apple into a hyperphysical shopping destination

Retail Staff Futures

Big Ideas

Retail Staff Futures

There is a new chapter ahead for the retail workforce amid post-pandemic challenges, AI integration and consumers’ thirst for human connection

Six Storified Retail Environments

Big Ideas

Six Storified Retail Environments

Storified retail crosses entertainment with hospitality, offering brand experiences that immerse visitors in emotive, local and cultural moments wh...

Retail : Luxury : Fashion

Gen Z’s Mall Revival

Markets

Gen Z’s Mall Revival

For Gen Z, malls are more than places to shop – they have become social playgrounds where retail, food and entertainment collide to create energy, ...

Retail : Youth : Gen Z

New Codes of Value

Macro Trends

New Codes of Value

In this new era of scarcity, richness is expressed through rituals, and abundance is found in regenerative pursuits and deeper connections. New cod...

Finance : Retail : Value

Gen Z’s New Value System

Viewpoints

Gen Z’s New Value System

Between self-optimisation, mischief and activism, Gen Z are rewriting the rules of value. Bulletproof’s chief growth officer Andi Davids tells LS:N...

Gen Z : Finance : Value

Big Ideas

Brand Innovation Debrief: Refy

By blending minimalist innovation, community-driven marketing and immersive brand experiences, viral beauty brand Refy is proving it’s here to stay.

Refy : Beauty : TikTok

NRF 2025: The Rise of Modular Retail

Big Ideas

NRF 2025: The Rise of Modular Retail

Sephora is leading a new wave of modular retail, transforming stores into flexible, ever-changing spaces designed to evolve with consumer trends an...

NRF 2025 : Modular Retail : Sephora

NRF 2025: Escapism Retail

Big Ideas

NRF 2025: Escapism Retail

Escapism retail invites shoppers to step into another world, offering immersive experiences that provide a welcome escape from everyday life.

Retail : Luxury : Fashion

Three Key Takeaways From NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show

Big Ideas

Three Key Takeaways From NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show

Retail leaders unpacked the next wave of consumer behaviour, brand building and ownership models during NRF 2025: Retail’s Big Show. Here’s everyth...

Retail : Fashion : Global Events

Big Ideas

Brand Innovation Debrief: Miu Miu

Miuccia Prada’s sister brand has come of age, offering valuable insights on thriving amid a luxury slowdown by harnessing virality, championing cul...

Miu Miu : Prada Group : Luxury

Six Pet Market Trends to Watch in 2025

Big Ideas

Six Pet Market Trends to Watch in 2025

From AI-powered devices to cultivated protein and microbiome health, the humanisation of pet care is reaching new heights of personalisation and op...

Pet : Pet Market Trends 2025 : AI-powered Pet Accessories

Big Ideas

Kidult Craze

Driven by nostalgia and a desire for stress relief, adults are gravitating towards playful, non-digital items such as plush toys, collectables and ...

Pop Culture : Nostalgia : Hello Kitty

Four Beauty Brands Harnessing the Power of Sports Fandom

Big Ideas

Four Beauty Brands Harnessing the Power of Sports Fandom

As the beauty industry taps into sports culture, brands are capitalising on athletes’ influence to innovate and inspire, scoring big with fans worl...

Beauty : Sports : Leisure

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