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Stat: Young US adults turn to AI for daily brainstorms

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Stat: Young US adults turn to AI for daily brainstorms

About six in 10 US adults under 30 have used AI to come up with ideas, compared with just two in 10 of those aged 60 or older, according to a study...
AI : Stat : Statistic
Boots to open fragrance-only concept store

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Boots to open fragrance-only concept store

Boots is set to open its first fragrance-only concept store at Broadgate Central, London, in autumn 2025, marking a major expansion in its beauty t...
Retail : Fragrance : Perfume
Tencent’s AI model generates virtual worlds from a single text prompt

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Tencent’s AI model generates virtual worlds from a single text prompt

Tencent has launched an open-source AI model, Hunyuan3D World Model 1.0, that allows users to generate complex 3D environments from a single text p...
VR : AI : Technology
Stat: F1 fans are increasingly embracing zero-alcohol choices

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Stat: F1 fans are increasingly embracing zero-alcohol choices

A new study commissioned by Heineken reveals a cultural shift among Formula 1 fans, with growing demand for moderation and zero-alcohol options.
Food & Drink : Sports : Formula 1
Stat: Global worries increase as crime rises, but Canadian optimism at three-year high

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Stat: Global worries increase as crime rises, but Canadian optimism at three-year high

The latest Ipsos What Worries the World survey, spanning 30 countries, reveals a shifting global mood, but Canadians are showing signs of renewed o...
Canada : Selling Happiness : Stat
World’s first net-zero mosque to break ground in Abu Dhabi

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World’s first net-zero mosque to break ground in Abu Dhabi

Masdar City in Abu Dhabi will be home to the world’s first net-zero energy mosque, blending sustainable design with cultural heritage.
Sustainability : Mosque : Environmentally Friendly
Stat: Nearly half of UK shoppers prefer in-store retail – but body image challenges persist

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Stat: Nearly half of UK shoppers prefer in-store retail – but body image challenges persist

As consumers’ desire for in-person connection increases, nearly half of UK shoppers now prefer to shop in-store, according to new research.
Stats : Stat : Retail
Stat: Gen Z and Millennials intentionally miss major social events due to cost

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Stat: Gen Z and Millennials intentionally miss major social events due to cost

In a report entitled The Friendship Tab, research commissioned by Ally Bank found that young adults in the US frequently miss out on social events ...
Gen Z : Millenials : Finance
China’s online sports and equipment sales are booming

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China’s online sports and equipment sales are booming

The sports apparel and equipment sector continues to be one of the highest-growth key consumer sectors in China, according to brand agency Hot Pot ...
China : Sports : HotPot China
Dior reopens magical New York flagship store

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Dior reopens magical New York flagship store

Dior has reopened its Madison Avenue flagship with an expanded four-floor footprint, just a block from its first Manhattan store, which opened in 1...
Retail : Design : Dior
Foresight Friday: Olivia Houghton, insights and engagement director

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Foresight Friday: Olivia Houghton, insights and engagement director

Every Friday, The Future Laboratory team offers an end-of-week wrap-up of the topics, issues, ideas and virals we’re all talking about. This week, ...
Beauty : Health : Technology
Stat: British luxury experiences post-Brexit slowdown

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Stat: British luxury experiences post-Brexit slowdown

British luxury exports to the EU are on average 43% lower than they would have been without Brexit, according to new data from Walpole.
Luxury : Trade : Brexit
Rehumanising 3D Design

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Rehumanising 3D Design

Fashion designer Karina Bond talks to LS:N Global about redefining couture with a printing pen and bringing the human touch to 3D design.
Fashion : Technology : Sustainability
Busan International Film Festival to host singalong screening of KPop Demon Hunters

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Busan International Film Festival to host singalong screening of KPop Demon Hunters

A singalong screening of Netflix’s breakout show, KPop Demon Hunters, will take place at the Busan International Film Festival in September 2025.
Kpop : Streaming : Cinema
Habitat and Pinterest unveil immersive campaign putting emotion into home design

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Habitat and Pinterest unveil immersive campaign putting emotion into home design

Habitat has teamed up with Pinterest for an immersive storytelling campaign that repositions homeware as a tool for emotional re-invention and shop...
Retail : Design : Technology
Good Jamu brings ancestral wellness rituals to modern routines

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Good Jamu brings ancestral wellness rituals to modern routines

Good Jamu is reviving an ancient Indonesian healing tradition with clarity and cultural conviction. Launched in the UK in May 2025, the brand draws...
Food And Drink : Health And Wellness : Circular Design
ITV launches deaf-led drama with BSL and silent ad break

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ITV launches deaf-led drama with BSL and silent ad break

ITV is pushing the boundaries of inclusive storytelling with the launch of its new prime time drama Code of Silence, starring BAFTA-winning actor a...
Media : Diversity : Inclusion
Stat: US consumers expect brands to lead on climate and DEI

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Stat: US consumers expect brands to lead on climate and DEI

As some businesses have been quietly rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes, new data shows consumers want brands to step up...
Stat : Statistic : Dei
Trust as the Ultimate Currency: World Retail Congress 2025

Big Ideas

Trust as the Ultimate Currency: World Retail Congress 2025

As the retail industry navigates economic uncertainty and cultural transformation, trust, technology and adaptability transpire as key drivers of s...
Retail : Global Event : Luxury
Stella McCartney launches luxury live-stream shopping platform

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Stella McCartney launches luxury live-stream shopping platform

Stella McCartney has introduced Shop With Stella, an interactive shopping event co-hosted by actor Eva Mendes and powered by Swedish video commerce...
Retail : Luxury : Livestream
The Future Laboratory presents The Synthocene Era macrotrend at Première Vision

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The Future Laboratory presents The Synthocene Era macrotrend at Première Vision

The Future Laboratory’s co-founder and chief creative officer Christopher Sanderson presented The Synthocene Era macrotrend at the fashion industry...
Global Events : Technology : The Synthocene Era
Fitness Fan Clubs

Micro Trends

Fitness Fan Clubs

Celebrity-led running events are picking up speed across the US, encouraging a culture of fitness inclusivity while taking fandom forward.
Wellness : Sports : Health
Scenario-based Airport Beauty

Micro Trends

Scenario-based Airport Beauty

Beauty brands are targeting Chinese travellers in Asia with services and products that provide effective solutions which are based on an individual...
Retail : Beauty : Health & Wellness
Future Château launches mid-strength wines at Selfridges

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Future Château launches mid-strength wines at Selfridges

Future Château, the new wine brand from author Tom Benn, is launching at Selfridges in October 2025 with a debut range of premium 5% ABV wines desi...
Drinks : Retail : Food
Stat: Gen Z stay indoors for days as screen time replaces nature

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Stat: Gen Z stay indoors for days as screen time replaces nature

Two-thirds of Gen Z in Britain confess they can go days without stepping outside, according to new research by Super, Natural British Columbia.
Gen Z : Nature : Health And Wellness
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