Retail

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

The Value Vanguard

Communities

The Value Vanguard

Meet the consumers redefining value through imperfect sustainability, emotional spending and radical pragmatism, offering brands a glimpse into the future of meaningful connection and commerce.

New Codes of Value: Future:Poll

Communities

New Codes of Value: Future:Poll

Our latest Future:Poll research reveals how shifting consumer priorities around quality, trust and financial insecurity are reshaping the meaning of value – and what brands must do to keep up.

What’s New on LS:N Global?

Webinars

What’s New on LS:N Global?

From shifting definitions of value to TikTok-fuelled commerce and hormone health retreats, our analysts unpack what’s new and next on LS:N Global.

Content Commerce

Micro Trends

Content Commerce

Consumers are watching and scrolling their way through a blended media landscape where streaming services, social media and gaming carry more seamless commerce opportunities.

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 and technology.

The Value Vanguard

Communities

The Value Vanguard

Meet the consumers redefining value through imperfect sustainability, emotional spending and radical pragmatism, offering brands a glimpse into the...

Value : Finance : Society

New Codes of Value: Future:Poll

Communities

New Codes of Value: Future:Poll

Published as part of our Communities report, The Value Vanguard, our latest Future:Poll research reveals how shifting consumer priorities around qu...

Communities : Value : Finance

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

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