In the turbulent economic environment, money is losing its value. Consumers are reevaluating their spending across sectors. With a looming crisis of trust in financial institutions, how are people managing their budgets? And how can brands navigate the complex relationship between value and cost?

When author Kyle Chayka explored 2010s minimalism in Longing for Less, a very different world existed. Today, a polycrisis-ridden and digitally saturated society finds people yearning for more. Whether you chalk it up to post-pandemic release or a general sense of impending doom, people are now looking for a...

Younger generations are now splurging on groceries, a shift from previous spending trends on luxury items like designer clothing and expensive vacations. People are looking for more everyday experiences of luxury, and flashy food and beverages are becoming a popular indulgence.

Young people's beauty trends are becoming increasingly food-focused, with culinary-aesthetic-inspired online trends taking over the beauty world. As these aesthetics grow in popularity, brands are turning to unorthodox collabs in order to attract Gen Z and Alpha attention.

TikTok is fast turning into an online shopping destination, and it’s reshaping the way we shop as a result. No industry has been more affected by this online retail revolution than the beauty business. How has ‘shoppertainment’ sent sales of make-up, skincare and hair care soaring?

Erewhon has become more of a movement than a grocery store as shoppers clamor for kale chips and sea moss gummies, with some even working extra jobs to afford their purchases. What does the appeal of shops like Erewhon and Trader Joe’s say about how supermarkets can attract Gen Z customers?