The SHEIN crisis is a lesson to brands targeting Gen Z
(Includes a guest column by Mika Be) Gen-Z consumers demand more of brands: these consumers, born roughly between 1997 and 2012, are more educated, aware and ethical compared to previous generations – and they will punish brands who pretend to do good while...
Nobody likes trash: The business case for zero-waste
Zero waste initiatives are growing around the world, and this trend is on track to be the biggest disruption in retail and FMCG. As we will see here, packaging-free stores, e-commerce services, and manufacturing, are on the rise – creating beautiful and distinct...
Brands help consumers help themselves: The mindfulness consumer and Self-care trends
Our research in the past years brought up the issue of Mental Wellness as part of Holistic Health and Wellness, specifically – consumers’ search for stress-free living. The COVID-19 pandemic caused stress and anxiety to reach an all-time high, but this...