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Outdoor Sector Holds Its Appeal as Health and Nature Trends Drive Demand
A MarketScreener thematic screen highlights listed outdoor-equipment companies, pointing to post-pandemic demand for hea...
Singapore's 24/7 supper spots are holding out — here's the logic
A quieter nightlife and rising costs have thinned Singapore's late-night dining scene, but a few eateries still keep the...
Small Businesses Turn to Creator Content and AI as Social Media Tops Search
A new five-country survey finds social media has overtaken search for discovering small brands, while US small-business ...
Gen Z Is Drinking as Much as Older Americans—but Spending More Per Drink
New IWSR data shows 74% of US Gen Z adults drank in the past six months, up from 66% three years ago and nearly matching...
Aldi Nord Adds High-Protein Pasta and Social-Media Favourites to Permanent Range
The discounter is making high-protein pasta, salami, Neapolitan-style pizza and mango sticky rice permanent parts of a r...
Outdoor Sector Equities Ride a Structural Shift Toward Active Lifestyles
The outdoor gear and apparel theme promises exposure to health-conscious consumers and post-pandemic habits, but the pit...
Why Millennial Consumer Trends Are Redefining the Business Landscape
Born between the mid-80s and mid-90s, millennials now represent half the global workforce. Their digital-first, authenti...
Why the Global Pet Care Market Keeps Attracting Investors — and Weathering Recessions
With a 5.8% annual growth rate and recession-proof spending, the pet industry is driven by aging demographics, millennia...
Investing in Europe's Silver Economy: Beyond Clichés and Scams
Europe's over-50 population is set to become a dominant consumer force, but investors must navigate hype and fraud to ta...
Analog Revival: Small Businesses Cash In on Vinyl, Film Cameras and Offline Experiences in Brazil
A growing number of consumers are seeking slower, screen-free experiences, fueling profitable niches for entrepreneurs s...
Poland's Fine Dining Sheds Its Elitist Image, Says Warsaw Chef
Rising affluence, returning culinary talent, and a focus on warmth over formality are transforming Poland's fine dining ...
Grocery Chains Wrestle with Sustainable Packaging as Shoppers Demand Green but Balk at Higher Prices
At Organic Produce Summit 2026, retailers from Sprouts to Price Chopper revealed a fragmented path to eco-friendly packa...
Why In-Store Bakeries Need Artistry, Not Just Thaw-and-Sell, to Win Shoppers
A top food-marketing professor warns grocers that cutting bakery variety to control costs is a race to the bottom. Signa...
Outdoor Recreation Stocks Attract Investors on Health and Lifestyle Trends
The outdoor sector, covering camping to climbing, is expanding as consumers prioritize health and nature experiences, ma...
Photomatic Taps University Students for 'Oshikatsu' Insights, Reveals Shift Toward Experiential Fan Spending
A series of workshops at Jissen Women's University uncovered a growing demand among Gen Z fans for immersive, ongoing ex...
Russian EV Sales Jump 2.5x in June 2026 as Drivers Chase Lower Running Costs
Electric car demand soared in Russia, particularly in southern resort cities, with households citing the dramatically ch...
Theater Revenues Are Climbing, but the Moviegoing Habit Remains in Long-Term Decline
AMC’s latest results show how rising ticket prices and premium formats are masking a durable slide in attendance — a shi...
Japan’s Year-End Cleaning Tradition Shifts to Summer as Heat Makes Chores Easier
Faced with stubborn grease and busy schedules, Japanese households and retailers are embracing summer deep cleaning, wit...
California Hybrid Registrations Hit 24% as EVs Stall on High Gas Prices, Ended Subsidies
Hybrids accounted for nearly one in four new car registrations in California last quarter, eclipsing EVs for the first t...