Hospitality Wellness: The Trends Driving a $7 Trillion Industry
MILAN — The global wellness economy is projected to reach $9.8 trillion by 2029 from $6.8 billion in 2024, the latest data from the Global Wellness Institute showed. According to a…
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As Baccarat Opens in Meatpacking, Firm Readies for New Hotels, Stores and More
MILAN — French design brand Baccarat, which turned 261 this year, will set the Meatpacking District aglow with a 15-foot installation of its signature Zénith 84-light chandelier, in honor…
A Study by 1stDibs Shows Artificial Intelligence Use Tripled Among Interior Designers
MILAN — Interior designers’ use of artificial intelligence tools skyrocketed in 2025. In a report compiled by researchers at Surveys & Forecasts and commissioned by online design…
As Smaller Home Players Struggle Amid Tariffs, a New Wave of Consolidation Brews
MILAN — Smaller furnishings, decor and lighting companies that persevered through the financial crisis of 2008 and the post-COVID-19 pandemic downturn may not be able to go it alone now…
Winning in Gen Alpha’s ‘VirtuReal’ World and Making Beauty More Science-driven: Key FIT Capstone Takeaways
“You’re lowkey missing the vibe,” said a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Masters in Cosmetics and Fragrance Marketing and Management program on Thursday evening, kicking…
Report Findings Highlight Opportunities for Brands to Unlock the Next Phase of Value in Resale With DDPs
A eBay and Bain & Company joint report indicates the need for brands to act quickly as new European Union regulations unlock meaningful opportunity for the next phase of value in resale,…
EY Report Urges Retail Firms to Reclaim Their Relevance
The consumer products market is currently at a critical crossroads. Confidence within the industry continues to decline given the cost of living, the volatile nature of the economy and an…
Lulu Frost’s Lisa Salzer Discusses Importance of Providing Joy With Everyday Luxuries
Accessories brand Lulu Frost is all about enhancing the everyday. And that means helping consumers find “sparks of joy” in the form of bright charms that stack, inspire and even personify…
Narvar’s Anisa Kumar on Tariffs, Trade and the Post-purchase Consumer Experience
Anisa Kumar, chief executive officer of Narvar, the post-purchase intelligence platform provider, is looking at the full picture, tackling every step in the consumer journey as retailers…
How Leaders Tackle Tariffs, Supply Chain Costs and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Geopolitical dynamics have been a hot topic in the last few years, peaking even more over the last few weeks when it comes to tariffs. WWD’s latest webinar, titled “Piloting Tariff…
Gen Z and Millennials Are Redefining What Items Are ‘Necessities’ Amidst Economic Uncertainty
A cost-of-living crisis is hardly new territory for Millennial and Gen Z Americans as a new cloud of uncertainty hangs over the state of personal finances, but consumer behaviors continue…
U.S. Households Ramp Up ‘Doom Spending’ in Preparation for Possible Pandemic, Tariff Impacts
The latest consumer research from CreditCards.com reveals a disturbing trend: U.S. households are “doom spending” and stockpiling in preparation for another pandemic and tariffs. This most…
Suite Talk: Tinder’s Melissa Hobley Wants to Swipe Right on Possibilities and Throw Perfection Out the Window
Melissa Hobley, Tinder’s chief marketing officer, is always learning and experimenting — matchmaking new brands with the app through unexpected collaborations that bring something fresh…