TREND REPORTS
Has Smoking Lost Its Cool ?
[Consumer]
2025/06/11 09:04
While lighting up a cigarette was once considered a sign of class and sophistication or, at the very least, an act of coolness, smoking seems to have lost some of its spark in recent years. According to the Federal Trade Commission, 173.5 billion cigarettes were sold in the United States in 2022, which is by far the lowest number since the FTC started tracking cigarette sales in 1963.As our cha...
Diabetes Monitoring Device Can Revolutionize At‑Home Medical Care
[Design]
2025/06/11 09:03
Diabetes affects millions globally, with complications arising from poor glycemic control leading to severe health issues. Traditional HbA1c testing methods often require laboratory settings, posing challenges for regular monitoring. As someone who’s affected by this disease, it’s been a challenge to find a tool that can help monitor my blood sugar level without having to constantly prick mys...
(PDF) BCG - AI Amplifies the Benefits of a Cost Transformation
[Investing]
2025/06/10 09:10
AI can be a force multiplier for traditional cost measures. To capture this potential, companies need to take the right approach in implementing the technology.Only about one in four companies have scaled AI across at least one function and have the capabilities to generate value from it. These companies have faster revenue growth, higher shareholder return, more innovation, and more satisfied...
(M&A) L’Oréal to Acquire British Skincare Brand Medik8
[Investing]
2025/06/10 09:09
The world’s biggest beauty company has acquired a majority stake in the English premium skin care line known for its science-backed serums.The Acquisition Further Strengthens L’Oréal’s Position In Science‑Driven Skincare, While Medik8 Will Be Able To Leverage The Group’s Expertise To Scale Globally.L’Oréal Has Acquired A Majority Stake In British Skincare Brand Medik8 For An Undisclosed...
2025 Consumer Behavior Index : The New Rules of Local Discovery
[Consumer]
2025/06/10 09:08
SOCi's Consumer Behavior Index Reveals Consumers Increasingly Turn to TikTok, Instagram, and Real Human Experiences for Validation.SOCi's 2025 Consumer Behavior Index (CBI) sends a clear warning to CMOs and digital marketing leaders. Discovery has changed, and traditional digital strategies are no longer enough. While 19% of consumers now use generative AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini to find b...
Iconic Koons Balloon Dog Sculptures Gets A Speaker And Lamp Version
[Design]
2025/06/10 09:07
Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog sculptures, with their playful form and mirror-polished surfaces, have become instantly recognizable icons of contemporary art. Originally part of his “Celebration” series in the 1990s, these monumental pieces captured the whimsical spirit of childhood and blurred the lines between high art and popular culture. Now, in 2025, the iconic canine takes on new, functional...
Bain - Luxury Packaging : Resolving The Tension Between Creativity And Impact
[Business]
2025/06/10 09:06
Integrated Digital Experiences Elevate Sustainable Packaging From Reducing Planetary Harm To Enhancing Customer Value.Luxury Has Long Meant Excess—An Expectation That Traditionally Extended Into Packaging. As Consumer Priorities Have Evolved To Include—And Prioritize—The Reduction Of Environmental Impact, Packaging Sensibilities Are Evolving As Well. Initially, Packaging Showed Greater Restr...
Headless Humanoid Robot Controlled By Voice Built In 40 Days, Performs Manufacturing Tasks
[Tech]
2025/06/10 09:05
Calvin will allow Renault Group to relieve its workers from painful and non-ergonomics tasks.A Paris-based firm that develops exoskeleton products has unveiled a humanoid robot for the first time. Called Calvin, the robot is claimed to have been developed in 40 days. Wandercraft’s latest innovation includes elements of the company’s exoskeleton products.Building on its strong expertise in pow...
Designing The Final Vessel : Alessi Reimagines The Funeral Urn
[Design]
2025/06/10 09:04
Ten architects and designers have created a striking collection of funeral urns for Alessi's The Last Pot exhibition at Milan Design Week. The project, curated by Alberto Alessi, explores the funeral urn as a final container — an object surprisingly overlooked by the design world despite its significance.The show includes contributions from David Chipperfield, Daniel Libeskind, Audrey Large an...
