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Wearables aren’t fringe anymore. Once seen as fitness accessories for gym-goers and early adopters, smartwatches and health trackers are becoming everyday essentials. In the first quarter of 2024 alone, global shipments of wearable devices hit 113 million units – an almost 9% jump compared to the year before. And that’s despite persistent inflation and consumer […]

Even as consumers trim expenses in travel, fashion, and dining out, there’s one area where spending continues to climb: their pets. The global pet care market is now worth over $324 billion, with projections putting it close to $600 billion by 2033. In the United States alone, Americans are expected to spend more than $150 […]

Exchanging pre-owned goods has been a cornerstone of human commerce, from ancient bartering systems to modern marketplaces. The age-old practice has evolved into a booming global second-hand market, prompting brands to rethink their strategies as sustainability and value drive consumer choices.  Projections indicate the second-hand market will continue its upward trajectory, potentially reaching $350 billion […]

Passive loyalty is a thing of the past. Consumers are no longer swayed by points that take years to accumulate or discounts buried in the fine print. What once worked – simple earn-and-burn loyalty programs – now feels outdated when convenience, exclusivity, and instant gratification reign supreme. Retailers are rewriting the rules. Loyalty is no […]

In a bustling market in Lagos, 26-year-old Aisha scrolls through Instagram, weighing whether to buy a locally made dress promoted by an influencer. The brand has no website, just a WhatsApp number for orders. With a few taps, she messages the seller, confirms the price, and arranges for cash-on-delivery. In markets like Nigeria, social commerce […]

On a humid Friday evening in Bangkok, a 29-year-old marketing executive taps through her banking app. She’s just paused her subscription to a second-tier streaming platform and declined an invite to a weekend brunch. But on her walk home, she stops at the Dior counter and buys a lipstick she’s been eyeing for weeks. It’s […]

A new round of tariffs is forcing global brands to rethink their pricing strategies. The United States has announced sweeping import duties – raising tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles to 100%, with additional increases targeting semiconductors, critical minerals, solar cells, and steel. While reminiscent of the 2018 trade tensions, these measures land at a more […]

If B2B marketing were a person, it would be the studious, rational, and logical one. Meanwhile, B2C would be the creative, chatty one, full of emotions. But what if B2B and B2C become besties and learn from each other?   The reality is that business buyers are still people. They don’t switch off their emotions […]

Forever 21 is closing its doors – again. Once the crown jewel of American mall culture, the fast-fashion giant is filing for bankruptcy for the second time in under five years. As shuttered storefronts stretch across the US, its downfall has become more than a brand misstep – a sign that the old fast-fashion model […]

On a rainy Thursday in Jakarta, over 8,000 Sociolla customers received a flash SMS alert offering 20% off select skincare products. By 12:10 p.m., web traffic had tripled. Less than 24 hours later, a follow-up email landed in their inboxes – cleanly designed, product-focused, and personalized with recommendations based on browsing history. The conversion spike […]