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From AI Storefronts to Longevity Wellness, Beauty Matter editor Carla Seipp highlights the top trends to watch for the #beauty, #health and #wellness industries included in our Future Forecast 2025 report: hubs.la/Q033MnwC0 #FutureForecast25

Generation Beta is here and they will find #socialmedia access more regulated. "The attitudes of parents are hardening, they've recognised how difficult they find it to put down their own phones," our director of foresight Fiona Harkin tells The Times: hubs.la/Q032d8q30

Japan’s declining birth rate could create a scenario where only one child under the age of 14 remains in the nation by 2720, warns Hiroshi Yoshida, a professor at Tohoku University’s Research Center for Aged Economy and Society : hubs.la/Q032d1GN0

“Fashion is entering a new appreciation for space-age materials, with fabric innovations inspired by space travel that are driving sustainability, protection, new branding, storytelling opportunities,” says our dep foresight editor Dan Hastings via hubs.la/Q031_TZD0 #trends

#ForesightFriday : Every Friday, we wrap up the topics, issues, ideas and viral moments everyone’s been discussing. This week, director of foresight Fiona Harkin welcomes Generation Beta to the world : hubs.la/Q031_qFt0

As Western Australia’s coastal city of Perth becomes a top destination for international and domestic tourists, growth is being fuelled by a revitalised city centre, a new luxury retail precinct and a string of high-end hospitality openings : hubs.la/Q031Rctv0

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has landed in Las Vegas for another year of product launches, panels and keynotes from the world’s most influential tech leaders : hubs.la/Q031nNbj0

In December, Dior unveiled its opulent Gold House concept store in Bangkok, marking a bold entry into Thailand’s thriving luxury market. Designed by Luca Albero, the store features 6,700 square feet of lush gardens and 860 square feet of interior space : hubs.la/Q031dSmt0

From beanless coffee and fashion-forward fast food to nutrient-packed snacks and spicy-sweet flavour fusions, food and drink innovators are redefining sustainability, luxury and wellness for everyday consumption. Read more on LS:N Global : hubs.la/Q02_VKqr0

LS:N Global’s luxury coverage for 2024 explored the innovative strategies the sector has implemented to attract and retain its VICs, stand out in a crowded market and redefine the concept of 'experiences' with the exclusivity it embodies : hubs.la/Q02_VLfR0

LS:N Global’s exploration of food and drink in 2024 dived into everything from why meat is back on the menu to AI-powered agriculture and metaverse wine communities : hubs.la/Q02_VM710

The Future Laboratory talked to Forbes about how #trends in #sustainability are changing: “There’s a switch in where customers place value, and what they want is a really good product first, and they want that sustainability to be baked in as a given: hubs.la/Q030YTgz0

Luxury brands are using cultural heritage, craftsmanship and entertainment to foster strong relationships with their consumers, while the rising dupe economy will only mature in size and value.  Read more on the Future Forecast 2025: Luxury : hubs.la/Q02_VKrp0

Global macro-shifts are driving the key travel and hospitality foresight trends for 2025. The climate crisis, the geopolitical landscape and the importance of health are all pushing the boundaries of what consumers desire and demand from their holiday : hubs.la/Q02_VLfP0

LS:N Global’s exploration of travel and hospitality in 2024 touched on everything from the rise of healthcations to Saudi Arabia’s blossoming luxury hospitality sector and beauty retail in the Asia-Pacific region. 2024 In Focus: Travel & Hospitality : hubs.la/Q02_VM-n0

LS:N Global’s exploration of pop culture and media in 2024 touched on everything from on-screen sex in Hollywood to gaming activations and emerging cultural shifts in the Middle East. Read 2024 In Focus: Pop Culture & Media, on LS:N Global : hubs.la/Q02_VMJx0

The sports, health and wellness industries are undergoing significant transformations, driven by innovative biotechnology, new consumer markets and old narratives being broken.  Read Future Forecast 2025: Sports, Health & Wellness, on LS:N Global : hubs.la/Q02_VKjV0

LS:N Global's exploration of beauty in 2024 touched on everything from scienced-backed bodycare to inclusive and age-positive campaigns, India's booming beauty market and a big year for fragrance retail. Read more on 2024 In Focus: Beauty : hubs.la/Q02_VKRH0

LS:N Global’s exploration of retail in 2024 included a deep dive into the future of perfume stores, an analysis of Selfridges' secret recipe for success, and countless brick-and-mortar openings and savvy ad campaigns : hubs.la/Q02_VKhY0

In 2025 fashion will become functional and fun, and embrace new retail formats : hubs.la/Q02_VKQK0