This summer, IKEA is transforming a section of Paris's Seine riverbank into an open-air reading room. Installed just steps away from the National Library of France, the Billyothèque — a nod to the brand's iconic shelving system — will offer passersby a chance to read, borrow and donate books. For those unsure of which title to pick, advisors will be on hand to provide recommendations. Create...

Vacation preference varies among nations - while some prefer to head to the beach, other are more likely to book a city trip or spend their time off in nature. The biggest preference for lounging by the ocean could be seen in Latin American countries Brazil and Mexico, while this type of trip was least widespread in Japan at just 8 percent of respondents saying they had taken a beach getaway in...

Pop Mart’s “Monster Series” Gremlin Labubu, One Of The Most In-Demand IPs In Global Pop Culture, Is Emerging As A Magnet For Fashion Collaborations.Details: “The Monsters” Capsule, Mid-August 2025 In Japan And AsiaSocial Context: #Pop Mart (泡泡玛) Has 730 Million Views On Weibo, #Uniqlo Has 370 Million.Verdict:Uniqlo’s Latest Iteration Of Its Partnership With Pop Mart (Which Has Been Ong...

1. Deloitte – 2025 Back-to-School Survey가계 부담 증가 속 예산 중심 소비 강화: 학부모들은 최근 경제 상황과 재정 압박을 반영해 올해 자녀당 평균 570달러의 지출을 계획하고 있으며, 이는 전년 대비 변화 없는 수준으로 필수 항목 중심의 소비 전략이 강화프로모션 활용과 브랜드 전환 적극화: 전체 지출의 61%가 7월 내 이뤄질 것으로 예상되며, 75%의 부모는 가격 인상 시 브랜드 전환을 고려하고 있어 할인 행사와...

In our 18th annual Back-to-School Survey, families are sharpening pencils and their budgets. They’re approaching their second-largest annual spending event1 with a note of restraint, given current economic and household financial positions. Despite the uncertainty, parents appear confident they can replace clothing and refill backpacks by leaning on the savvy shopping habits they’ve honed dur...

A new Meta patent outlines systems and methods for using hand gestures—both in-air and surface-contact—to interact with artificial-reality (AR) environments. These gestures are detected using data from wearable devices like wristbands or headsets, which are equipped with sensors (e.g., EMG, IMU, cameras) and Flexible Electroosmotic Actuators.Scope of Artificial RealityMeta’s patent covers va...

Generative and agentic AI are rapidly transforming the software-as-a-service (SaaS) industry by automating tasks and replicating workflows. Leading SaaS providers must now act decisively—rethinking data ownership, pricing, and platform strategy—to survive and thrive in this AI-first world.From Cloud to AI: The New SaaS RevolutionSince SaaS moved software to the cloud 25 years ago, it has defi...

Moonvalley, a Toronto, Canada-based AI research company building AI video models and tools trained exclusively on licensed content, raised $84M in additional funding.Moonvalley said the new funding will help it scale the Marey system; expand its licensed content library; develop API access for developers and internal platform teams; and build features that studio and enterprise partners have re...

Leggings Are Losing Their Grip as Loose Pants Take Over.After dominating wardrobes for more than a decade, leggings are no longer the go-to bottom for many younger consumers — even in the gym. Activewear brands are scrambling to adapt.Free People Movement trackpants.After more than a decade of dominance in wardrobes and gyms alike, leggings are no longer the default bottom for many younger con...