1. (PDF) BCG - 2026 트루 럭셔리 컨수머 인사이트: 로고 과시의 종말과 AI 기반 구매 확산건강한 하이엔드 성장 체계로의 복원력 확인: 1만 명의 최상위 바이어 대상 조사 결과, 개인 명품 마켓이 연평균 2~5% 안정기 진입세 속에 일회성 구매자 비중 감소(60%→40%) 및 경험·라이프스타일로의 매출 믹스 다변화 달성.부당한 가격 프라이싱 거부와 로고 소멸 서사: 로고 노출도(Logo Visibility)가 최하위 구매 요인으로 밀린 반면 디자인 및 독점적 장인정신이 부상, 유저의 70%가 가치가 입증되지 않은 단가 인상에 구매를 전격 거부하는 구조화 발현.구전 수준의 신뢰도를 획득한 AI...

For the 12th edition of True-Luxury Global Consumer Insights, BCG and Altagamma partnered to explore the current and emerging landscape of the luxury sector, uncovering the factors driving growth and the opportunities ahead.This year, the annual quantitative consumer survey is unique in its scale and scope for 2026, collecting and analyzing the views of more than 10,000 True-Luxury respondents, compiling insight and intelligence across 100+ questions put to top-tier and aspirational buyers. Each year sees the survey expanding in terms of sou...

Apple has published a patent for smart eyewear that can automatically tighten its grip on the wearer's nose when it detects that the glasses are slipping. The invention aims to improve comfort and stability for everyday eyewear while addressing one of the key engineering challenges for future augmented reality (AR) glasses.The patent, US 2026/0186322 A1, describes a self-adjusting nose pad that actively responds to changing conditions such as movement, perspiration, or changes in the position of the glasses. Instead of relying on fixed rubbe...

The category’s sales are stagnant and its chains are faltering, but Domino’s can emerge as a winner.The U.S. pizza market has lost much of its momentum as consumers increasingly favor other dining options such as chicken, Mexican food, and frozen meals. While investor sentiment toward pizza chains has weakened, Domino's Pizza may still represent an attractive long-term investment thanks to its strong competitive position and resilient business model.For decades, Domino's and Pizza Hut dominated the American pizza market through nationwide...

The two-seat Topolino is aimed at traveling in resorts and neighborhoods, and one version uses ropes instead of doors.Fiat began U.S. sales of the Topolino, a two-seat, fully-electric compact car, priced from $13,995, with a top speed of 25 mph.Fiat Chief Executive Olivier Francois positions the Topolino as a niche alternative to low-speed vehicles, like golf carts, for daily commuting.Federal regulations from over two decades ago allow low-speed vehicles, which do not require crashworthiness standards, to be sold in the U.S.Italian automake...

America’s crude inventories are flirting with dangerous levels, while exports of gasoline and diesel hover near records.Despite a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, global oil markets remain vulnerable to renewed geopolitical disruptions. Although crude prices retreated after the fighting paused in June, U.S. oil inventories remain unusually low, leaving limited room to absorb another supply shock.According to the U.S. Department of Energy, commercial crude inventories increased by 3 million barrels last week, marking t...

The tech could find a home in off-grid coastal communities around the world.A new generation of underwater “kites” is emerging as a promising solution for harnessing tidal energy—particularly for off-grid coastal communities that currently rely on expensive and polluting diesel generators. Developed by researchers including teams at SRI International and UC Berkeley, these systems aim to capture energy from slow-moving tidal currents that traditional technologies struggle to utilize efficiently.Tidal energy has long been recognized for it...

Beijing talks to top companies about protecting their technology after it wins fans in Silicon Valley.Chinese artificial-intelligence models from companies like DeepSeek and Moonshot AI have become core to daily work at many American companies.Beijing is considering tightening its grip on homegrown AI technology to prevent valuable proprietary technology from being shared with adversaries.Chinese officials are discussing measures such as more stringent regulatory reviews, public release deferrals and foreign investment restrictions.American...

Birkenstock has partnered with French ballet footwear house Repetto for a limited-edition collection that blends orthopedic comfort with ballet-inspired elegance. Released under Birkenstock's premium 1774 collaboration line, the collection reinterprets several of the brand's iconic silhouettes through Repetto's refined design language.The collaboration features three footwear styles, each combining Birkenstock's signature cork footbed and ergonomic construction with details inspired by classical ballet.The first model is a redesigned Arizona...