The Global Risks Report 2026, the 21st edition of this annual report, marks the second half of a turbulent decade. The report analyses global risks through three timeframes to support decision-makers in balancing current crises and longer-term priorities. Uncertainty is the defining theme of the global risks outlook in 2026. GRPS respondents viewed both the short- and long-term global outlook n...

Texas rare-earth magnet maker Noveon Magnetics has raised $215 million from investors as the U.S. pushes to develop domestic sources of a vital electronics component that China, the world’s largest supplier, has under a chokehold.One of the few U.S. rare-earth magnet makers, Noveon is riding a wave of urgency stemming from a U.S. trade war with China that has put once-obscure critical minerals...

Market analysts generally agree that the semiconductor industry is growing rapidly, even if they differ on specific forecasts. Most estimates place the market at $630 billion to $680 billion in 2024, with expectations that it will reach around $1 trillion to $1.1 trillion by 2030, largely driven by AI and data-center demand. While this outlook is optimistic, it may still significantly underesti...

Pitti Uomo has introduced Hi Beauty, a dedicated space for 14 niche perfume brands, integrating fragrance as an accessory alongside clothing and shoes.The premier men’s fashion trade show is embracing the fragrance-as-accessory trend with a niche perfume showcase, while it looks toward other men’s grooming categories.The fragrance boom arrived this week at Pitti Uomo as one of the fashion ind...

Sneakers have held down the footwear business for years, driven by constant growth from industry leaders like Nike and Adidas. Now, questions are rising about how much further that growth can go.Despite a decades-long boom, recent Bank of America market analysis signals the beginning of a long-term deceleration in the sneaker industry, with sportswear sales slowing to just 1.3% in 2025.But indu...

Lacoste has unveiled two new padel courts in Courchevel, bringing a fresh sporting dimension to the French alpine resort.Set at the base of the Émile Allais slalom stadium, the courts offer a vivid contrast to the snow-covered landscape, with their signature green surfaces framed by mountain views and the nearby INEOS Club House.Designed for year-round play, the installation combines Lacoste’...

You know that feeling when you want to practice your serve but no one’s available to hit with you? Or when you’re playing a casual match with friends and everyone’s arguing about whether that ball was in or out? Jaehong Jeon has created something that aims to solve both problems, and it does so in the form of a surprisingly friendly-looking robot.ORVY is a court-centered companion robot desi...

This RB insight showcase how a small millinery shop evolved into a global fashion powerhouse. It’s shows a clear recipe for success by starting with a sharp point of view, then relentlessly convert creative wins into scalable product categories, from hats and resortwear to fragrance, cosmetics, fine jewelry, and watches. Chanel No. 5 and the first cosmetics line were not side projects; they we...

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