Wellness retreats and salon experiences are all the rage among China’s health-conscious Gen Z consumers. Here's how brands can tap this lucrative market. The wellness sector in China has surged in the fallout from the pandemic. Consumers in the country reported the highest share of spending on wellness-related online products and services, according to McKinsey. With this increased interest, u...

The Chinese housing market has missed the inflation memo. New data out this week showed Chinese new-home prices in the country falling roughly 1% in the last year, breaking more than 6 consecutive years of rising prices.Although a relatively small drop, the fall in new-home prices is just the latest piece of evidence that paints a concerning picture for the largest residential property market i...

The new portable Inergize Cold Plunge Tub lets you benefit from cold therapy whenever and wherever you want.This solution is ideal for athletes or health-conscious consumers who are on the move but still want to boost their energy, recovery, and immunity on demand. The Inergize Cold Plunge Tub is made up of a lightweight inflatable, yet ultra-durable tub that provides powerful cooling, filtrati...

Our latest Consumer Pulse research shows that there’s more pressure than ever on consumer confidence. But despite a general feeling of pessimism, there are signals of hope in consumer behavior.Whether it’s at gas pumps or in grocery stores, people across the United States have been feeling a pinch in their pocketbooks this summer. Inflation is the highest it’s been in decades, and consumers...

To commemorate Serena William’s 27th and final year as a professional athlete, Nike harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to show just how far the tennis queen’s game has evolved.In collaboration with AKQA Studios, the sportswear giant clicked rewind, and pit Williams’ 2017 Australian Open performance against her first Gram Slam at the 1999 US Open. Incredibly, by combing throu...

'Working with creators will only become more important for brands'. There are many reasons marketers work with creators, including boosting audience engagement and reaching new customers. Don’t miss Brandweek, Sept. 12–16. Join us in Miami for an unforgettable five-day experience featuring leaders from Shake Shack, Journey, the NFL, El Pollo Loco, Hyundai and more. Book now.More than 50 milli...

Startup patents breakthrough way to stay cool outside without harming the planet. The Kensho unit, the world's first outdoor air conditioner that is not powered by electricity. There are no wires, no power supply and no greenhouse gas emissions with the revolutionary Kensho unit, which has been developed and patented in Israel. It simply, silently and gently blows out a jet of freezing nitrogen...

Logs and records of its customers’ journeys fill out petabytes—and court case dockets.You won’t see a single Tesla cruising the glamorous beachfront in Beidaihe, China, this summer. Officials banned Elon Musk’s popular electric cars from the resort for two months while it hosts the Communist Party’s annual retreat, presumably fearing what their built-in cameras might capture and feed back...

How uncertainty has shaped different stages of US VC valuations.US VC valuations have begun, in some ways, to mirror the broader market uncertainty, but certain stages and sectors have proved remarkably resilient, as some startups remain able to demonstrate their potential for value creation.Our Q2 2022 US VC Valuations Report, sponsored by Silicon Valley Bank, shows how investor sentiment has...