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Culture & Media

Stat: World Cup viewers seek social connection in hospitality

The World Cup is set to drive 9.3m consumers into UK pubs, bars and restaurants this summer, highlighting the continued power of live sport to turn hospitality venues into shared cultural spaces.

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Food & Drink

Stat: How convivial dining is on the decline

Nearly one in five people now eat dinner on the sofa, according to a new global study by Ingka Group (Ikea’s parent company) – a sign that the communal dining table is losing its central role in domestic life.

The Grey Goose Chip Shop by Grey Goose, UK
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Food & Drink

Grey Goose elevates the late-night chippy

Grey Goose is set to reimagine the classic British chip shop, pairing martini cocktails with indulgent French fries in a high-low, late-night experience.

Soft Wins by On, Switzerland
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Culture & Media

Innovation Debrief 2025: Sober Socials

Amid digital overload, consumers are seeking moments of connection away from the internet. But for many, sobriety, connection and affordability are top of mind. Clubs and bars are being replaced with reading parties, supper clubs or meeting in arcades to play claw machines, while coffee shops are emerging as venues for daylight partying.

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Luxury

Bougie Basics

Household activities and hygiene routines are being transformed into moments of everyday opulence driven by self-care rituals and social hangouts in the evolving personal care market.

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Health, Wellness & Sport

Connected Healing

Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and CEO of Remedy Place, tells LS:N Global how the intersection of social wellness and technology is creating a new era of connected healing.

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Marketing & Branding

Brand Innovation Debrief: Refy

By blending minimalist innovation, community-driven marketing and immersive brand experiences, viral beauty brand Refy is proving it’s here to stay.

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Fashion

Luxury’s New Clubhouse Model

Luxury brands are shifting towards exclusive, product-free spaces that prioritise immersive experiences in a bid to captivate their most valued clients.

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Technology

Global Wellness Summit 2024: Progressive and Preservative Wellness

This year’s Global Wellness Summit highlighted how wellness is becoming polarised, with the drive for self-optimisation colliding with a powerful shift towards connecting with inner wellbeing, creating a dynamic and unpredictable new frontier for health.