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September 11, 14:20
PPAI Releases Landmark Study Showing Branded Merchandise Supports a $472 Billion Global Economic Footprint
Branded merchandise connects brands and people every day, but its impact extends well beyond the products consumers wear, use, receive or purchase. A landmark study commissioned by Promotional Product
September 11, 09:20
Omdia: US PC Shipments Grew 1.0% in 2Q26, While Full-year Market Forecast to Decline 10.7%
New Omdia research shows that US PC shipments (excluding tablets) grew 1.0% year-over-year (YoY) in 2Q26 to 18.8 million units, returning to growth following a 7.0% decline in 1Q26. Growth was driven
September 10, 14:30
NIQ’s Optiq™ Goes Live in Discover, Expanding Access to Trusted Consumer Intelligence
NielsenIQ (NIQ), a leading consumer intelligence company, today announced that Optiq is now live within Discover, NIQ’s platform for accessing, analyzing and applying consumer and market intelligence,
September 10, 11:25
Andersen Global Establishes New Member Firm in France
Andersen Global adds depth to its presence in France with the addition of Andersen Société d’Avocats (Andersen in France), a Paris-based member firm offering integrated legal capabilities to clients i
September 09, 15:30
Dubai Chambers to Train 14,000 Private Sector Companies in Agentic AI
Dubai Chambers has launched specialised Agentic AI training for more than 14,000 private sector companies, helping businesses build the skills needed to adopt the technology across their operations.
Global XR headwear shipments by form factor, 1H23 to 1H26
September 07, 17:55
Omdia: Global XR headwear shipments fall 39% in 1H26 as XR glasses growth fails to offset headset decline
Global shipments of XR headwear declined 38.7% year-on-year to 1.9 million units in the first half of 2026, according to the latest data from Omdia. While XR glasses are gaining traction, their growth
September 06, 14:45
Bahrain Signs its Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh
The agreement provides the formal framework for Bahrain’s participation in Expo 2030 Riyadh, enabling preparations to advance across the key organizational and operational aspects of its presence thro
September 04, 13:55
Humanoids Dominate the Headlines, but Specialized Physical AI Captures Value in $18 Billion Market, Arthur D. Little’s Blue Shift Finds
Arthur D. Little’s (ADL) Blue Shift, its forward-looking institute exploring the impact of emerging technologies on business and society, today published I, Robot (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?i
September 03, 15:30
Global Tech Sales Forecast to Reach $1.4 Trillion in 2026, Even as 56% of Consumers Delay Purchases, NIQ Finds
Global sales of consumer technology and durable goods are forecast to reach $1.4 trillion in 2026, up 5.1% year over year, even as 56% of consumers say they have delayed a technology purchase because
September 03, 08:41
Egon Zehnder Names Ayşe Güçlü Onur Global Human Resources Practice Leader
Egon Zehnder has appointed Ayşe Güçlü Onur as Global Leader of its Human Resources Practice. This appointment comes as companies and boards increasingly look to CHROs to help shape business strategy,
September 02, 15:50
Bakers Delight Modernises Digital Marketing Systems and Accelerates Deployment Times With Boomi
Boomi (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fboomi.com%2F&esheet=54596416&newsitemid=20260901569534&lan=en-US&anchor=Boomi&index=1&md5=40ccc7f3930dc4d61ccc0f3bd9b87ddd), th
September 02, 15:30
Antrique Joins the MIT Industrial Liaison Program and Startup Exchange (ILP & STEX) to Expand its Global Innovation Network
Antrique Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“Antrique”) today announced that it has joined the Industrial Liaison Program and Startup Exchange (ILP & STEX) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), strengt
August 30, 11:50
Omdia: Global TV Shipments Grow 3.6% in 2Q26 as Market Headwinds Intensify
Global TV shipments grew 3.6% year-on-year (YoY) to 48.8 million units in 2Q26, supported by demand around the FIFA World Cup and Amazon Prime day timing, despite increasingly challenging market condi
August 30, 11:15
Omdia: Southeast Asia Smartphone Shipments Fall 23% in 2Q26 to Lowest Level Since 2014
Southeast Asia’s smartphone market declined 23% year-on-year in 2Q26, with shipments falling to 19.3 million units, the lowest quarterly level since 2014, according to the latest research from Omdia.
August 28, 13:40
83% of Chinese Consumers Use Quick Commerce, Offering a Glimpse into Grocery's Future
The next major shift in retail may not be happening on shelves. It is happening in the everyday grocery basket, where speed, convenience and top-up missions are reshaping how consumers buy. Quick comm
August 28, 11:15
74% of Shoppers Use AI for Discovery—NIQ Showcases What That Means for the Consumer Purchase Journey in New Report
Consumers are increasingly turning to new technologies to help navigate a more complex shopping landscape. Nearly three-quarters of shoppers now use AI for product discovery, while retail media has gr
August 28, 10:30
ISG Announces 2026 ISG Paragon Awards™ Asia Winners
Information Services Group (ISG (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.isg-one.com&esheet=54595211&newsitemid=20260826868001&lan=en-US&anchor=ISG&index=1&md5=d4a911ffd6a
August 27, 16:20
Omdia: Foldable smartphone shipments will double to 36 million units by 2028.
The foldable smartphone market is expected to grow by more than 20% annually through 2028, with shipments reaching 36 million units, as leading vendors introduce innovative form factors, according to
August 27, 10:30
FORTÉ Acquires Vega Global, APAC's Largest Systems Integrator, Expanding Global Reach
FORTÉ (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourforte.com&esheet=54594663&newsitemid=20260825202399&lan=en-US&anchor=FORT%26%23201%3B&index=1&md5=bb17d15dab646eda878e33a
August 24, 10:40
Milliman names Jim Fulton next CEO
Milliman, Inc. (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.milliman.com&esheet=54585875&newsitemid=20260811027168&lan=en-US&anchor=Milliman%2C+Inc.%2C&index=1&md5=95841835b2
August 23, 10:30
58% of Consumers Say They Don’t Care Whether a Product is a National Brand or Private Label. They Just Buy What They Need
As fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) prices rose 26% globally between 2021 and 2025, consumers have become more deliberate about where they save and where they spend. NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) has release
August 21, 11:15
Packaging Redesigns See 4% Average Volume Lift, NIQ Finds
NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a global leader in consumer intelligence, today named the winners of its ninth annual Design Impact Awards, recognizing eight package redesigns that combined stronger shopper ex
August 19, 10:40
Omdia: Wearable Shipments Fall 2% as Consumers Shift to Screenless Trackers and Advanced Sports Watches
Global wearable band shipments fell 2% year over year in 2Q26, but the headline decline masks a growing divide in consumer demand according to the latest estimates from Omdia. Smartwatch shipments gre
August 19, 10:10
TOURISE and Oxford Economics Release New Global Report on Tourism Resilience in an Era of Permanent Disruption
TOURISE, in collaboration with Oxford Economics, today released a new report (https://www.tourise.com/en/knowledge-hub-detail/resilience-in-a-world-that-doesn%E2%80%99t-reset%3A-redesigning-tourism-fo
August 18, 17:40
Foundever Successfully Closes a Holistic Recapitalization, Reducing its Debt by Nearly $900 Million and Strengthening its Financial Position for Long-Term Growth
Foundever Group S.A.® (“Foundever” or the “Company”) - a global leader in integrated customer experience, digital operations and analytics services, today announced that it has successfully closed a h
August 18, 14:35
Uniphore Launches Marketing AI as Marketing Moves Beyond the CDP
Uniphore (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.uniphore.com%2F&esheet=54589552&newsitemid=20260817325069&lan=en-US&anchor=Uniphore&index=1&md5=5d0e0cc32257cd0ed14d9798
August 14, 09:20
Omdia: iPhone Users Spend 40% More on Microdramas Than Android Users
New Omdia research reveals that iPhone users spend around 40% more on microdrama apps than Android users, challenging common assumptions about who consumes and pays for this rapidly growing form of en
August 13, 10:55
Gen Z Spending is Expected to Reach $12 Trillion by 2030. Here‘s Why That Doesn’t Matter as Much as Brands Think
The biggest shift in consumer spending isn‘t generational—it’s behavioral. New research from NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) finds consumers across every age group are increasingly making the same calculation:
August 12, 11:30
Andersen Global Expands Legal Capabilities with Beech Incorporated
Andersen Global enters into a Collaboration Agreement with Beech Incorporated, a legal firm based in South Africa, broadening its legal capabilities in the region. Beech Incorporated provides legal
August 11, 10:15
South Korean Shoppers Buy FMCG Products Less Often but Spend More Per Trip as Market Growth Slows, According to Worldpanel by Numerator
South Korean shoppers are buying FMCG products less frequently but spending more on each shopping trip. The latest FMCG Market Review from Worldpanel by Numerator shows shopping frequency fell during
August 11, 09:50
Omdia: Supply Pressures Weigh on Global Tablet Market as Shipments Decline 10% in Q2 2026
The global tablet market entered an expected period of decline in Q2 2026, with shipments falling 10% year on year to 36 million units, according to the latest research from Omdia. For the first time
August 09, 13:30
China’s Commerce Innovation Is Reshaping Global Retail
Commerce models pioneered in China—including live commerce, social commerce and quick commerce—are increasingly influencing how consumers discover, shop and engage with brands around the world, accord
August 06, 10:08
‘Cheers to Beer’ Celebrates the Drink at the Heart of Life’s Meaningful Moments
Ahead of International Beer Day on August 7th, AB InBev, the world's leading brewer, launched “Cheers to Beer,” a new global campaign celebrating the timeless role beer plays in culture and communitie
August 04, 15:45
NIQ Returns to IFA 2026 to Lead Industry Conversations on Growth, Innovation, AI and Consumer Transformation
As the Official Global Insights Partner of IFA Berlin 2026, NIQ (NYSE: NIQ) will continue to play a leading role shaping industry discussions , bringing together data, AI-driven intelligence, and huma
August 04, 11:30
Omdia: Global Smartphone Shipments Fell 6% in 2Q26 as Supply-side Pressures Reshape the Market
Global smartphone shipments fell 6% year on year (YoY) to 272.0 million units in 2Q 2026, according to Omdia (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fomdia.tech.informa.com%2
August 02, 12:30
Industrial Info Resources Launches IIR Envoy™ MCP, Bringing Human-Verified Industrial Intelligence Directly Into AI Through Model Context Protocol
Industrial Info Resources (https://www.industrialinfo.com/) (IIR), a leading provider of energy and industrial market intelligence built on primary research and human verification, today announced the
July 31, 15:35
Mary Kay Releases 2026 Sustainability Report Highlighting Transformative Progress Across Social, Economic, and Environmental Impact Globally
Mary Kay Inc. (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marykayglobal.com%2F&esheet=54579726&newsitemid=20260730240667&lan=en-US&anchor=Mary+Kay+Inc.&index=1&md5=f47c9a3c6d
July 31, 13:30
120 Million AI Pay Transactions in a Single Week: AI Shopping Agents Move From Theory to Checkout
The debate is shifting as early examples show AI shopping agents completing transactions in some markets. According to NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a leading consumer intelligence company, its global report
July 26, 13:50
NIQ Expands GenAI Capabilities Across gfknewron, Turning Trusted Intelligence into Decisions Faster
NIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a leader in consumer intelligence, today announced the expansion of AI-powered Smart Insights across its gfknewron (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fn
July 23, 14:30
NIQ and Circle K Expand Global Analytics Collaboration Across More Than 12 Countries
NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a leading consumer intelligence company, and Circle K today announced a multi-year global agreement spanning more than 12 countries across North America and Europe. The collabor
July 23, 13:55
Airship Announces Results Guarantee; Releases Commissioned Study Finding 476% ROI for Composite Organization
Airship, the mobile-first customer experience platform leader, today announced its Airship Results Guarantee, a corporate commitment to achieve predetermined business outcomes for new customers. Concu
July 22, 09:55
Microsoft Platforms Drive AI Modernization in Asia Pacific
Enterprises across Asia Pacific are increasingly incorporating Microsoft cloud and AI platforms into integrated operating environments as they respond to economic uncertainty, evolving regulations and
July 21, 11:10
NIQ Appoints Irina Stoian as Chief AI Commercial Officer
NIQ today announced that Irina Stoian has joined the company as Chief AI Commercial Officer, a newly created role designed to accelerate NIQ’s enterprise AI commercial strategy and help clients turn t
July 19, 14:40
China's ~$900B Live-Commerce Market Now Approaches US E-Commerce Scale
The center of gravity in global retail has shifted East. The formats now driving the fastest growth in global retail (live shopping, social commerce, and delivery in minutes) were pioneered and scaled
July 19, 14:15
Andersen Consulting Adds Collaborating Firm Smartbridge
Andersen Consulting announces a Collaboration Agreement with Smartbridge, a Texas-based digital and AI technology firm, enhancing its capabilities in data and analytics, and digital transformation ser
July 19, 11:40
K-Beauty Goes Global: Sales Surge 53% as Korean Innovation Reshapes Beauty Growth
NIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a global leader in consumer intelligence, today released new findings showing K-Beauty has become a rapidly growing global beauty segment, with value sales up 53% year-over-year and 1
July 16, 10:00
Andersen Consulting Deepens Advisory Solutions in Turkey with ODS Consulting Group
Andersen Consulting adds collaborating firm ODS Consulting Group, enhancing its platform across digital transformation, talent strategy, and operational advisory services. Founded in 2008 and headq
Worldwide smartphone shipment market share top vendors 2Q22 to 2Q26
July 15, 17:50
Omdia: Global Smartphone Market Down 4% in 2Q26 While Apple and Samsung Soared
According to Omdia’s latest research (https://omdia.tech.informa.com/), global smartphone shipments fell 4% year-on-year in 2Q26 as the ongoing memory crisis disrupted supply and pushed up component c
July 15, 17:35
Samsung Becomes a Sisvel Wi-Fi Multimode Pool Licensee and Licensor
Samsung Electronics has signed up as a licensee of the Sisvel Wi-Fi Multimode pool and has also become a licensor under the programme. The decision by the South Korean company - a global R&D powerh
July 15, 14:50
Esri to Debut the Power of Where Collection at 2026 Esri User Conference
Esri (https://www.esri.com/en-us/what-is-gis/overview), the global leader in location intelligence, will debut the Power of Where Collection (https://powerofwhere.com/?aduc=Public_Relations&aduca=2026
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