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British consumers spending on small indulgences

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British consumers spending on small indulgences

British consumers are feeling better about their economic prospects and starting to spend again.
Body Temples : Austerity : Recession
UK consumers are more value-conscious than ever

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UK consumers are more value-conscious than ever

Bargain-hunting is driving the shopping behaviour of UK consumers. 
Datamonitor : Bargains : Value
Sri Lankan newspaper launches mosquito-repellent edition

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Sri Lankan newspaper launches mosquito-repellent edition

Sri Lankan newspaper Mawbima has created the world’s first mosquito-repellent newspaper.
Brandstanding : Print Media : Vernacular Vibe
Hospitality sector taps into LGBT travel market

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Hospitality sector taps into LGBT travel market

Hotels and resorts are increasingly rolling out ads and services aimed at gay travellers.
Hotels : Dinks : Marriott
ASOS launches social shopping micro-site

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ASOS launches social shopping micro-site

ASOS unveils As Seen on Me, a micro-site dedicated to social commerce.
Asos : As Seen On Me : Instagram
Apple moves into digital health-tracking market

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Apple moves into digital health-tracking market

The technology brand has launched a mobile hub that will pull together all of a user’s health data.
Apple : Self-Quants : Fitness Tracker
Beauty brand draws on search data to create targeted haircare ads

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Beauty brand draws on search data to create targeted haircare ads

GumGum and L’Oréal know what colour your hair is from your digital history. 
GumGum : L'Oréal : Ombre Hair Dye
New social app Stitch connects older adults

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New social app Stitch connects older adults

Stitch is a new app designed to help older adults connect for companionship of all kinds.
Stitch : App : Online Dating
Cosmopolitan adds to growing number of women’s conferences

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Cosmopolitan adds to growing number of women’s conferences

Cosmopolitan magazine’s Fun Fearless Life is the latest in a growing number of female-focused conferences and networking events.
Cosmopolitan Magazine : Fun Fearless Life : Women In The World
Chromebooks surge in popularity in US

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Chromebooks surge in popularity in US

Google’s laptops now account for 25% of all low-cost laptops sold in the US.
Chromebook : Google : Laptops
Tapping into the Middle East market with veil-friendly haircare

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Tapping into the Middle East market with veil-friendly haircare

Germany’s Henkel has launched a shampoo specially designed for veiled hair.
Haircare : Hijabistas
Comptoir des Cotonniers launches digital stores in France

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Comptoir des Cotonniers launches digital stores in France

The French fashion retailer has launched its Fast Shopping concept in Paris, Toulouse and Marseille.
Comptoir Des Cotonniers
Holiday Inn owner launches hotels focused on wellness

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Holiday Inn owner launches hotels focused on wellness

The wellness trend continues apace, with a new hotel chain dedicate to 'healthy and active' lifestyles.
Wellness : InterContinental : Hospitality
Hermès celebrates its US success with a female-focused launch

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Hermès celebrates its US success with a female-focused launch

At the Manhattan launch of its autumn women's collection, Hermès toasted its burgeoning US business.
Hermès International : Feminist Luxury : Luxury Retail
New York Design Week 2014: Top 10

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New York Design Week 2014: Top 10

There was a resurgence of avant-garde design on show at New York Design Week 2014. Sight Unseen OFFSITE, curated by Monica Khemsurov and Jill Sin...
New York Design Week : Sight Unseen: OFFSITE : Monia Khemsurov
Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 Review

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Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 Review

LS:N Global presents highlights from this year’s shows, including a selection of the most interesting new products as well as two exhibitions whi...
Clerkenwell Design Week 2014 : Craftsmanship : Product Design
Internet Week New York 2014

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Internet Week New York 2014

During Internet Week New York, the city's booming technology sector steps into the limelight.
Internet Week New York : Bill De Blasio : Netflix
US approves technology using Kinect in healthcare

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US approves technology using Kinect in healthcare

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a rehabilitation system that marks the first time the Microsoft Kinect will be used in a healthca...
Microsoft Kinect : Healthcare : Jintronix
New app from L'Oréal lets users try products virtually

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New app from L'Oréal lets users try products virtually

L’Oréal's new beauty app shows what its cosmetics will look like on users' faces.
L'Oréal Paris : Genius Makeup : App
Same-day delivery start-up and mall operators set to disrupt marketplace

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Same-day delivery start-up and mall operators set to disrupt marketplace

A local US start-up is disrupting Amazon's leadership of the same-day delivery marketplace.
Deliv : Startup : Same-day Delivery
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