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Skin care is everywhere now; the hashtag #SkincareRoutine has over 23 billion views on TikTok. The skincare industry is just getting larger and larger with more companies marketing skincare to younger generations. The global skincare market was worth $133.90 billion in 2018 and is projected to grow to $200.25 billion by 2026.

One of my earliest memories of watching golf was when John Daly won the 1995 Open Championship at St. Andrews. Daly didn’t fit the image of the typical professional golfer; instead he was known as the guy who would not be allowed into your local country club. Daly’s party appearance and attitude were about 25 years too early for golf, as in recent years, the Waste Management Phoenix Open (also known as WM) has become known for the party atmosphere it brings to the PGA Tour. Hit a hole-in-one on 16? Get ready for beer can showers. 

Last month, the video game company, Square Enix, announced the sequel to their Final Fantasy VII Remake, Rebirth. While most Final Fantasy fans expected an actual remake of the classic, we instead got a new telling of the story. As Final Fantasy continues into the 21st century, the series that has sold 168 million units worldwide since 1987 continues to reinvent itself, bringing in new fans with each new release. 

See our insights in action! This quarter we have been speaking with the trades and our partners about various topics: consumer behavior, non-alcoholic spirits, and our brand new Media Report! Here is some of the top coverage from these past couple of months.

Bloomingdale’s is a luxury department store staple in the US, and their iconic brown shopping bags can be spotted all over the country. The store’s ethos “is to create a shopping experience that customers will not find elsewhere.” Like most department stores, they sell a large assortment of clothing, jewelry, furniture, housewares, and more, but they are focused on staying innovative in the ever-changing retail landscape.