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How COVID-19 is changing the world of beauty

This report by McKinsey & Company was created on the basis of their previous global consumer survey. The report outlines how the beauty industry has been known for its resiliency during crises. However, there have been shifts in trends across the globe concerning what the future of beauty...Read more

How the U.S. lost ground to China in the contest for clean energy

In this article, we see a western approach to the analysis of China's investment in cobalt. In the article we are told the US 'lost' in a race with China to secure Congo's cobalt supply, but again we see a very 'savior-like' description of the event. The US is painted to be Congo's safety net,...Read more

Home as Refuge, Fewer Reusables, Less Privacy: The Consumer Trends Emerging From Coronavirus Lockdowns

This article posted on the Wall Street Journal takes a timely look at global consumer trends since the start of Coronavirus Lockdown. The information summarized discusses emerging trends such as activism, pride, and mobility that are heavily influencing how consumers are shopping as...Read more

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