Apple
Apple’s move to build every U.S.-bound iPhone 17 in India marks a new chapter for global supply chains. India’s output has jumped 240% in a year, pushing past China to become Apple’s top supplier; reshaping trade, challenging rivals, and shaping what consumers expect from their next upgrade.
Consumer Packaged goods Industry
Kraft Heinz, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Unilever are reshaping strategy by breaking up sprawling portfolios. The goal is sharper focus, faster adaptation, and stronger consumer trust. Agility, digital engagement, and sustainability are emerging as the real drivers of growth in consumer goods
Consumers
The top 10 consumer giants now command $2.2T in revenue. Walmart and Amazon dominate on value and convenience, Apple and LVMH win on innovation and luxury, leaving the mid-market squeezed. For challengers, survival means sharper focus and faster moves.
Business
The $127T global stock market is less about profits and more about people. From U.S. tech giants to India’s fintech surge, consumer behavior is the real engine driving valuations and the clearest signal of where capital flows next.
AI-powered carbon capture
AI-powered carbon capture is turning emissions from a costly burden into valuable products. Saudi Aramco’s partnership with SandboxAQ shows how profitable sustainability can reshape business strategy and meet rising consumer demand for climate action.
Economy
Corporate tax policy is no longer just a backend issue,it’s shaping where businesses operate and how much consumers pay. As tax competition intensifies, small companies are relocating to stay competitive, making tax strategy a new driver of global pricing and growth.
Global
Global consumers are turning away from US brands, not because of quality, but because of identity. To navigate rising nationalism and geopolitical backlash, brands must localize, listen, and lead with empathy to stay relevant in a shifting global market.
AI-powered supply chain
AI is turning supply chains into strategic growth engines. With 90%+ forecasting accuracy and 25% faster fulfillment, companies moving beyond manual systems are gaining a sharp edge in efficiency, agility, and market leadership.
Retail
In 2025, global retail giants like Walmart, Amazon, and Apple continue to dominate the revenue charts, but scale alone is no longer enough. The real battleground lies in how quickly these companies can adapt to shifting consumer values, tech disruption, and demographic headwinds.
Airline
As airfare drops 5.3% year-over-year, a wave of budget-conscious travelers is reshaping the skies. Airlines face recession but consumers gain access. This shift signals more than cheap flights; it’s a reset in who travels, how often, and what that means for global business.
search engine
While ChatGPT now handles over 1 billion daily queries, Google still dominates discovery with 13.7 billion. Today’s consumers don’t stick to one search engine, they move fluidly across platforms like TikTok, Amazon, YouTube, and Instagram to discover, compare, and decide.
aritificial intelligence
With global growth revised down to 2.8% for 2025, consumers are entering a new era of caution. From Germany to Kenya, the shopping cart has become a signal of economic sentiment and businesses that miss the shift risk being left behind.