Emerging European consumer trends
October 12, 2017
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Research analyst Mintel has identified the key macro trends that are likely to define the European region in the coming year and beyond. This year’s
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Christmasworld 2018/19 trend forecast
September 22, 2017
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Christmasworld organiser, Messe Frankfurt, has released details of its decorative trend predictions for 2018/19, comprising four style worlds for festive décor. Leading European trend
Paperworld 2018/19 trends revealed
September 19, 2017
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Paperworld has pinpointed three trends for 2018/19 which focus on modern workplaces and office lifestyles. ‘Minimal + Excellent’, ‘Spirit + Ambition’ and ‘Work + Challenge’
Christmas 2017 Trends
August 1, 2017
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Livingetc lifestyle journalist, Neil McLennan, presented his Christmas 2017 trend forecast at Home & Gift, Harrogate after previewing the festive plans of leading British retailers
Pulse reveals A/W 17/18 trends
April 11, 2017
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The first of the summer shows, Pulse, is a beautifully curated, boutique trade event for inspiring new gifts, modern living and fashion accessories taking place
Ambiente pinpoints sustainably inspiring lifestyle trends
February 21, 2017
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Opening up their 2017 trend report with the keywords Sustainably Inspiring, Ambiente organiser, Messe Frankfurt, asserts that “honest handling of materials and the clarity of
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