As we move deeper into the 2020s, the global luxury sector finds itself at a fascinating, albeit complex, crossroads. Based on the Ipsos Global Trends 2025 and other research conducted by Ipsos, this report outlines a market defined not by linear growth but by deep psychological duality.
Ben Page introduces July’s edition of Ipsos Update with his reflections on the mounting public concern about inflation and the consequences of this for consumer spending. Alongside updates on how people around the world are reacting to cost-of-living pressures, this month’s articles focus on topics which include the demographics and psychographics of Pakistan, and the changing global attitudes towards refugees. We also take a look at the latest Ipsos Views papers on the growth of commerce ecosystems, achieving intimate consumer connections in large communities, and the use of AI to predict future innovation success.