Global Scans · Beauty & fashion · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Wearables, 3D printing, sensors and other technological advancements are likely to change the world of perceived beauty and fashion towards more integrative, online services. Find out how body scanners and conductive clothing will help us live better, more healthy lives and the downside risks emanating from those who would seek to interfere with them.

• [New] Shein will remain firmly rooted in Guangdong and build a world-class fashion industry cluster. BBC News
• [New] Gap Inc. said it plans to launch beauty at Old Navy this fall in 150 stores, including some in the form of shop-in-shops. The Business of Fashion
• [New] On top of candy and flowers, shoppers are expected to spend a record $7 billion on jewelry alone in 2026, making it the top Valentine's category by dollars. ParcelShield - Protecting More Than Packages
• [New] Vintage fashion shopping along with renting certain fashion items will be huge trends in 2026 and all will be worn with 2026 fashion extras. Sharp Eye
• [New] By 2026, personalized beauty will not be a luxury anymore. Beautetips
• [New] By 2026, sustainable beauty will not just be a marketing tool. Beautetips
• [New] As we look toward 2030, Fashion is moving toward Responsive Wearables. MEXC
• [New] Cosmetics & Personal Care: Amino acids are widely used to improve skin hydration, hair health, and anti-aging formulations, strengthening growth opportunities in North America and Europe. Yahoo Finance
• [New] The skin-care-make-up category, valued at $3.5 billion in 2025 and forecast to reach $10.4 billion by 2033, is redefining colour cosmetics. Estetica Export
• [New] Danish fashion brand Ganni aims to cut its carbon footprint by 50% by 2027 while continuing to expand. forbesindia
• Yes, we will see more AI in content, but the good ol' fashion Go LIVE feature or long-form content, like podcasts and YouTube, will still be wildly effective at conversion. Stan Blog
• As macroeconomic and geopolitical shifts continue to impact the world economy and the outlook for fashion, global sales of apparel and footwear are poised for slow growth over the period to 2030. Euromonitor
• In APAC, protein and collagen have been identified as functional ingredients with growth potential in APAC, particularly in beauty and healthy ageing categories. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
• The global beauty industry is experiencing a tectonic shift, opening unprecedented opportunities for visionary brands. Beauty Summit AI

Last updated: 09 March 2026