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From recessionary retail to the “Joyconomy” and inclusivity to Web3, the consumer experts and futurists at Wunderman Thompson Intelligence have provided their annual forecast of the most compelling trends to watch.

The TikTok-famous, pink-colored condiment hit shelves in January with plans for further expansion.

The NPD Group shares insights into the booming prestige beauty category, others look closely at the buying mindset and habits of the sustainably conscious and … the drunk.

Seed Beauty’s cosmetics brand brought a Disney-inspired line exclusively to Ulta Beauty in April — the latest themed collection to hit the retailer's stores as part of an ongoing partnership.

Walmart received an exclusive launch window in March for Markwins Beauty Brands’ Sesame Street x Wet n Wild cosmetics collection before the line gradually rolled out to other major retailers.

Unilever’s Axe is promoting the February launch of its premium Fine Fragrance Collection by partnering with rapper Lil Baby on a virtual experience and manga available exclusively to Walmart shoppers.

Recent news include Walmart promoting a company veteran to chief merchandising officer and Sam's Club bringing on new agencies of record.

Unilever and Target teamed earlier this year to bring Michiru, the manufacturer's 2-year-old Japanese hair care brand, to the U.S.

The move aims to give advertisers more ways to connect their full-funnel Snapchat campaigns with lower-funnel sales on retail media networks.

The partners are celebrating one year of Mtn Dew Purple Thunder with a 33-stop "Thunderversary tour" featuring in-store events, live music and giveaways.