Consulting

13 Aug, 25

‘C-cool’ trend reshaping global perceptions

Chinese brands integrating innovation with cultural expression Labubu, viral success China’s creative industries are no longer just reacting to Western trends; they are generating them. The viral success of the character Labubu, a quirky forest elf popularized through social media and collaborations with the Louvre and Uniqlo, is one telling example. “The most notable example […]
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07 Aug, 25

Amrita Banta of Agility Research & Strategy: Understanding the Evolving Behaviour of the World’s Wealthiest

In a recent conversation with Hubbis, Amrita Banta, Managing Director at Agility Research & Strategy, shed light on the company’s mission to decode the shifting priorities of high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) clients. With a dual focus on data-driven research and strategic consulting, Agility Research & Strategy, along with its digital platform Affluential.com, has carved out […]
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07 Aug, 25

Silver vs. next gen: who’s really shaping the future of luxury?

On one side stands the Silver Generation: affluent, loyal, and still the foundation of global luxury sales. On the other hand, we have Millennials and Gen Z, digital natives with high standards and rapidly changing preferences. Agility Research & Strategy’s latest AFFLUENTIAL™ TrendLens and WealthLens research, conducted with 6,043 affluent and HNW consumers across the US, Europe, and […]
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04 Feb, 25

Visa-free option gets stamp of approval

Our Managing Director, Amrita Banta, was featured in Chinadaily.com, emphasizing how easing entry for international visitors not only boosts tourism but also fosters stronger economic and cultural ties. Travelers given passport to convenience as they benefit from more streamlined entry procedures Throughout 2024, China steadily expanded its visa-free travel program, easing entry procedures for international […]
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04 Dec, 24

Shaping 2025: Key Trends in the Luxury Landscape

As we approach 2025, the luxury sector is undergoing transformative shifts across wellness, travel, digital innovation, and food and beverage (F&B). While the sector overall is expected flat growth, HNWIs continue to outperform other segments, with 57% of HNWIs globally expecting their disposable income to increase, indicating a strong appetite for luxury spending. Affluent consumers increasingly seek […]
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23 Oct, 24

How Can Luxury Brands Lure the Ultra-high-net-worth Consumers?

MILAN — Luxury’s skyrocketing prices may have left aspirational consumers with window shopping as their sole comfort, but high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals don’t seem to be skimping on their shopping sprees, undaunted by the dampened macroeconomic landscape. Over the past 12 months, Europe, as well as Japan, has been swarming with UHNWIs eager to splurge on luxury products and, most importantly, […]
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