Global passenger traffic is set to surpass 2019 numbers for the first time in 2024, according to the Airport Council International. Reaching these flyers through retail and amenities partnerships has continued to be a focus for brands.

Many luxury companies have seen far better days, thanks to consumers pulling back on spending. Rather than lose out to brands and retailers offering more affordability, two resale companies are newly investing in initiatives aimed at appealing to budget-conscious shoppers. This week, a look at Rebag’s new paid membership program,…

In this edition of the Glossy+ Research Briefing, we examine how sponsored content on smaller influencer Instagram accounts receives more follower interaction, while on YouTube the opposite is true, as reported in Glossy’s newly released 2024 Influencer Index.

On Monday, the Federal Trade Commission officially filed a lawsuit against Tapestry in an attempt to block the deal. The lawsuit was rumored last week but now it’s official, the FTC alleges that the acquisition would be anticompetitive and give Tapestry a “dominant share of the ‘accessible luxury’ handbag market.”

To measure the impact influencers have on consumers’ purchasing behaviors, Glossy+ Research analyzed the levels of engagement influencers who made waves in 2023 received on their sponsored Instagram and YouTube posts, as well as the influencer marketing trends for the year ahead.

Since the beginning of the year there have been several news stories and coordinated leaks on what beauty brands are looking for buyers. But despite the number of brands purportedly on the market, what companies would be interested in buying them?