Artificial intelligence is replacing intuition when it comes to determining what shoppers will pay.

Big music festivals produce a torrent of content for social media, but the fashion is equally as important, as what influencers wear to Coachella can quickly become a big seller in stores worldwide.

Online sales growth is slowing, returning to its pre-pandemic trajectory. As shoppers head back into the store, their new expectations around service set the stage for the next chapter of retail.

This week, everyone will be talking about LVMH’s latest results, the return of Coachella and an important US inflation gauge.