by Dimitar Ganev | Oct 2, 2019
The reputation of the world’s best-known lingerie retailer is under growing threat as the brand has been repeatedly accused of being anachronistic and disconnected from the current sociocultural zeitgeist. The recent media discussion around Victoria’s...
by Commetric | Sep 2, 2019
The most widely used vegetable oil in the world has recently become a subject of fierce debates, mainly because of its environmental impact. Consumer backlash intensified late last year when UK retailer Iceland focused its marketing campaign on the negative effects of...
by Commetric | Sep 2, 2019
Commetric’s research into social media crises within the fashion industry was quoted in the Financial Times article “How much heat does it take to burn a brand?”. The article analyses how online outrage has made luxury brands more vulnerable than...
by Dimitar Ganev | Aug 26, 2019
Against a backdrop of scandals ranging from cultural appropriation to environmental damage, big fashion brands try to position themselves as relevant and forward-looking by promoting their gender-neutral products. Gucci was the most often mentioned brand in the recent...
by Dimitar Ganev | Aug 2, 2019
The growing popularity of the health and wellness trend, alongside the pervasive veganism and flexitarianism movements, have put the dairy alternatives market on the investment radar of many players in the food and drink industry. Global demand for plant-based...
