The better a brand meets consumers’ expectations, the more loyal they will be. That’s according to the 17th annual Brand Key Loyalty Leaders List, an identification of the top 100 brands according to their ability to create customer loyalty.  Amazon topped this years’ ranking, with digital innovation, entertainment platforms and long-standing heritage brands among 2025’s leaders. Rounding out the top five were google, Microsoft, Apple and Coca-Cola. 2025 Loyalty Leaders — Top 25 1. Amazon (Online Retail) 2. Google (Search) 3. Microsoft (Tech) 4. Apple (Smartphones) 5. Coca-Cola (Beverages) 6. Samsung (Smartphones) 7. Paramount+ (Video Streaming) 8. ChatGPT (AI) 9. TikTok (Social Networking) 10. Levi Strauss (Apparel Retailers) 11. Discover (Credit Cards) 12. McDonald’s (Fast Food) 13. Netflix (Video Streaming) 14. PayPal (Online Payments) 15. Dunkin’ (Coffee) 16. Disney+ (Video Streaming) 17. Hyundai (Automotive) 18. Walmart.com (Online Retail) 19. Toyota (Automotive) 20. Domino’s (Pizza) 21. Trader Joe’s (natural foods) 22. Nike (athletic footwear) 23. The Home Depot (retail home improvement) 24. American Express 9credit cards) 25. Jeep (automotive)

Retail has spent years accelerating with faster shipping, faster browsing, faster checkouts, faster everything. But today, consumers are signaling something different. They’re tired. Tired of rushing. Tired of impulse buying. Tired of digital noise. Tired of the pressure to make decisions instantly. A new movement is emerging in response: slow commerce. Slow commerce isn’t about being sluggish. It’s about being intentional. It’s about thoughtful shopping, meaningful storytelling, and purchases that feel grounded rather than reactive. And it’s a shift that plays directly to the strengths of catalogs. Why Slow Commerce Is Gaining Momentum Consumers are pushing back against the “buy now” culture for several reasons including overstimulation, quality concerns, and emotional fatigue. Shoppers are craving experiences that feel human, tactile, and trustworthy. They want to slow down, consider their options, and choose products that align with their values. Consumers are pushing back against the “buy now” culture for several reasons including overstimulation, quality concerns, and emotional fatigue. Shoppers are craving experiences that feel human, tactile, and trustworthy. They want to slow down, consider their options, and choose products that align with their values. This is exactly where catalogs excel. Click on the article link to discover more on this fascinating subject.

Visual communication is no longer optional: Design-led companies are achieving stronger brand cohesion, clearer communication, and faster go-to-market outcomes. Neuroscience shows it works: Creative visual content triggers memory encoding 74% faster and generates significantly more emotional engagement than dull alternatives. Gen Z demands it: 90% say they do their best work visually, and 83% use unapproved tools just to communicate effectively within outdated systems. Every week, the average company burns through nearly nine different visual communication tools, losing time, clarity, and cohesion in the process. Teams spend 25 hours producing work that could take 10. And despite investing billions into visual content creation globally, most organizations are losing value through fractured systems and text-heavy workflows that neuroscience now proves simply don’t work. Our newly-released State of Visual Communication Report reveals a striking truth: while some companies still debate the importance of visual communication, the most forward-thinking organizations are already seeing measurable ROI. And the reasons are as scientific as they are aesthetic: visually engaging content triggers memory encoding 74% faster than dull alternatives. This isn’t just a matter of design preference; it’s biology.