The overwhelming majority of luxury goods sales are taking place in stores. New data from Euromonitor International reveals that in 2025, physical luxury stores accounted for 81% of personal luxury goods sales, with 52% of high-income shoppers preferring to shop in-store for fashion – up from 36% in 2023. The report found the global luxury market is valued at $1.5 trillion in 2025, and that the category "remains resilient" despite continued macroeconomic challenges “Amidst market uncertainty, the industry is undergoing a profound transformation, shifting from product-centric models to experience-driven engagement,” said Fflur Roberts, global insight manager for luxury goods at Euromonitor International. “Wellness, lifestyle and emotional resonance are emerging as new markers of status, reshaping how brands connect with consumers.”

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New Canva data shows vision boards are becoming a shared, visual tool for ambition, revealing how people are using creativity to clarify goals and take action on what’s next. As the energy of a new year settles in, one creative ritual continues to dominate feeds, group chats, and shared moments: the vision board. What was once a quiet, personal exercise has evolved into a highly social, highly visual practice. We’re seeing that shift play out in how people create with Canva. In 2025, vision board creations increased 13% year over year, with a sustained surge as people mapped out what they wanted from the year ahead. From career ambitions and personal milestones to affirmations and long-term goals, vision boards have become a way to visually articulate what matters, and to share that ambition with others.