8 Ways Consumer Tastes Are Changing

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US News and World Report - 2/24/2017 - Ryan Derousseau - Consumer tastes change with the wind. What's the hottest item one day later becomes just another fad. But it's on retailers, designers and restaurants to predict what consumers will be drawn to next. And the most nimble of companies will react first, taking advantage of the newfound popular items or trends. Euromonitor International has tried to make a few predictions with its annual look at consumer trends this year. And while some, like personalization and wellness, aren't new, they're evolving beyond their original iterations and forcing companies to adapt. Here's how these new trends look this year and what that could mean for retailers, manufacturers, designers and even restaurants. Read more @ http://money.usnews.com/investing/artic ... e-changing