David Kim

Retail & Lifestyle Editor

Consumer lifestyle editor and former retail analyst with expertise in fashion, home goods, and experiential retail. Spent 8 years as a buy-side analyst covering specialty retail and consumer durables before becoming editorial director at major trade publications. Known for identifying emerging consumer preferences, analyzing omnichannel strategies, and connecting lifestyle trends to investment opportunities in consumer-facing businesses.

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Starbucks Signals Confidence with Dividend Increase Amid Market Shifts and Consumer Trends

Starbucks Corp’s recent dividend increase and favorable coffee market conditions have boosted investor sentiment, but the company’s long-term success will depend on its ability to balance digital innovation with in-store experiences and navigate evo…

David Kim

05/10/2025, 01:15

3 minutes to read

DraftKings Navigates Prediction Markets Amid Regulatory and Consumer Shifts

DraftKings Inc. is navigating a shifting landscape of prediction markets and consumer behavior, with opportunities for growth through diversification, data analytics, and cross-generational appeal, but also facing risks such as regulatory backlash, …

David Kim

04/10/2025, 21:59

4 minutes to read

Cyberattack on Asahi Highlights Need for Resilient Retail Supply Chains in Japan

A recent cyberattack on a Japanese beer producer has exposed the fragility of digital and physical supply chains in retail, highlighting the need for retailers to adopt hybrid models that balance cybersecurity with resilient logistics and adapt to s…

David Kim

04/10/2025, 16:55

4 minutes to read

NVR Inc. Seizes Opportunities Amid Homebuilding and Mortgage Banking Shifts

NVR Inc., a leading US homebuilder and mortgage banker, is poised for a potential rebound as it navigates shifting macroeconomic conditions and capitalizes on emerging trends in homebuilding and mortgage banking, driven by consumer preferences for d…

David Kim

04/10/2025, 16:18

4 minutes to read

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Navigates Digital and Physical Retail Shifts Amid Market Volatility

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is navigating the shifting landscape of global beverage retail by investing in digital transformation, experiential marketing, and sustainability, while adapting to changing consumer habits and generational spending pa…

David Kim

04/10/2025, 15:05

5 minutes to read

Lindt & Sprüngli Navigates Trade Tensions and Market Shifts with Strategic Innovations

Lindt & Sprüngli AG faces challenges from trade tensions, cocoa price volatility, and shifting consumer preferences, but can leverage digital transformation, sustainability initiatives, and strategic risk management to adapt to changing market dyna…

David Kim

04/10/2025, 14:14

4 minutes to read

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Leverages AI and Share Buybacks Amid Market Volatility to Drive Growth

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners navigates market volatility while leveraging AI and share-buybacks to drive future growth, positioning itself to capitalize on emerging consumer trends and preferences in the European beverage market.

David Kim

03/10/2025, 11:05

4 minutes to read

Pandora A/S Faces Leadership Transition Amid Evolving Consumer Trends and Digital Integration

Pandora A/S, a Danish jewelry house, is navigating a leadership transition and shifting consumer dynamics, with new CEO Berta de Pablos-Barbier taking the reins to sustain the company’s momentum in a rapidly evolving market.

David Kim

30/09/2025, 10:35

4 minutes to read

IHG Leverages Digital-Physical Synergy and Sustainability to Boost Market Position

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is capitalizing on shifting consumer dynamics and digital-physical synergy, with its strategic initiatives tapping into evolving lifestyles, generational spending patterns, and the convergence of digital transform…

David Kim

29/09/2025, 10:00

4 minutes to read

Kweichow Moutai Thrives Amid China’s White-Wine Market Decline Through Digital Innovation and Heritage Branding

Kweichow Moutai, China’s leading spirits brand, has defied a decline in the country’s white-wine market, achieving incremental sales growth and a new share price high through its innovative omnichannel strategy and ability to adapt to changing consu…

David Kim

28/09/2025, 11:18

4 minutes to read

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