{"id":34079,"date":"2025-10-23T16:04:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T08:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/?p=34079"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:04:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T08:04:58","slug":"mood-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/trend\/mood-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Mood Markets: Tapping Into Emotion-Driven Demand"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"34079\" class=\"elementor elementor-34079\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eb48581 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eb48581\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b889b52\" data-id=\"b889b52\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2310e93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2310e93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Are Emotions Shaping Consumer Behavior in 2025?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1e5560b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1e5560b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-85c109f\" data-id=\"85c109f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c4caaf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c4caaf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In 2025, consumers are no longer just buying products\u2014they\u2019re buying emotional outcomes. Whether it\u2019s calm, joy, focus, or comfort, emotional states are now central to how people shop, especially in lifestyle categories. McKinsey\u2019s Future of Wellness 2025 survey highlights that wellness has become a top priority for U.S. consumers, especially among younger generations who embrace it as a daily, personalized practice. NielsenIQ adds that 65% of female consumers now actively seek products to support their mental wellbeing\u2014a 33% increase since 2022\u2014highlighting the growing demand for emotionally resonant offerings across demographics.<\/p><p>This shift is rooted in a post-pandemic world where uncertainty, digital fatigue, and rising mental health awareness have reshaped consumer values. Innova Market Insights reports that mental wellbeing has become a key purchase driver across lifestyle categories, with consumers increasingly seeking products that deliver comfort, relaxation, and emotional uplift. This growing emphasis on feelings-driven fulfillment is influencing everything from wellness sourcing to homeware and food and beverage categories, as buyers look beyond utility to mood-enhancing value.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a2c5aef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a2c5aef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1bb4b17\" data-id=\"1bb4b17\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50542cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"50542cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Are the Facts Behind Emotional Buying?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-365dab9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"365dab9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1bcecf0\" data-id=\"1bcecf0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7668a1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7668a1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Emotional Drivers and Consumer Behavior<\/h3><p>Emotional buying has shifted from anecdote to analytics\u2014now backed by measurable consumer insights. Mindforce Research finds that 70% of consumers say emotional triggers influence their purchase decisions, while Innova Market Insights reports that 68% of global consumers prioritize managing their emotional wellbeing and lifestyle independently. NielsenIQ\u2019s 2025 Consumer Outlook highlights a growing shift toward mood-based shopping, with consumers increasingly selecting products that support emotional states such as calm, happiness, and energy\u2014especially in wellness, home, and personal care categories.<\/p><h3>Market Impact and Strategic Advantage<\/h3><p>The emotional economy is expanding rapidly. Euromonitor projects the global market for mood-enhancing products\u2014like wellness accessories, comfort snacks, and ambient lighting\u2014to grow at 12.3% CAGR through 2028. Emotional resonance is no longer a soft metric; it\u2019s a strategic advantage. Products that reflect emotional intent are outperforming neutral ones by up to 30% in repeat purchase rates, reshaping how brands connect with consumers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-960a296 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"960a296\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c9e83a4\" data-id=\"c9e83a4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42fca41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42fca41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where Is Emotion Driving the Strongest Product Demand? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d9a6c63 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d9a6c63\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-08d4b8a\" data-id=\"08d4b8a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7894bca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7894bca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Across categories, emotion is influencing product development, merchandising, and sourcing strategy. The following three areas\u2014sensory design, food and beverage, and home environments\u2014are leading the charge.<\/p><h3>Sensory Design: How Products Look, Feel, and Smell<\/h3><p>Consumers are increasingly drawn to products that engage the senses\u2014visually, tactilely, and aromatically\u2014because these cues directly influence mood, memory, and emotional response.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Color<\/strong> as Emotional Language is reshaping product design in 2025. Instead of focusing on specific shades, consumers respond to emotionally charged palettes that promote calm, clarity, or energy. From soothing neutrals to expressive brights, color is being used as a tool to personalize space and influence mood. Searches for \u201ccozy home accessories\u201d and \u201ccolor therapy d\u00e9cor\u201d are up 28% year-on-year, signaling a growing interest in emotion-focused design.<\/li><li><strong>Texture<\/strong> as Comfort Texture plays a vital role in emotional engagement. Plush, velvety, and matte finishes convey warmth and care, while natural materials like wood, linen, and ceramic add emotional depth. A 2025 consumer study found that 72% of shoppers say packaging texture influences their perception of product quality, with soft-touch materials\u2014often used in bedding and loungewear\u2014driving emotional comfort and perceived value.<\/li><li><strong>Scent<\/strong> as Emotional Memory Scent is directly linked to the limbic brain\u2014the center of emotion and memory. Aromatherapy products like candles, diffusers, and essential oils have entered the mainstream. The global aromatherapy market is projected to reach $3.8 billion by 2026; nearly half of consumers (48%) say scent shapes how they perceive product quality and emotional value.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de4471f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de4471f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-757e29e\" data-id=\"757e29e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-768e8b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"768e8b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2126257928-768x499.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-34082\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2126257928-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2126257928-600x389.jpg 600w, https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2126257928-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2126257928-1536x997.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2126257928-2048x1329.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-94c6f1b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"94c6f1b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-34cd3b6\" data-id=\"34cd3b6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9026b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9026b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Sourcing Tips for Sensory Products<\/h3><p>Buyers should look for:<\/p><ul><li>Aromatherapy items like scented candles, diffusers, body lotions, and massage body oils with calming ingredients like lavender, chamomile, or sandalwood. Packaging often highlights emotional benefits using terms like \u201ccalm,\u201d \u201crelax,\u201d \u201cstress relief,\u201d or \u201csoothe.\u201d<\/li><li>Bath accessories with plush textures and ergonomic designs\u2014think spa-style towel sets and neutral-tone bath trays, bath mat, body brushes, and scent-infused soaps etc. Products that emphasize softness and skin-friendly materials are especially appealing.<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.hktdc.com\/en\/Product-Catalog\/Homeware-Lifestyle-Essentials-53e3bb7ce3a011ea883f06c82c63b760\/1?ref_source=SGH&amp;utm_source=social_org&amp;utm_medium=nb_org&amp;utm_campaign=growth_mkt_buyer_moodmkts_homeware_org&amp;utm_content=pec_mkt&amp;DCSext.dept=2&amp;utm_id=20251022_603\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Discover lifestyle essentials that elevate everyday comfort\u2014from scented accents to tactile bath upgrades.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>Textile comfort items, such as breathable sheets, soft comforters, and silk or cotton loungewear, are gaining popularity among consumers. To stand out in this category, prioritize soft-touch packaging and sleep-enhancing claims. Look for product highlights such as \u201cbetter sleep,\u201d \u201cgentle on skin,\u201d \u201crelaxation wear,\u201d or \u201cnighttime comfort.\u201d<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.hktdc.com\/en\/Product-Catalog\/Home-Textiles-7826fc1de3a011ea883f06c82c63b760\/1?utm_source=social_org&amp;utm_medium=nb_org&amp;utm_campaign=growth_mkt_buyer_moodmkts_htextiles_org&amp;utm_content=pec_mkt&amp;DCSext.dept=2&amp;utm_id=20251022_705\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Explore soft-touch textiles and loungewear designed to nurture rest, comfort, and nighttime rituals.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Together, these products reflect a broader shift toward sensory-based self-care. According to HHProcessors\u2019 2025 report, 67% of consumers now incorporate daily rituals for mental clarity and relaxation\u2014often through the use of scented and tactile comfort products.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-80b9e65 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"80b9e65\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c0c38e4\" data-id=\"c0c38e4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ad2679 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ad2679\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Food &amp; Beverage: From Nourishment to Ritual<\/h3><p>Food and beverage choices are increasingly tied to mood-based rituals\u2014daily moments that help consumers unwind, focus, celebrate, or reconnect. In 2025, this category has evolved from basic nourishment to holistic self-care, with consumers choosing products for their ability to comfort, recharge, and create moments of balance.<\/p><ul><li>Calming Drinks<\/li><\/ul><p>Once centered around herbal infusions, the drinks category has expanded into fruit-flavored wellness beverages and functional drinks that support stress relief, better sleep, and mental clarity.<\/p><ul><li>Mindful Snacks<\/li><\/ul><p>Snacking is evolving into a mindful form of emotional self-care. Consumers are reaching for options that soothe without guilt\u2014 such as nutrient-rich comfort snacks with indulgent flavors and wholesome ingredients. According to Mintel\u2019s Global Snacking Trends 2025 report, 63% of consumers snack to improve their mood, placing personal satisfaction above convenience or hunger.<\/p><ul><li>Wellness Wines<\/li><\/ul><p>Wine now fulfills more than a celebratory role\u2014it complements the emotional side of dining. Red wine remains the world\u2019s most consumed type, valued for its rich flavor and mellow tannins that promote after-work relaxation. Champagne and sparkling wines are gaining share beyond special occasions, appreciated for their feel-good sparkle. According to International Wines and Spirits Record (IWSR), three in ten sparkling-wine drinkers now enjoy these beverages casually at home. Low- and alcohol-free varieties continue to surge, driven by younger consumers seeking balance. The global non-alcoholic wine market is forecast to grow at a 23.5% CAGR through 2034, with sparkling styles leading urban sales and expanding the appeal of mindful drinking.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-60ba365 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"60ba365\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8ae0527\" data-id=\"8ae0527\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5bd054 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f5bd054\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2463726517-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-34083\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2463726517-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2463726517-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2463726517-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2463726517-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_2463726517-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-38ee4a2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"38ee4a2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e334f2\" data-id=\"8e334f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb0d03e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bb0d03e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Sourcing Tips for Food &amp; Beverage<\/h3><p>Buyers should look for:<\/p><ul><li>Herbal teas and functional drinks with ingredients like chamomile, ginger, and ginseng. Packaging often highlights emotional benefits using terms like \u201crelax,\u201d \u201ccalming,\u201d \u201cstress relief,\u201d \u201cenergy boost,\u201d or \u201csleep support.\u201d These cues make them ideal for mood-based merchandising.<\/li><li>Wines with descriptors like \u201clight-bodied,\u201d \u201cbalanced,\u201d or \u201crefreshing\u201d are increasingly favored for casual, mood-based consumption. Sparkling varieties\u2014especially those with wellness cues or lighter formats\u2014are gaining traction among Gen Z and millennials, who seek more mindful drinking experiences.<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.hktdc.com\/en\/Product-Catalog\/Food-Beverage-d53b86f8e39f11ea883f06c82c63b760\/1?ref_source=SGH&amp;utm_source=social_org&amp;utm_medium=nb_org&amp;utm_campaign=growth_mkt_buyer_moodmkts_f&amp;b_org&amp;utm_content=pec_mkt&amp;DCSext.dept=2&amp;utm_id=20251022_794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Source herbal teas, wellness drinks, and wines that bring comfort, clarity, and joyful moments to daily life<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>Snacks that blend comfort and nutrition\u2014such as dark chocolate with fruit infusions, nut clusters with natural sweeteners, or oat bites paired with warm spices. Look for packaging that highlights mood benefits and nostalgic flavors.<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.hktdc.com\/en\/Product-Discovery\/Food-dd38ba2be39f11ea883f06c82c63b760\/snacks\/1?utm_source=social_org&amp;utm_medium=nb_org&amp;utm_campaign=growth_mkt_buyer_moodmkts_snacks_org&amp;utm_content=pec_mkt&amp;DCSext.dept=2&amp;utm_id=20251022_912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Browse mood-friendly snacks\u2014from indulgent bites to nostalgic blends that support mindful moments. <\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Today\u2019s food and beverage choices reflect a growing desire for comfort, balance, and intentional living. According to Mintel\u2019s 2025 trends report, consumers are drawn to products that offer calm, clarity, or a sense of control in their daily lives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-90d811e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"90d811e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b935fda\" data-id=\"b935fda\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b3dc13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b3dc13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Home &amp; Lighting: Designing for Emotional Impact<\/h3><p>In 2025, the home has become more than a place to live\u2014it\u2019s a space for restoration and spiritual connection. Consumers are designing their environments to enhance inner calm and clarity. This shift is part of a broader movement toward \u201cemotional architecture,\u201d where every element of the home contributes to how people feel.<\/p><ul><li>Home Decor<\/li><\/ul><p>Increasingly, home d\u00e9cor is being embraced as a tool for personal renewal. McKinsey reports that 58% of consumers made changes to their homes to feel more relaxed, favoring design choices that foster warmth, vitality, and self-expression. From layered textures to curated vignettes, interiors are shifting toward more intuitive, mood-responsive styling.<\/p><ul><li>Lighting Solutions<\/li><\/ul><p>Lighting is now a key tool to nurture emotional balance. Adjustable LEDs, mood lamps, and color-changing bulbs help consumers shift their space from energizing brightness to soothing warmth. According to MarketsandMarkets, the smart lighting market is projected to grow from $9.86 billion in 2025 to $17.38 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 12.0%. What\u2019s more, a 2025 IKEA survey found that 63% of consumers believe lighting directly affects their mental state.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d3e3c96 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d3e3c96\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0d9afb7\" data-id=\"0d9afb7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0a2d32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d0a2d32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_1839271096-768x512.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-34087\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_1839271096-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_1839271096-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_1839271096-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_1839271096-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/newsbites.hktdc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/shutterstock_1839271096-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-86dbb69 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"86dbb69\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33ec312\" data-id=\"33ec312\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-efdd710 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"efdd710\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Sourcing Tips for Home &amp; Lighting<\/h3><p>Buyers should look for:<\/p><ul><li>Home d\u00e9cor that tells a story\u2014look for abstract art, sculptural pieces, and handcrafted wall accents that evoke emotion and individuality. Prioritize color palettes that promote warmth and calm, such as earth tones and muted neutrals. For personality-driven spaces, bold pieces in vibrant hues like bright blue, sunny yellow, or coral red can add energy and visual impact. Buyers should also consider mixed materials\u2014ceramic, wood, metal, and textile blends\u2014that offer tactile richness and design depth.<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.hktdc.com\/en\/Product-Catalog\/Home-D%C3%A9cor-75f39207e3a011ea883f06c82c63b760\/12?sort=BEST_MATCH&amp;utm_source=social_org&amp;utm_medium=nb_org&amp;utm_campaign=growth_mkt_buyer_moodmkts_homedecor_org&amp;utm_content=pec_mkt&amp;DCSext.dept=2&amp;utm_id=20251022_10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Refresh your range with home d\u00e9cor that adds character, invites individuality, and creates a welcoming atmosphere in every space.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><ul><li>Lighting solutions that support mood and function\u2014adjustable brightness and color temperature help shift spaces from energizing to restorative. Smart features like app control and preset modes such as \u201cfocus,\u201d \u201ccozy,\u201d and \u201crelax\u201d are in demand, offering intuitive ways to match lighting with daily routines. Products with voice activation or scheduling add flexibility and ease to modern living.<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.hktdc.com\/en\/Product-Catalog\/Home-Products-Lights-Constructions-3be405d3e3a011ea883f06c82c63b760\/1?ref_source=SGH&amp;utm_source=social_org&amp;utm_medium=nb_org&amp;utm_campaign=growth_mkt_buyer_moodmkts_lighting_org&amp;utm_content=pec_mkt&amp;DCSext.dept=2&amp;utm_id=20251022_608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Source mood-enhancing lighting that transforms everyday spaces into emotional sanctuaries. <\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f238661 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f238661\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b003a6d\" data-id=\"b003a6d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd26fe3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd26fe3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Should Sourcing Professionals Respond?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e6282b6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e6282b6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-44ef2cf\" data-id=\"44ef2cf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e202565 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e202565\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The mood market isn\u2019t a trend\u2014it\u2019s a transformation. As emotional resonance becomes a key driver of consumer behavior, sourcing professionals must evolve their approach. Today\u2019s buyers prioritize products that reflect how people want to feel\u2014not just what they need to do. This means curating with empathy, selecting items that support feel-good rituals, and merchandising with sensory storytelling.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d003e6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1d003e6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fbadb75\" data-id=\"fbadb75\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e890e75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e890e75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Emotion as a Strategic Lens<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9088c50 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9088c50\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3451dae\" data-id=\"3451dae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca415a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca415a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In 2025, emotion is no longer a soft factor\u2014it\u2019s a strategic lens for sourcing, branding, and product development. Consumers are shaping their lives around how they want to feel, and the most successful products are those that meet them there.<\/p><p><strong>Ready to turn emotional insights into sourcing action? Discover mood-enhancing products and lifestyle essentials on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.hktdc.com\/?utm_source=social_org&amp;utm_medium=nb_org&amp;utm_campaign=growth_mkt_buyer_moodmkts_emp_org&amp;utm_content=pec_mkt&amp;DCSext.dept=2&amp;utm_id=20251022_343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>hktdc.com Sourcing<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2014where emotion meets innovation.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong><em>Bonus for Suppliers<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p><em>Products that support emotional wellbeing\u2014through comfort, mood, or personal rituals\u2014are gaining traction across sourcing platforms. If your brand delivers sensory value through design or experience, now is the time to stand out. Join <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcing.hktdc.com\/?utm_source=social_org&amp;utm_medium=nb_org&amp;utm_campaign=growth_mkt_buyer_moodmkts_emp_org&amp;utm_content=pec_mkt&amp;DCSext.dept=2&amp;utm_id=20251022_343\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>hktdc.com Sourcing <\/em><\/a><em>to connect with buyers seeking lifestyle-driven, feel-good essentials.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b5eff1e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b5eff1e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3dc4400\" data-id=\"3dc4400\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5b43c8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"b5b43c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b78f9db elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b78f9db\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-525b587\" data-id=\"525b587\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a183a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"7a183a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1281\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1281\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Sources<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1281\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1281\"><p><strong>Consumer Psychology &amp; Market Trends<\/strong> McKinsey, NielsenIQ, Euromonitor, Innova Market Insights, HHProcessors, Mindforce Research, IWSR, Exploding Topics, IKEA, MarketsandMarkets, HKTDC Buyer Sourcing Behaviour Survey 2025<\/p><p><strong>Lifestyle &amp; Home Design<\/strong> Pantone, Pinterest Home Trends 2025, McKinsey Home as a Wellness Hub, Statista, Grand View Research, IMARC<\/p><p><strong>Brand Storytelling &amp; Engagement<\/strong> Forrester, LinkedIn B2B Institute, Geni$rive, DigitalStoryteller.io, Flow.ninja, Licera Inc., Bluemeteor, HKTDC NewsBites<\/p><p><strong>Sourcing Platform &amp; Buyer Guidance<\/strong> hktdc.com Sourcing, HKTDC Support Centre, HKTDC NewsBites<\/p><p><strong>Search Trends &amp; Analytics<\/strong> Google Trends, Google Ads Keyword Planner, Exploding Topics, GWI, AgencyJet<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2b7a960 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2b7a960\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-923fa13\" data-id=\"923fa13\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-589c571 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"589c571\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Are Emotions Shaping Consumer Behavior in 2025? 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