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Bad Rothenfelde – September 11, 2026 -- Seventy-four percent of Germans believe their diet has a major impact on their health, while 75 percent say they now pay closer attention to nutrition than a few years ago, according to a new Kantar survey of 2,000 people commissioned by heristo aktiengesellschaft.

The study, titled "Health on the Plate - Proteins, Longevity and the New Expectations of Food," was conducted in May 2026 among German residents aged 16 to 69 and is the third in heristo's generational barometer series, following editions on food (2024) and pet food (2025).

Atlanta – September 10, 2026 -- Overpriced luxury listings in Atlanta lose buyer interest within the first few weeks on market, often forcing price cuts that permanently weaken a seller's negotiating position, according to Luxury Real Estate Expert Jud Whitlock of Atlanta Fine Homes/Sotheby's International Realty.

Early market exposure determines final sale strength

Whitlock, cited in a recent HelloNation article, said the first weeks after a luxury listing goes live attract the highest concentration of serious buyers. Digital platforms prioritize fresh inventory, giving correctly priced homes maximum visibility and competitive interest. Listings launched above market value lose that early traction, and once online engagement drops, regaining momentum becomes difficult even after subsequent price reductions.

North Chicago, Ill. – September 07, 2026 -- Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, has released a global study of more than 12,000 beauty-involved consumers across nine markets showing a decisive shift away from one-time aesthetic procedures toward personalized, long-term treatment plans.

Global survey data points to a structural change in patient demand patterns

The Layered Beauty: The New Aesthetic Mindset report, based on the 12,000-consumer dataset combined with practitioner input and regional analysis, finds patients increasingly expect multimodal treatment strategies that evolve with their goals and life stages rather than single-session fixes.

Skin quality now anchors broader aesthetic and wellness spending

Respondents identified skin quality as the foundation of aesthetic care, integrating treatments into wider beauty and wellness routines rather than treating them as isolated interventions.

Frankfurt – September 07, 2026 -- BYD has climbed to fifth place among the most attractive electric vehicle brands for German consumers actively planning a purchase within the next three years, up from 11th place in the general population, according to a new BearingPoint study.

BYD outperforms among active buyers while legacy brands hold overall lead

Across the full sample, Volkswagen leads brand attractiveness at 31%, followed by Audi at 29% and BMW at 28%. Among the subset of consumers with concrete purchase intent, BMW tops the ranking at 44%, ahead of Audi at 31% and Volkswagen at 30%. BYD scores 20% in this group, surpassing Kia, Hyundai, Ford, Tesla and Skoda.