National / Media | Japan Pulse Jan 18, 2012
2012 trends: consumer 'neta,' relocating and regional flavors
by Felicity Hughes
Trendwatchers say it will all be about keeping it 'real' and local in 2012.
2012 trends: consumer 'neta,' relocating and regional flavors
Trendwatchers say it will all be about keeping it 'real' and local in 2012.
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