As millions of people using GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro slim down, they're sparking an unexpected boom in the fashion and retail industries—with users ditching their old wardrobes and fundamentally changing their shopping habits.

The trend is creating what retailers are calling "a new consumer." People losing significant weight are replacing entire closets, driving sales across clothing stores, while also shifting their spending patterns on everything from takeaways to entertainment. It's a fascinating case study in how health innovations can ripple through the broader economy in ways nobody quite anticipated. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Sometimes the biggest business opportunities emerge from unexpected intersections—in this case, between healthcare innovation and consumer culture.