CBX Daily 3/21/2025

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CultureBanx Team
March 21, 2025

Today, Gen Z and AI prevail, but let’s start with how cosmetic surgery is triggering travel on a large scale…

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BBL Surgery Fuels Growth In The $200 Billion Medical Tourism Industry  

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As the cost of healthcare care continues to rise in the U.S., medical tourism, a process of traveling to a different country for procedures is becoming increasingly popular. Pop culture stars like Kim Kardashian West and Nikki Minaj who receive major attention for their shapely physiques have become the modern-day apogee of plastic-surgery normalization. With cost savings of up to 90% for surgical or cosmetic procedures, the medical tourism market is expected to reach more than $200 billion globally by 2027.

Gen Z And AI Experts On The Rise As Chief Transformation Officers Fade Out                      

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As we enter a new era in the workforce, the traditional C-suite landscape is moving toward a rapid transformation. The relentless pace of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation is expected to make several critical executive roles, particularly chief transformation officers, obsolete within the next five years, marking the emergence of a new landscape where chief AI officers and chief information/data officers will become more prominent.

U.S. Retail Sales Decline Sharply Amid Economic Uncertainty                     

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Retail sales in the U.S. saw a sharp decline in January, dropping 0.9%, the largest monthly decrease in nearly two years. This downturn reflects mounting pressure on the economy, as looming tariffs, persistent inflation, and extreme weather conditions continue to impact both businesses and consumers. Hurricanes, wildfires, and winter storms have disrupted supply chains, damaging retail infrastructure, delaying shipments, and limiting product availability.

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LVMH is lifting the age limit for its CEO position, allowing Bernard Arnault to stay at the helm until 85. Is this a testament to his unmatched leadership and vision, or does it raise concerns about succession planning and the lack of a clear pipeline for young leadership at LVMH?

A. "Irreplaceable" by Beyoncé – Arnault’s leadership is seen as timeless, and LVMH believes his experience and vision are irreplaceable, making age just a number in the luxury empire’s success
B."Young Forever" by Jay Z & Mr. Hudson – LVMH doesn't see an immediate successor with the same level of vision, or that it prefers to maintain Arnault’s leadership during uncertain economic times
C. "The Show Must Go On" by Queen – This move highlights the challenges of leadership transition and filling C-suite roles which LVMH is not prepared for

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Why There's A Millionaire Exodus & Their Next Destination                     

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There's a global wealth migration looming with 0.24% of the total global millionaire population planning to relocate in 2025. A good number of these high-net worth individuals are looking at UAE and Singapore as potential locations. With the murky waters in countries facing political and financial instability, the migration is imminent but on the bright side, the number of millionaires is always on the rise as in 2024, there was a 5.1% increase in the number of millionaires.

Is DeepSeek’s AI Model Challenging Silicon Valley’s Tech Monopoly?                    

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Silicon Valley has long dictated the rules of artificial intelligence, with OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic pouring billions into developing foundational models. But DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is shaking that status quo with a price tag that barely registers on the scale—just $5 million. For Black and Brown communities, this shift isn’t just about technology; it’s about what’s possible when you don’t have the backing of venture capitalists willing to write blank checks.

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Cosmetic surgery inspires constant “Peekaboo” moments in the tourism industry, as Kendrick Lamar and AZ Chike tell it in our CBX Vibes!