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Inflation and the Rise of Online Grocery Shopping
Consumer Tech, Food & Drink, Global Trends, Inspiration, RetailOnline grocery shopping has been growing in popularity - but what are the impacts of inflation and how are consumers weighing up the benefits of online vs bricks and mortar?
Conscious consumption – Are consumers buying less?
Consumer Tech, Food & Drink, Global Trends, Inspiration, RetailOne of the unexpected changes due to COVID19 is that people are becoming more conscious about their well-being and the environment, which impacted their buying behaviours. Does this mean that consumers are buying less?
The Rising Cost of Living
Consumer Tech, Food & Drink, Global Trends, Health & Wellness, Inspiration, Retail2022 has hit consumers with a rising cost of living which many are finding difficult to absorb. What does it mean for A brands in retail?
The Expanding World of the Circular Economy
Consumer Tech, Global Trends, Inspiration, RetailHealth & wellness have become a major focus in consumer tech, especially since 2020. Its importance is more than evident at CES 2022, as nearly one fifth of the exhibitors were digital health companies. What is the momentum behind digital health tech?
Digital Health Tech as a Way to Health & Wellness Goals?
Consumer Tech, Global Trends, Health & Wellness, InspirationHealth & wellness have become a major focus in consumer tech, especially since 2020. Its importance is more than evident at CES 2022, as nearly one fifth of the exhibitors were digital health companies. What is the momentum behind digital health tech?
New Digital Era of Healthcare And Wellness
Consumer Tech, Global Trends, Health & Wellness, InspirationThe search queries related to “telemedicine” have surged drastically since January of 2020, but what does it mean for the healthcare sector? What is the future of “telemedicine”? How will it influence the health and wellness industry at a greater scale?
Post-corona digital lifestyles – are we ready?
Consumer Tech, Global Trends, Health & Wellness, Inspiration, RetailCorona interrupted, accelerated, or reversed many longstanding consumer and business habits. What changed? Basically, every activity and function that could move online did, fueling a mass digital migration. COVID‑19 fast-tracked many trends that are likely to remain.
What does the post covid kitchen hold?
Consumer Tech, Food & Drink, Global Trends, InspirationSince the COVID-19 pandemic began, the food industry has been turned upside down. Specifically, home cooking has seen a massive resurgence in popularity. What we want to know is whether people will keep cooking at home and what they care about.
Things You Should Know Amid Online Retailing Transformation
Consumer Tech, Global Trends, Inspiration, RetailAs the shift to online retailing accelerates in almost all markets, retailers face a multitude of challenges to stay ahead of their competitors and fend off threats from new companies and brands entering the market. How can we prepare for the transformation?
Are Retailers Ready to Embrace Omnichannel Marketing?
Consumer Tech, Global Trends, Inspiration, RetailThe retail world has gone through a massive transformation during the pandemic. And 2021 proves that dramatic changes will only continue in the next few years. Most importantly, omnichannel marketing has become one of the most influential trends in retail.
What’s Next for Smart Home Devices?
Consumer Tech, Global Trends, InspirationThe numbers from smart home sector sound highly attractive. However, even though consumers are buying into the smart home, there are still concerns about the growth of the sector. And these concerns can give a hint to the next step development for smart home devices.
Designed by FreepikThe Future of E-Commerce: Live Shopping Phenomena
Consumer Tech, Global Trends, Inspiration, RetailEver since live shopping started in China in about 2015, this way of shopping has gradually gained in influence in the E-commerce market and become a huge success. Most importantly, the trend is believed to have the potential to take over the E-Commerce industry in the West as well.
