TREND REPORTS
The Rise of Premium Private Label and its Impact on Discount Retailers
[Business]
2019/09/05 10:56
Stigma and stereotypes have faded for store brands and name brands, respectively. The premium assortment of products in the retailer-branded portfolio continues to expand. And though discount retailers have historically focused on store brands (or, private labels as we often refer to them), many have a renewed interest in name brands amid demand for premiumization. It’s an exciting time for al...
Neura Raises $16M to Help Brands Target Online Users Based on Real-World Habits
[Investing]
2019/09/05 10:56
Neura, a platform that helps developers personalize their apps to increase engagement using real-world activities and behaviors, has raised $16 million in a series B round of funding.Led by Pitango Venture Capital and Liberty Technology Venture Capital II, with participation from AXA Ventures, Moneta Capital, and Amdocs, among others.Launched in 2013 out of UpWest Labs, a Silicon Valley-based a...
Mcdonald's Drive-Thru Electric Charging Stations in Sweden - McCharge
[Business]
2019/09/05 10:55
As the number of electric-powered passenger cars is increasing in sweden, mcdonald’s has grown to become sweden’s largest restaurant chain for electric car charging.After installing its first charging posts as early as 2009, the mega-chain now counts with 55 charging stations around the scandinavian country. The expansion of charging stations continues as mcdonald’s aims to include charging...
(Infographic) What Brick-and-Mortar Shoppers Care About Most
[Consumer]
2019/09/05 10:55
Families earning $25,000 to $50,000 a year account for a quarter of brick-and-mortar shoppers.Brick-and-mortar shoppers are pretty evenly distributed across generations, but there are some key demographics that stand out, according to new research from consumer intelligence company Resonate.Families with a combined income of $25,000 to $50,000 a year account for 25% of brick-and-mortar shoppers...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Expanding Electric-Vehicle Adoption Despite Early Growing Pains
[Business]
2019/09/04 10:00
The latest analysis of our Electric Vehicle Index shows the global electric-light-vehicle industry continues to make solid progress. To accelerate growth further, several hurdles need to be overcome.The global electric-vehicle (EV) industry continues to expand rapidly. However, regional performance varies, with some EV markets approaching near-mainstream status, while others remain stuck in neu...
5 Innovative Ideas in Sustainable Beauty Packaging
[Design]
2019/09/04 10:00
Every year, over 120 billion units of packaging are produced by the global beauty industry. From do-it-yourself shampoo to reusable mascara tubes, here are some of the best sustainable beauty innovations we’ve seen in recent months.Every year, over 120 billion units of packaging are produced by the global beauty industry, most of which rely on plastic. If this trend continues, landfills will r...
How Amazon’s Shipping Empire Is Challenging UPS and FedEx
[Business]
2019/09/04 10:00
The e-commerce giant has blanketed the U.S. with warehouses and package-sorting centers, flooded the streets with vans and taken to the sky.Amazon.com Inc’s recent breakup with longtime shipping partner FedEx Corp. shows how far the e-commerce giant has come in creating its own delivery network.Over the years, Amazon has played down its ambitions. But as consumers flock to its site for everyth...
Bosch is Working on Glasses-free 3D Displays for In-Car Use
[Tech]
2019/09/04 10:00
German auto industry giant Bosch is developing new technology that will add glasses-free 3D imaging to future versions of its in-car digital display technology. These 3D displays use passive 3D tech, which means you won’t need to wear glasses to see the effect, and it also skips eye tracking, which is a key ingredient for most high-quality glasses-free 3D displays today.Going glasses-free and...
Graphene Clothing Prevents Mosquitoes from Being Attracted to Skin
[Tech]
2019/09/04 10:00
Throughout history, diseases spread by mosquitoes to humans have probably caused more suffering than all the wars combined. Current techniques for fighting mosquitoes usually involve chemicals, but these may have side effects for us as well as the surrounding environment. Heavy clothing can help, but as anyone who has spent time outdoors where mosquitoes are rampant will know, they tend to be p...
