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(PDF) BCG - What the Alternative Protein Industry Can Learn from EV Companies
[Business]
2024/08/07 09:08
Alternative proteins burst onto the scene a decade ago, promising comparable taste to animal proteins and fewer greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. But alternative proteins have faced challenges in winning over consumers: today, plant-based meat accounts for only 1% of meat dollar sales in US retail, and many alternative protein startups face tight private capital markets.Key TakeawaysGovernments a...
Presti Raises $3.5M for AI-Powered Product Photography
[Investing]
2024/08/07 09:07
Presti is using GenAI to replace costly furniture industry photo shootsIf you’ve ever bought a sofa online, have you thought about the homes you can see in the background of the product shots? When it’s time to release a new collection, furniture brands usually spend a small fortune on photo shoots. It’s a cumbersome and expensive process as it’s not easy to move furniture around.That’s wh...
(Video) Rooftop EV Solar Box Unravels to 6x Its Size, Charging Car Off-Grid
[Product]
2024/08/07 09:06
GoSun's EV Solar Charger expands by six times to provide a meaningful charge and range boost while the car is parked.From humble beginnings as the solar hot dog cooker guys, all the way through to full-blown solarized camping trailers and tiny homes, GoSun has developed a knack for creating unique products that put the sun's power to work here on Earth. Its newest product promises to be its mos...
How to Grow a $100 Million Brand: Diversifying Your Offering
[Business]
2024/08/07 09:05
Today’s brands are constrained by crises across direct-to-consumer and wholesale distribution and limited external funding pools. But it is still possible to scale a small label, even in today’s tough environment. BoF Insights is The Business of Fashion’s in-house consultancy. We partner with leading fashion and beauty brands and investors to help them sustainably grow for the long term. Get...
Antoine Arnault on luxury leadership, LVMH’s Olympic partnership
[Business]
2024/08/07 09:04
With the luxury giant’s partnership with Paris 2024 going beyond typical brand collaboration, what are the French conglomerate's ambitions?[Antoine Arnault, left, and Tony Estanguet unveiling the medals designed by Chaumet in the historical Chaumet atelier at Place Vendôme, Paris. Image: LVMH]As Paris hosts the Olympics for the first time in a century, the city is abuzz with excitement. Among...
BMW Motorrad x Vagabund Electric Bike has Integrated Umbrella and Speaker
[Design]
2024/08/07 09:04
BMW Motorrad Austria has joined forces with design studio VAGABUND to create a custom CE 02 eParkourer ride. The electric bike has a futuristic vibe and retro flair that’ll appeal to Gen-Z and millennials too.Unlike other electric scooters, this one-off ride gives a sneak peek of where the future of two-wheelers is headed. That’s because it has an integrated BT speaker, hidden umbrella and a...
BCG - The Six Types of Medical Aesthetics Consumers
[Consumer]
2024/08/06 09:10
The cost of living is rising in many developed markets, but there is one area where consumers are unlikely to scale back their spending: medical aesthetics. A recent BCG survey of 5,000 consumers in ten major global markets, including Brazil, China, and the US, found that 85% plan to spend the same amount or more on procedures over the coming year.Overall, the industry has demonstrated remarkab...
(Video) Meet Aescape, a Massage Bot Disrupting the Spa Industry
[Product]
2024/08/06 09:09
San Francisco-based design studio Whipsaw has unveiled its latest innovation, the Aescape—a robotic massage system that merges artificial intelligence with cutting-edge robotics to offer a personalized and efficient massage experience. This groundbreaking product is set to redefine the future of massage therapy, addressing both the demands of users and the constraints faced by the massage indu...
Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative People of the Last 10 Years
[Business]
2024/08/06 09:08
From top left to right: Ryan Reynolds, Pat McGrath, Satya Nadella, Issa Rae, Ted Sarandos, Lina Khan, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jennifer Doudna, José Andrés, Sara Nelson. Fast Company’s Innovation Festival returns to New York City this September 16-19. And while every Innovation Festival is a reason to celebrate, this year we’re going even bigger for our 10th anniversary.In honor of this mileston...
