Social values are shaping purchase decisions more than ever—and retailers that act now stand to attract consumers’ loyalty and spending.The American consumer is undeniably becoming more inclusive. Responding to our survey1 in October 2021, two out of three Americans told us their social values now shape their shopping choices. And 45 percent—likely representing well over a hundred million sh...

MIT engineers have developed a biodegradable surgical tape that can be applied to tears in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract as easily as duct tape around leaky pipes.Gut check: The GI tract is about 30 feet long and contains the major organs of the digestive system, including the colon, stomach, and intestines. Certain health issues, such as colitis, can cause tears in the GI tract, as can physi...

If average temperatures continue to rise at their current rate:- 10% of the world’s economic value could be lost by 2050- A sea level rise of over 8 feet could flood coastal cities- 420 million people could be exposed to extreme heat wavesTo prevent the worst effects of climate change, climate experts believe we need to drive carbon emissions down to net-zero.This infographic from MSCI shows f...

Designed to reduce domestic waste, Paradise is an automated plant cultivator and compost bin that uses integrated technology to prompt users when the compost or plants need tending.As our worlds slowly retreat to the confines of our homes, our time spent outdoors has gradually decreased. While nothing beats the great outdoors, biophilia-inspired household products have come out as a result of t...

On the list of businesses you'd like not to own during a pandemic, theme parks would rank pretty high, maybe just below airlines.And so for media giant Disney, the early days of the pandemic were brutal for its Parks, Experiences & Products division. In fact, during its worst quarter, revenue at Parks was down by a whopping 85%. But things are bouncing back, just in time for the company's 1...

Ah! Look at that keyboard! When the world is transitioning toward a smart future where a mechanical keyboard with a built-in LED screen will rule the roost, a designer dares to give us a cushioning of air bubbles to type on.When I think of laying my finger on this keyboard, I’m hopeful it’ll start popping up like bubble wrap and that would be overly satisfying.Anyway, that’s nothing like wha...

While fad foods are not a new development, the rate at which they sweep across society has been dramatically increased with the rise of the internet and social media. Here are some popular recent fad foods and when their google search volume peaked!Biggest Food Trends of the Last DecadeIn December of 2011 one of the first food trends of the modern social media era took hold. Cake pops! A big fa...

A successful transformation leads to increased profitability and strategic advances, as our latest survey shows. But not enough companies are getting it right.Beyond the critical question of how to deliver a successful digital transformation, there are three other questions we hear a lot. How are companies in my sector doing? Is there any proof that transformations deliver real results? And whe...

U.K.-based Pimloc has closed a £1.4 million (~$1.8 million) seed funding round led by Amadeus Capital Partners. Existing investor Speedinvest and other unnamed shareholders also participated in the round.The 2016-founded computer vision startup launched a AI-powered photo classifier service called Pholio in 2017 — pitching the service as a way for smartphone users to reclaim agency over their...