Experts & Opinion

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Smart New Towns

AR Urbanism discusses the pillars of a regenerative new town, the pros and cons of smart infrastructure and the promise of brownfield sites

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How to Master AI

Jeremy Kahn is US business magazine Fortune’s artificial intelligence editor and he shares with LS:N Global the key insights from his latest book

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Upstream’s Fashion Remix

Upstream, the world’s first fashion streaming app, believes that blending Gen Z’s love for clothes, music and community can and will disrupt online retail

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South Africa’s Luxury Surge

Exploring the rise of South African luxury fashion, local designer acclaim on the global scene and emerging opportunities in Johannesburg and Cape Town

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Luxury Travel’s New Arabian Era

Executive director of destination development at Red Sea Global, Rosanna Chopra reveals how the Middle East will shape the future of luxury hospitality

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James Paul Gee: Schoolcraft

The Arizona State University professor reflects on the rise of the gaming for education movement.

Minecraft: Education Edition : Microsoft : Video Games

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Robin Mellor: Space Explorer

Why blurring the boundaries between the digital and physical worlds might be the future of exhibition making.

Space Explorer : Exhibition : Revelation

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Bad Taste, Merch and Fakes

Why a new tribe of style-forward consumers is seeking out bootleg clothing.

Bad Taste : Anti-materialism : Anti-Authenticity

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David Munczinski: Brickwork

Why retailers need more horizontal integration between physical and digital stores.

Brickwork : World Retail Congress 2016 : Omnichannel

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Jared Ficklin: Argodesign

How autonomous vehicles will change the way that we interact with the technology in our devices.

Jared Ficklin : Argodesign : Auto Interiors

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Kramer and Denfeld: Data Diners

The founders of the Center for Genomic Gastronomy on making our food system more resilient.

Center For Genomic Gastronomy : Recombinatorial Cuisine : Cathrine Kramer

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Sylvie Freund-Pickavance: Value Retail

How to cater for tourists who want a luxury experience at an affordable price.

Value Retail : World Retail Congress 2016 : Discount Luxury

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Aric Dromi: Volvo

Why car companies should prepare for a world 10, 20 or even 50 years from now.

Aric Dromi : Futurologist : Volvo

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Fresh take

The supermarket as we know it may die. But it doesn’t have to disappear completely.

Supermarkets : Convenience : Delivery Service

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Tom Lancaster: Topman

The do’s and don’ts for building a surprising and culturally relevant digital identity.

Tom Lancaster : Topman : Programatic Advertising

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Leyla Tahir: Tate Collective London

How to collaborate with young adults to build a fun, sustainable audience strategy.

Tate Collective : Gen Viz : Museum 2.0

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New-Age Obsolescence

Why smart devices pose a risk to the relationship between retailers and customers.

John Lewis : Revolv : Nest

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Suzie Wokabi: SuzieBeauty

How to appeal to Africa’s burgeoning beauty consumers.

Suzie Wokabi : Suzie Beauty : Kenya

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Troy Collins: Endource

How personalised content can be used to differentiate e-commerce from physical retail.

Troy Collins : Endource : Content Curation

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Madary and Metzinger: Virtual Reality Ethics

The authors of Real Virtuality: A Code of Ethical Conduct on why brands need to be cautious with VR.

Virtual Reality : Ethics : Michael Madary

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Paulo Barcelos: Kids Hack Day

Why adults need to embrace the idea of play in their work and daily lives.

Kids Hack Day : Gen Viz : Internet Age Media

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Arthur Martinez: Abercrombie & Fitch

The executive chairman of Abercrombie & Fitch explains how to revitalise a brand that has lost its way.

Abercrombie & Fitch : World Retail Congress : Ground Zero Branding

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Julia Cordray: Online Identity

The Peeple co-founder on the need for cast-iron digital identities.

Peeple : Julia Cordray : Online Identity

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Sara Carter: Clerkenwell London

The CCO of Clerkenwell London explains why it is key to put community and staff at the heart of today’s bricks-and-mortar retail experience.

Clerkenwell London : Retail Futures : Sara Carter

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Nicole Srock Stanley: Curating a destination

The creative director of Bikini Berlin explains why retail spaces constantly need to evolve and interact with their customers.

Bikini Berlin : World Retail Congress 2016 : Destination Retail

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