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Selfridges’ Andrew Keith on retail’s hyperphysical future

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Selfridges’ Andrew Keith on retail’s hyperphysical future

The managing director of Selfridges examines the ways that retailers can create immersive, engaging and Hyperphysical Store experiences.
Retail : Stores : Department Stores
What’s next for luxury home ownership? Nomadism

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What’s next for luxury home ownership? Nomadism

John Andrew Entwistle, founder of premium travel network Wander, envisages a future when people will roam the world for the same price as their rent.
Travel : Hospitality : Luxury
Decentralised tech is driving LATAM’s socio-economic future

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Decentralised tech is driving LATAM’s socio-economic future

Bernardo Mendes, chief gaming officer at Druid Creative, discusses how gaming, the metaverse and Web3 will help Latin American citizens’ global pro...
Gaming : Web3 : Latin America
How Alinea is powering an investment youthquake

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How Alinea is powering an investment youthquake

The Generation Z CEOs of investment app Alinea explain how they are making finance accessible and responsible for young women, from traditional sto...
Finance : Media & Entertainment : Youth
Neo-collectivism is the future of organisational change

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Neo-collectivism is the future of organisational change

Neo-collectivism isn’t just a better brand image for socialism in a Web3 age, it’s the future of business and organisational change as we know it.
Society : Neo-collectivism : Business
Are we heading for a post-demographic future?

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Are we heading for a post-demographic future?

Generational terms such as Baby Boomer and Millennial have shaped the way we conduct research. But are they helping to predict the future – or hold...
Youth : Marketing : Generation Z
We must act collectively in times of conflict

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We must act collectively in times of conflict

The war in Ukraine is spotlighting humans’ innate collective behaviour and care in action – an approach that will be vital in a future when war, pa...
Neo-collectivism : Civic Brands : Society
How Atelier is creating anti-fragile beauty supply chains

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How Atelier is creating anti-fragile beauty supply chains

Nick Benson, co-founder of beauty manufacturing network Atelier, on connecting with the creator economy and using data to strengthen supply chains.
Beauty : Manufacturing : Sustainability
Is the metaverse the next frontier for healthcare?

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Is the metaverse the next frontier for healthcare?

Dr Arup Paul, clinical director at LovedBy, explores healthcare’s opportunity to improve access, safety and efficacy through virtual channels.
Metaverse : Health & Wellness : Technology
Why retail requires long-term metaverse strategies

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Why retail requires long-term metaverse strategies

Justin Hochberg, CEO of Virtual Brand Group, explains the untapped benefits of the metaverse, from R&D to phygital marketing and avatar behaviour a...
Retail : Metaverse : Virtual
Wild Awake signals a future of Earth-centric learning

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Wild Awake signals a future of Earth-centric learning

Offering immersive outdoor education for young people, Wild Awake wants to nurture a generation of learning focused on humans’ interdependency with...
Youth : Education : Sustainability
DELLI is a virtual food market in your pocket

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DELLI is a virtual food market in your pocket

The DELLI app lets users discover local food ‘drops’ and the stories behind their small-scale producers. Founder Simon Beckerman shares his ambitions.
Food : Drink : Retail
Building a legacy of Liberation at The Future Laboratory

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Building a legacy of Liberation at The Future Laboratory

D&I coach Fox Al Rajim traces the company’s D&I journey so far, and how partnering with educational organisations like The Other Box has empowered ...
Workplace : The Future Laboratory : The Other Box
How can hotels become community-centric?

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How can hotels become community-centric?

Using a hotel as a moniker for civic infrastructure, Amahra Spence, co-founder of MAIA Group, imagines how hospitality can be reshaped by community...
Hospitality : Travel : Leisure
Seller-generated content will upend luxury retail

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Seller-generated content will upend luxury retail

When celebrities clear out their closets, they sell through Basic.Space, a social commerce platform founded by Jesse Lee that’s augmenting online s...
Retail : Luxury : Community Commerce
Why TikTok sleuths are luxury’s most valuable asset

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Why TikTok sleuths are luxury’s most valuable asset

Leaning into pop culture and relinquishing brand control can help luxury companies transform trending topics into viral marketing moments.
Marketing : Luxury : Fashion
​The future is impossible to predict in China – here’s why​

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​The future is impossible to predict in China – here’s why​

She may not know what the future holds for China, but venture capitalist Edith Yeung explains what the government crackdowns mean for a country in ...
Media : Technology : China
Why the future of beauty requires cleaner water

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Why the future of beauty requires cleaner water

Ryan Babenzien and Arjan Singh, co-founders of Jolie Skin Co, on why the beauty industry is missing a step when it comes to water hygiene.
Beauty : Wellness : Health
It’s time to tackle gender tropes in typography

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It’s time to tackle gender tropes in typography

Designer Beatrice Caciotti and LS:N Global’s creative foresight analyst Savannah Scott discuss how to tackle the prevalence of gendering in the des...
Design : Society : Typefaces
How STH BNK is nurturing retail’s Eco-venient future

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How STH BNK is nurturing retail’s Eco-venient future

It’s time for landlords to embrace experimentation, flexibility and transparency, says David Monaghan, general manager of commercial and culture at...
Retail : Sustainability : Health & Wellness
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