Retailers must invest in cybersecurity as hackers put them in hot seat
The frequency of cyberattacks has been increasing since 2020, with notable attacks on JD Sports and WHSmith reported in Q1…
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Where does our Valentine’s Day chocolate come from?
Approximately 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold for Valentine’s Day in the US, says a Balancing Everything consumer…
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Fast fashion: if you pay so little for a dress, it’s because someone else is paying for it
In recent years, ‘fast fashion’—a term describing the production of a high volume of cheap, low-quality garments to constantly meet…
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The Metaverse: Macroeconomic trends
Gaming and social media companies are at the vanguard of metaverse development, but enterprises will lead the charge in the…
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The Metaverse: Regulatory trends
The metaverse will make digital media experiences more immersive, inclusive, and accessible than today. However, it will raise social concerns…
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Sharing Economy: Technology trends
Technology has emerged as the key enabler for the adoption of the sharing economy. Companies are now using global positioning…
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The synthetic biology revolution is coming
Supply chain disruptions are increasingly frequent and complex. We often read about food shortages, critical drug shortages, and even toilet…
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Cultivating crop wild relatives will ensure food security in the face of climate change
Uncontrolled global climate change is making it more difficult to successfully and sufficiently cultivate the staple crops that the UK…
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In the wake of the pandemic, AR technology could slow declining footfall
As footfall has fallen in the post-pandemic period, many retailers have been prioritising in-store consumer experiences to increase their brick-and-mortar…
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Mobile payments: Macroeconomic trends
Mobile payments are poised for major growth in the next few years, being one of the few areas in the…