We typically think of the “Lipstick Index” – where lipstick is a placeholder for small, low-cost consumer indulgences – when consumers feel uncertain about the economy. But we shouldn’t stop there.
June 5, 2023So what happens post-inflation?
June 5, 2023Automation is a related trend that is more machine-driven, but often relies on or benefits from innovations in AI software.
May 8, 2023Companies need to think of not only their own operations, but how changes and innovations in their offerings can assist clients in their sustainability goals.
May 8, 2023With prices high in so many areas, people are more likely to spend their money on products that offer real value.
May 8, 2023As supply chains improve, the construction industry is still seeing challenges. In some areas, labor issues are raising costs to build and extending the time to complete projects.
April 6, 2023More companies that we are speaking with are noting that there is increasing pressure on them to improve their operations along a variety of sustainability metrics.
April 6, 2023Sustainability, particularly via reducing use of virgin plastics, is a big part of many companies’ ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) plans and pledges.
October 18, 2022It is sometimes quite useful to look backward, even in this blog about looking forward.
October 18, 2022In a continuation of a decade-long trend, the use of e-bikes surged in many parts of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 22, 2022