Building trust in the age of AI When was the last time you saw an original piece of content that really blew you away? Authenticity is often lost amidst a deluge of AI-generated product images, interchangeable claims and polished co... Society Technology Nov 19, 2025
Global South: New Middle Classes, New Confidence On November 22, the heads of state and government of the G20 will meet in Johannesburg. It is the first summit on African soil and marks not only a symbolic premiere, but also reflects a gradual shift... Strategic Foresight Nov 18, 2025
Nearconomy – how retailers can succeed through proximity The world is in a state of flux. Geopolitical conflicts are undermining security guarantees, resulting in the need for new alliances. In an economy where a lack of trust is increasingly apparent, stab... Retail Nov 14, 2025
A recipe for success for franchise companies Offering everything you need for children up to the age of three, Anna Weber runs the BabyOne family business together with her brother. In order for online retail to work, she had to convince the fra... Retail Nov 6, 2025
Cory Doctorow: 'enshittification' or why platforms became useless When was the last time you looked at photos of your closest friends on Facebook? And how many links in Google's search results showed what you were actually looking for? Cory Doctorow, an author, tech... Retail Society Technology Nov 4, 2025
Nicholas Christakis: "AI is changing our interpersonal interaction too" AI assists us in everyday life, but it can improve human performance in collective challenges, such as coordination or cooperation, too. Nicholas Christakis, a Professor of Social and Natural Science ... Society Technology Oct 15, 2025
Convenience and digital grocery shopping are hot topics in the live podcast The live recording of the "Retail Reality Show" podcast as part of the 75th International Retail Summit at the GDI provided the audience with fascinating insights into food retail. In this park sessio... Food Retail Society Oct 9, 2025
Future Skills: 'Wanting' – the skill of the future The study « Future Skills » study by the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute distinguishes between three skill categories: knowing, wanting and doing. Knowing is required to understand actual situations – w... Society Technology Oct 2, 2025
Hyperconnectivity – between the conflicting priorities of convenience and control Switzerland is having a second attempt at introducing the e-ID. It promises to eliminate excessively complex administrative procedures, enable electronic signatures, allow bank accounts to be opened a... Society Technology Sep 23, 2025
From croissants to geopolitics – strategies for the retail of the future What trends are emerging in global retail and how are retailers responding to them? Answers were provided by thought leaders from the areas of research, business and retail at the 75th International R... Retail Society Sep 16, 2025
Collagen without compromise: the biotech revolution in proteins Collagen is the most abundant protein in the human body. Its name has been emblazoned on creams, foods and food supplements for several years now. However, these products are only useful if they are f... Food Health Sep 12, 2025
The porcupines in the shop The shop as a social space A shop is not a neutral place. Anyone who enters it becomes part of a social framework - whether it be consciously or unconsciously. The furnishings, the sounds, the presenc... Retail Society Aug 20, 2025