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 Strategic Foresight Technology 23 Sept 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 16 Sept 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 12 Sept 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 20 Aug 2025
The meeting place for the future of retail since 1951 Rüschlikon, Herbst 1951: In einem Hotelzimmer mit Blick auf den Zürichsee sitzen Handelsfachleute aus aller Welt beisammen. Sie diskutieren über neue Ladenformate, tauschen Rezepte für erfolgreiche Ku... Retail Society 14 Aug 2025
When geopolitics hits the shopping cart – how trade disputes are changing retail Chinese retailers target Europe The USA is seeking to reduce dependencies, regain industrial capacity and curb China's economic power. Industrial policy, export controls and tariffs are being used as ... Geopolitics Retail Society 6 Aug 2025
AI in retail: from management potential to customer benefits What drove the GDI to conduct the study ? Johannes Baur: When we decided on the focus of our new retail study, AI was omnipresent – new forecasts were constantly being generated, from a possible doubl... Society Technology 30 Jul 2025
The secret to a long life Around 80% – that's how much of an impact our lifestyle has on longevity. The rest is determined by genetics. If you know your risk profile and therefore your own genetic predispositions, you can take... Health 24 Jul 2025
Imposed from the top, but flops down below? Harnessing AI's full potential in business Ms Scherer, as the co-founder of Delta Labs, you help companies on their journey into the world of AI and have in-depth insights into the challenges they face. In which areas is the need for support c... 17 Jul 2025
Proximity as a success factor in retail A lack of fun and meaning in shopping Going shopping is dead, as it is no longer a pleasure – something we have already revealed in our eponymous GDI study "Going Shopping is Dead". The majority of pe... Retail 10 Jul 2025
Daniel Susskind: "Education is only useful if there is still enough work for everyone" In a world in which work is shaped by technological progress, great adaptability is just as important as qualifications. Daniel Susskind believes that education alone is only useful if there is still ... Technology 1 Jul 2025
More than just nutrition – what keeps us healthy and looking attractive for longer The key findings A holistic approach is proving increasingly important. For companies, but in terms of customers' mindset too. Combining nutrition, health and beauty is the key to long-term success. T... Food Health Society 27 Jun 2025