Old furniture, fresh impetus ‘Der Schweizerische Hausigentümer’: Vintage furniture is very much in vogue. What social and ecological factors have contributed to this trend? Gianluca Scheidegger : The trend towards vintage furnitu... Retail Sustainability Oct 21, 2024
Daron Acemoglu's vision for the future of human-centred AI This week, the renowned economist, together with Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson, received the highest honour in his field – the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Looking back, his presentation at... Retail Technology Oct 17, 2024
Experiences instead of products In his presentation on the "experience economy" at the 74th International Retail Summit, Avantgarde Group CEO Marc Schumacher highlighted the extent to which consumer behaviour has changed. The state ... Retail Society Oct 10, 2024
“Diversity is part of the Swiss identity” Switzerland is considered a prime example of living diversity - with four national languages, 26 cantons and a population of which a third was born abroad. But what does this diversity mean for Swiss ... Society Oct 8, 2024
Amazon vs. Walmart: Who’ll shape the future of retail? Significant steps taken by Amazon and Walmart have left a mark on the retail sector. Jason Del Rey, tech correspondent for the business magazine ‘Fortune’, points to the launch of Amazon Prime as one ... Retail Technology Oct 1, 2024
“Innovation and strategy are inseparable” GDI: Susan Shaw, what’s so intriguing about the combination of innovation and strategy? Susan Shaw: Innovation and strategy are inextricably linked. In an ideal scenario, they drive each other forward... Strategic Foresight Sep 23, 2024
"Clarity with respect to the goal is essential" Recent times have been characterised by a sense of uncertainty, and companies need to find ways to find their bearings. Goal-oriented management is vital here. Siemens Chair Jim Hagemann Snabe emphasi... Retail Society Technology Sep 17, 2024
Between tech and touch What shape will retail take in the future, what role will technology – especially AI – play and what values will still prove important when an ever-increasing number of retailers are transforming into... Retail Technology Sep 16, 2024
In harmony with nature in future Technological developments in biotechnology and microbiology are changing the way in which we produce and consume materials and interact with the environment. These advancements promote an economy bas... Society Sustainability Sep 5, 2024
How AMAG understands the mobility needs of the future The Swiss automotive retailer AMAG wanted to better understand the future needs of its customers in the area of individual mobility in order to validate and potentially realign new and existing busine... Strategic Foresight Technology Sep 3, 2024
Huge potential, but little enthusiasm Self-service shops allow customers to shop 24/7 without having to rely on staff. This provides optimal flexibility for customers and lower operating costs for retailers - a seemingly perfect win-win s... Retail Technology Aug 27, 2024
The digital wardrobe for sustainable fashion consumption We've all been there: the wardrobe is full, but nothing seems to be suitable. Frustrated, you either reach for your favourite pair of jeans or go shopping. This is where Bianca Rangecroft comes in wit... Retail Society Sustainability Technology Aug 26, 2024