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
Eager to experiment, but disorientated: how well prepared is the retail sector for AI? With the rapid development of digitisation, the significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in industry and commerce is constantly increasing. Retail is not only one of the sectors most strongly infl... Retail Society Technology Jul 15, 2024
From Cultivated Foie Gras to TikTok Candy Shops – Key takeaways from the 4th International Food Innovation Conference The secrets to a long life The conference began with an inspiring presentation by Nick Buettner, Vice President of Blue Zones, who spoke about the secrets behind having a long life and the food cultur... Food Health Sustainability Technology Jun 20, 2024
Milestones and potential breakthroughs in biotechnology The future of the economy lies in the bioeconomy, a field that uses biological knowledge to meet the basic needs of humanity. These findings from research into living matter not only promise an econom... Food Health Society Sustainability Technology Jun 18, 2024
Why machines won’t save us from the labour shortage Working only fifteen hours a week thanks to machines. This is how the British economist John Maynard Keynes envisioned today’s world almost a hundred years ago. Since then, as Keynes anticipated, a gr... Society Technology Jun 17, 2024
How the "AI Researches" tool makes innovation easier What opportunities can the retail industry expect to see in Europe in the next ten years? This could be a question for the AI-based innovation assistant "CoCreator" in the AI Researches tool. In respo... Technology Jun 10, 2024
Petter Bae Brandtzaeg: "Many people who feel lonely are saved by AI" Loneliness is a widespread phenomenon in modern-day society. Brandtzaeg's research shows that artificial intelligence can help combat this problem by enabling chatbots to act as friends and support so... Society Technology May 21, 2024
Revolution in gastronomy: How robots are tackling the shortage of skilled workers The technology behind robotic kitchen assistants is impressive due to its high speed and quality. First, a food team develops contemporary recipes based on up to 72 different basic ingredients. These ... Retail Technology May 17, 2024
GDI must-reads on AI: Billion-dollar AI trap? Of artificial friends and dystopias that may emerge How is AI changing our lives? What is happening to society and the economy? What personal impact does this have on us? Some experts predict an era of technological superiority, while others warn of po... Society Technology May 15, 2024
US professor Puntoni on the art of data-driven decision-making Company decision-makers face a variety of challenges. Striving for clear, well-founded decisions is anything but straightforward given the huge amount of information available today. Wharton professor... Retail Technology May 14, 2024
The power of nudges and AI in e-commerce A key aspect of behavioural research in online retail is the use of nudges to steer purchasing behaviour. They range from customer recommendations to reducing decision anxiety and help to increase con... Retail Technology May 14, 2024