Lauding the unpredictable Douglas Rushkoff is very much a welcome guest at GDI events. A radical advocate of the human use of new technologies and media, he has presented his findings on social media and currencies at several ... Technology Nov 5, 2024
“We deploy AI to address various target groups in a standardised way” The audience agreed that the live recording of the ‘Retail Reality Show’ podcast was not just entertaining, but also provided some fascinating insights into the specific application of AI. The GDI’s I... Retail Technology Oct 24, 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
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
"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
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
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