Futurist Will Higham offers his pick of emerging sociocultural developments that could present a commercial opportunity for businesses this year

From mind-controlled cars to perma-charged batteries, innovations in development today are poised to enhance, disrupt and even spawn whole new industries, writes futurist Will Higham

Tomorrow’s best employees will be putting self-determination and community before office gimmicks, writes futurist Will Higham

Discover the innovative retailers who are finding new ways to win and retain custom

Behavioural futurist Will Higham identifies new markets to consider over the coming year, from e-sports and podcasts to sober partying

The more our sleep is disrupted by tech, the more opportunities for firms that can aid good slumber

Connection, convenience, comfort and community

It may give brands an opportunity for a new, potentially more profitable, kind of sharing economy

Consumers’ need for security in uncertain times creates new growth opportunities for businesses

Consolidation, security, fitness, escape – what to expect from 2017

Will Higham discusses the value of two-way trust for your company

Embrace your company’s inner ‘kidult’ in order to benefit from this growing trend