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8 health and wellbeing trends that could boost your business
Growing numbers of consumers are taking greater ownership of their health, which offers a potential tonic for businesses too
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10 consumer trends to watch
Futurist Will Higham offers his pick of emerging sociocultural developments that could present a commercial opportunity for businesses this year
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The innovations set to disrupt and enhance your sector
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
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10 innovative ways to attract top talent
Tomorrow’s best employees will be putting self-determination and community before office gimmicks, writes futurist Will Higham
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10 ideas to keep retailers one step ahead
Discover the innovative retailers who are finding new ways to win and retain custom
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10 consumer trends to watch in 2018
Behavioural futurist Will Higham identifies new markets to consider over the coming year, from e-sports and podcasts to sober partying
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Bad sleep is big business
The more our sleep is disrupted by tech, the more opportunities for firms that can aid good slumber
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Why the reputation of forecasters could be set for stormy weather
IoD predicts short-term pain but long-term gain as a liberalised economy benefits from Brexit
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Trends: In these uncertain times why your customer wants to feel protected
Consumers’ need for security in uncertain times creates new growth opportunities for businesses
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Consumers want convenience. It’s time to spot the business opportunity
Convenience begins to outweigh many other behaviour drivers – even price, says Will Higham
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Why thinking slow makes business grow faster
A renewed interest in products produced in slower, more traditional ways, offers a host of new revenue streams
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Humanisation of technology
The humanisation of tech hints at a wider trend that companies can exploit