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

IoD predicts short-term pain but long-term gain as a liberalised economy benefits from Brexit

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

Convenience begins to outweigh many other behaviour drivers – even price, says Will Higham

A renewed interest in products produced in slower, more traditional ways, offers a host of new revenue streams

The humanisation of tech hints at a wider trend that companies can exploit

The public’s shift towards a love of entertainment with empathy offers opportunity for savvy companies