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This series features novel business approaches and innovations in the retail space. It is a set of profiles that illustrate the trends offering holistic and interactive experiences for customers as well as convenience and benefits to retailers. To develop a business ecosystem that delivers high customer engagement, companies are investing in advanc...

Following 2022’s socioeconomic challenges, such as historic price pressure, downbeat consumer sentiments, and the adverse impact of the Russo-Ukrainian War, developed European countries continue to face inflation and subdued growth in 2023. Persistent inflationary pressure, rising fiscal health concerns, and slowing global growth weighing on export...

Companies need to increasingly plan for business scenarios tied to fast-changing macroeconomic dynamics and risk conditions. Staying ahead of the curve requires extensive scenario planning and nimble responses to evolving risk conditions, such as economic, geopolitical, technological, climate change, and labor and human capital risks. This thoug...

How will we define humans in future, and how will this new definition change your business? In this study, we look at the foundations of evolving humans: The augmented body—A review of wearables, implantables, and biological enhancements digs into such future technology as contact lenses that can take videos, universal language translator ear b...

Spared of widespread coronavirus outbreaks, the Kenyan economy reported a small economic contraction in 2020 as robust growth across agriculture, financial services, real estate, and construction largely offset the sharp decline in hospitality, tourism, and transport services. The economy registered an impressive rebound in 2021, led by the broad-b...

The research service sets the stage for visionary thinking by identifying and analyzing one of the significant Mega Trends, Smart is the New Green. 'Smart' as a value proposition has been increasingly replacing 'Green' concepts. This presentation would highlight examples of projects, companies and technologies that will invade and change the smart ...

The next 5 years will be a defining period for global commodity markets, shaped by geopolitical upheavals, trade restrictions, and technological advancements. Supply chain disruptions—from sanctions on Russian oil and gas to Red Sea shipping bottlenecks—are driving volatility across key commodities, while protectionist policies, including US tariff...

This research service focuses on the economic impact of India’s automotive manufacturing policy, particularly the automobiles and auto components production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. Following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent shocks to global supply chains, India launched 14 PLI schemes across various industries as a cr...

Developed European nations have had a challenging socioeconomic environment in 2022, especially amidst highly volatile geopolitical tensions and record-high inflationary pressures. Economic growth is likely to remain subdued in 2023 across the whole region as high energy costs weigh on household spending and lower profit margins of businesses, give...