Big Ideas

The ideas and innovations that hint at the future of the consumer landscape

Organic doesn’t always mean better for the environment

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Organic doesn’t always mean better for the environment

Global – T-shirts made from organic cotton can be more harmful to the environment than those made from genetically modified cotton.
Fashion : Design : Sustainability
US Millennials save more money than Baby Boomers

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US Millennials save more money than Baby Boomers

US – Contrary to popular belief, Millennials in the US save more money than any other demographic, according to a new report.
Finance : Retail : Culture
Kik is the first mainstream messaging app to create its own cryptocurrency

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Kik is the first mainstream messaging app to create its own cryptocurrency

US – The new medium of exchange, Kin, is based on Ethereum blockchain technology.
Finance : Retail : Technology
Trump backers will spend more on luxury than non-supporters

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Trump backers will spend more on luxury than non-supporters

US – Fans of the US President among high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) plan to spend 50% more in the near future, according to YouGov.
Luxury : Retail : Finance
The UK plus-size market is on the rise

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The UK plus-size market is on the rise

UK ­– According to a new report, £1 in every £5 spent on womenswear in the UK this year will be on plus-size fashion.
Fashion : Retail : Branding
Climeworks helps brands radically reduce carbon dioxide emissions

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Climeworks helps brands radically reduce carbon dioxide emissions

Hinwil, Switzerland – The service will capture CO2 and bury it underground to create negative emissions.
Technology : Manufacturing : Health
Generation Z value trust, security and digital engagement

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Generation Z value trust, security and digital engagement

US – They expect brands to deliver technology-led customer service experiences that are seamless, secure and entertaining.
Digital : Finance : Technology
Privé Revaux Eyewear recruits Amazon to sell its sunglasses

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Privé Revaux Eyewear recruits Amazon to sell its sunglasses

New York – The designer eyewear brand has partnered with the e-commerce giant to promote its low-price sunglasses.
Retail : Digital : Luxury
​Experts predict AI will outperform humans in the near future

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​Experts predict AI will outperform humans in the near future

Global – The findings are part of a study conducted by the Future of Humanity Institute at the University of Oxford.
Digital : Retail : Technology
Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2017: Top five take-outs

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Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2017: Top five take-outs

The summit served as a call to action for the fashion industry.
Fashion : Retail : Luxury
Quartz app users can call time on Trump for 24 hours

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Quartz app users can call time on Trump for 24 hours

US – A new feature enables users to block all news content and notifications relating to the US president.
Digital : Technology : Culture
At least 75% of Ukraine’s tv and radio will now be in Ukrainian

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At least 75% of Ukraine’s tv and radio will now be in Ukrainian

Ukraine – A new law will enforce a language quota on foreign tv and radio programming.
Media : Culture : Entertainment
The top 100 luxury brands in China

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The top 100 luxury brands in China

Hong Kong ­– A new report by L2 examines the performance of 47 fashion brands and 42 watch and jewellery brands operating in China.
Luxury : Fashion : Retail
Glenmorangie restores oyster reefs to purify waste water

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Glenmorangie restores oyster reefs to purify waste water

Scotland – The brand has opened an anaerobic digestion plant at its distillery, which breaks down biodegradable material.
Drink : Food : Sustainability
Face-tracking software Nestor studies online learners

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Face-tracking software Nestor studies online learners

France – Developed by LCA Learning, the software notes when students’ attention waivers.
Technology : Media : Digital
Luxury brands are embracing sustainable fragrances

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Luxury brands are embracing sustainable fragrances

Global – Though initially slow on the uptake, luxury brands are beginning to focus on sustainable ingredients and packaging.
Beauty : Luxury : Packaging
Italy offers historic sites to brands for renovation

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Italy offers historic sites to brands for renovation

Italy – The Cammini e Percorsi (Paths and Tracks) programme will donate disused castles and villas to brands that promise to renovate them.
Travel : Retail : Hospitality
Use of chemicals is a key concern for nailcare consumers

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Use of chemicals is a key concern for nailcare consumers

UK – Natural ingredients and UV protection are on the rise, according to Mintel.
Beauty : Wellness : Retail
OpenAI teaches robots tasks in virtual reality

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OpenAI teaches robots tasks in virtual reality

San Francisco – Researchers are pioneering one-shot imitation learning at the Elon Musk-backed foundation.
Technology : Digital : Design
Photo-verification start-up provides peace of mind

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Photo-verification start-up provides peace of mind

US – Some 93% of Americans suspect images they view online have been edited, according to a survey commissioned by Truepic.
Digital : Technology : Media
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