Category: Trends

Today’s generation of children have grown up in a world of technology – of Snapchat, TikTok, and ‘Hey Siri’. It’s a radically different upbringing to that of Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, or even Generation Z. The first members of this generation – coined ‘Generation Alpha’ – were born in 2010, the same year the iPad launched. With information and entertainment just a touch away, the way they communicate with…

More than two billion people purchased goods or services online in 2021 with sales exceeded $4.9 trillion globally, according to Statista. We know what these people purchased but cannot predict with certainty what they will want to buy in the future. With the invention of new technology, such as machine learning one can collect and analyze user data more accurately. This makes it easier for companies to research and discover…

As future plans become increasingly collaborative, the desire to protect the environment and natural resources has come to the forefront for both individuals and companies. With the launch of the EC2022 collective, built around the shared goals of increasing purchasing power, developing domestic industry and safeguarding the planet, more measures are constantly being implemented to care for the environment. Although ecology and economy can seem difficult to reconcile, these two…

For brands and retailers to win in the post-pandemic era, particularly on e-marketplaces, they must pay close attention to the factors that drive consumers to make a purchase. It’s: convenience, value, and product assortment. But not everyone knows how to operate in this market. Feedvisor’s 2021 Amazon Consumer Behavior Report offers a comprehensive and detailed look into the minds and wallets of over 2,000 U.S. consumers to help you in…

What is Prototyping 2040?  Prototyping 2040 is a vision of four prototypes for western civilisation in 2040. To create the prototypes, the FutureS Thinking team critically analysed thousands of signals of change. The prototypes revolve around issues of social, economic and environmental importance. We looked at such aspects as work, everyday life, mobility, city planning, industry and finance. In addition, we investigated a number of key values that determine each of those…

Ecommerce has become an incredibly competitive sector over the past two years. Covid-19 forced many companies to accelerate their digital transformation and, at the same time, digital literacy has increased among customers of all ages and backgrounds. Today’s customers don’t only look for a great experience, they take it for granted. This trend is here to stay, expanding from a purely digital experience to retail and social shopping. Omnichannel is…

This is a question all of the best retailers and resellers are asking. To be more specific, should visual content for e-commerce and marketing be captured in-house or outsourced to a third party? Website and marketplace listings are often the only opportunity to impress shoppers and motivate them towards a purchase. This is not a part of an effective operation to take lightly. There are a wide range of factors…

According to the most recent reports, a 5% increase in customer retention rate can increase company revenue by 25-95%, depending on the industry. The reason? Because over time, loyal customers usually spend more and become the brand’s advocates, recommending it to friends and acquaintances. So, when your churn rate gets higher, there is no time to waste: there is no single company in the world that does not face this…