Can Amazon Reinvent the Traditional Supermarket?
Amazon’s plans to launch physical grocery stores this year is just the latest affirmation that,…
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: How to Plan for a Driverless Future
Autonomous vehicles will likely rule the roadways at some point in the future, bringing profound…
Less Fluff, More Stuff: The Science of Productive Meetings
Meetings at the office are so productive and efficient, said no employee ever. Surveys show…
The Difference Between Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Science Fiction
With the world of artificial intelligence (AI) developing so rapidly, it’s not surprising that many…
Nation Branding: Which Countries Ranked Highest This Year?
Any country that wants to improve its brand image must offer a superior quality of…
Oscars Economics: Does Winning Mean a Windfall?
The Academy Awards — or “Oscars” — is arguably one of the most important ceremonies in…
How the Sharing Economy Is Transforming the Short-term Rental Industry
The world of short-term rentals, Airbnb being Exhibit A, is barely the tip of the…
Retail Resurrection: A Rosy Outlook for 2019?
For many U.S. retailers, 2018 turned out to be a very good year. Buoyed by…
How Pattern-based Thinking Gives Companies an Edge
Today’s technology giants, such as Uber and Google, are successful because they introduced something new…
Why Social Media Is the New Weapon in Modern Warfare
If the first wars were fought with sticks and stones, modern warfare is a high-tech…