TREND REPORTS
Crocs are Officially So Cool, They've Now Got Biker Jackets On
[Product]
2024/10/03 09:08
They all grow up so fast, don’t they? Crocs has teamed up with Japanese fashion brand Beams to give their classic clog a defiant, punk rock makeover. The latest offering from the duo is a clog that looks like it rode in on a Harley. Taking inspiration from the quintessential leather jacket, the limited-edition footwear brings the spirit of rebellion to the comfort-loving masses.The PU leather...
Bain - 2024 Holiday Shopping Outlook
[Business]
2024/10/03 09:07
Bain forecasts a subaverage 3% growth in US retail sales this holiday season. By following five tips, retailers can still deliver joy.US retail sales growth is expected to slow to 3% this holiday season, according to Bain & Company’s annual US retail holiday forecast.The consulting firm projects retail sales in November and December will reach $941 billion. The estimated 3% growth figure i...
Mendaera Wins $73M to Advance Handheld AI Robotics System
[Investing]
2024/10/03 09:06
With its first-of-its-kind platform, Mendaera is pioneering a new category in medical robotics.Mendaera, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based healthcare technology company developing a handheld robotic interventional platform, announced today the close of $73 million in Series B funding led by Threshold Ventures, with participation from investors including Lux Capital, PFM Health Sciences, and Fred Mol...
(Infographic) World’s Biggest Superpowers in 2024
[Investing]
2024/10/03 09:05
The global economic order is stitched together by trade and economic collaboration, but these show signs of fraying.With nationalism on the rise and cross-border trade flows stagnating, economies are growing more protectionist. At the same time, demographic shifts are driving economic growth and productivity in India and Asia, which could shift the global power balance.This graphic ranks world...
Fast-Aging Korea Sees Money in Luxury Retirement Homes
[Business]
2024/10/03 09:04
Lotte and Hyundai invest billions in private retirement homes. The high-end homes are part of a booming “silver industry”.Park Jong-chul, an 85-year-old in Seoul, recently decided it was time to move to a retirement home to secure the help he and his wife are starting to need. After viewing a presentation for VL Le West, a high-end apartment for seniors being developed by the conglomerate Lot...
Monthly Trend Report - October. 2024
[Trendbird]
2024/10/03 09:03
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - October. 2024 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Market Sensing & Trend Research Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Always Ahead of The Curve."
(Patent) Future Ford Vehicles Could Get Parts Theft Detection System
[Tech]
2024/09/25 09:10
Ford Motor Company has filed a patent for a parts theft detection system that may be used in future Ford vehicles, Ford Authority has learned.In recent years, thieves are not only making off with more and more vehicles, but also, the pricey parts that they’re equipped with, as it’s seemingly easier to commit that type of crime and get away with it. This means that a lot of Ford owners are bec...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The Evolving Role of Experiences in Travel
[Business]
2024/09/25 09:09
Travelers increasingly plan trips around activities. How can the travel industry make it easier to discover and book the magical experiences that travelers crave?Since the dawn of leisure travel, people have journeyed in search of new experiences. They long to meet friendly locals, eat new foods, stroll through unfamiliar landscapes, and witness (or maybe even join) cultural traditions that rem...
Twelve Announces $645M in Funding to Transform CO2 Into Jet Fuel and E-Chemicals
[Investing]
2024/09/25 09:08
TPG‘s climate fund is betting that sustainable aviation fuels are ready for takeoff.TPG Rise Climate on Thursday unveiled a $400 million project financing deal for startup Twelve, which has developed technology to convert carbon dioxide into jet fuel and electrochemicals. TPG also led the startup’s $200 million Series C, alongside Capricorn Investment Group and Pulse Fund.The deal values Berk...
