The $600+ billion global convenience store industry is always adapting to meet evolving shopper demand for speed, value, and innovative offerings. If you're not tracking them yet, major trends shaping convenience retail in 2024 include a push towards healthier and contemporary foods, digitalized shopping journeys,...
As data breaches and surveillance concerns mount globally, data privacy is transforming into a make-or-break priority for companies and governments alike. According to futurist keynote speakers, top trends steering privacy in 2024 span rising consumer rights, built-in data protection mandates, ethical artificial intelligence (AI) practices...
Urban planning continues reimagining the shape of cities to tackle issues like rapid urbanization, sustainability and livability through strategic adaptations to how cities are designed and managed. The big trends steering cities this year include mixed-use development, sustainable infrastructure, equitable mobility, smart cities technology and...
The alcohol space is adapting and shifting to meet changing consumer tastes and increasing demand for variety. Top trends to watch would be a proliferation of craft beer, wine and spirits, innovative low and no options, unique flavors, and direct-to-consumer models.Craft brewing has exploded globally...
Farming continues to change and adapt thanks to technology, sustainability initiatives and changing consumer demand. Major farmer and farms trends in the coming years will focus on smart agriculture, regenerative practices, vertical farming and alternative proteins.Precision agriculture leverages sensors, drones, satellite imagery and AI to...
The luxury market stands resilient even against the backdrop of economic uncertainty, as affluent consumers continue indulging in premium experiences and products. For 2024, core trends steering the high-end segment include a rising focus on sustainable offerings, highly personalized services, innovative material sciences and solid...
The field of senior living continues to evolve as baby boomers reshape expectations of their later years. Leading trends encompass a focus on innovative care models, personalized services, technology integration, and purpose-driven communities.Many senior housing projects now take an "urban village" approach, integrating communities within...
As we look towards 2025, associations must continue adapting to emerging technologies, economic shifts and changes in membership demographics. By keeping a finger on the pulse of industry evolution, associations can provide indispensable value for professionals nationwide. Below, you'll find leading trends that associations should...
Private equity firms have seen explosive growth in recent years, with global dry powder capital reaching $2.3 trillion already back in 2022. As firms seek to deploy this record cashpile into new deals, they must navigate high inflation, rising interest rates, and the potential for...
Venture capital continues pouring into startups at an astonishing pace (although it is starting to slow going forward), as VC firms raise mega-funds and back companies at higher valuations than ever before. Despite market fluctuations, VC investment topped $300 billion globally back in 2022. As...
