A few food trends that caught my eye walking the streets and the aisles of Portland. My main observation was that the food industry continues to innovate on the spectrum of healthy and indulgence, playing off to macro trends.
Portland is one of my favorite places to visit to see what’s happening in food & beverage, the craft/artisan space, and retail innovation. I tend to find more interesting innovation […]
Not all robotics steal needed jobs. These days robotics is in the news a lot, but the talk is often negative and associated with job loss. Yet, these robotic examples solve interesting problems in positive ways and take on jobs that are either going away, people would prefer not to […]
In this month’s Coordinates 01-02.16, we share articles putting points on the trend horizon. We cover topics on Economy & Industry, Consumer & Culture, Brand & Marketing, and Design that […]
In this month’s Coordinates 11-12.15, we share articles putting points on the trend horizon. We cover topics on Consumer & Culture, Economy & Industry, and Brand & Marketing that give […]
This spring and summer, here’s what’s been taking shape on the horizon: Consumer & Culture: There’s a feeling of advancement, being on the offense, and seeking a better position. Women are standing up for themselves, while men are demanding to be seen and heard as fathers. Cities are continuing to […]
A $110B Revolution. Any industry can be upended, even something as basic as our undergarments. Worth $110 billion in sales, is it any wonder that entrepreneurs and innovators are trying to make inroads on this often overlooked category? Here are several newbies to check out that offer a new take […]
Go Small. Not the car, The Mini—we mean products coming in miniature. If you haven’t picked up on this trend, consider it a quick hit that could deliver solid growth. […]
In this month’s Coordinates 07.15, we share articles putting points on the trend horizon. We cover topics on Consumer & Culture, Economy & Industry, and Brand & Marketing that give […]
In this month’s Coordinates 06.15, we share articles putting points on the trend horizon. We cover topics on Consumer & Culture, Economy & Industry, and Brand & Marketing that give […]
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