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Roll Call for Plant-Based Meat and Milk
December 03, 2019
What’s your definition of a 'burger' or 'milk'? If it includes plant-based alternatives, meat and dairy industry executives want to change that. But should they?
Smith Research
Want People To Use Bike Shares? Don’t Make Them Walk.
In cities around the globe, it seems like bike and electric scooter rentals are everywhere. But if one isn’t in the right place when a person needs it, they aren’t going to walk out of their way to find one.
Why Investors Are Buzzing About Luckin
What does Luckin's recent earnings strength portend for the Chinese coffee startup and for Starbucks, its well-caffeinated rival?
Alibaba’s Hong Kong Bet
Why Alibaba's strong debut on the Hong Kong Exchange is prompting short-term and long-term considerations to sort through.
Remember ‘To Be,’ Not ‘To Do,’ This Holiday Season
November 22, 2019
The wintertime holidays can be a time to reflect, relax and recharge. To get the most out of the season, our expert offers these four festive tips.
How To Make More Money in Online Auctions
November 21, 2019
To attract more online auction bidders and drive up prices, two things matter: how long an auction is active and the day of the week it closes, finds new research.
A Controversy in 77 Words
November 20, 2019
It is just 77 words. But this single section of the federal tax code is sparking a lot of controversies.
The Trend Already Changing How You’ll Shop for Gifts
What until very recently seemed like a futuristic pipe dream is increasingly market commonplace, as retail companies across consumer sectors roll out augmented reality (AR) experiences.
Central Bank Landscape
November 16, 2019
Central banks around the world are once again lowering interest rates and looking to unconventional monetary policy tools, aimed at bolstering their economies. Is it working?
Does Digital Health Favor the Wealthy?
In an increasingly always-on, connected world, it’s easy to assume that everyone reaps the benefits of technological advances. But is that really the case?
Will Your Gifts Arrive on Time This Year?
November 14, 2019
The usual Christmas shopping period, which begins Black Friday, is particularly short this year – just 26 days. Will those final bundles arrive on time?
What Microsoft Japan's 4-Day Week Says About the Future of Work
November 13, 2019
Done right, the four-day workweek can yield great benefits for the company, community and individual alike. Here's how to make it a success.
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