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For this week, PSFK founder Piers Fawkes looks into the ways retrofuturism is being applied to modern technology, design and innovation
It isn't just deepfakes—here's how AI will enable mass personalization in video and unlock high engagement and returns for retailers across verticals
Author Macala Wright discusses how grocers are responding to shifting consumer shopping habits, and speaks to innovators in the category about embracing smaller formats, popups, local stock and community
In this series, Piers Fawkes dives into what life will look like a decade from now. Kicking off his analysis, he investigates communal living
MikMak's founder, Rachel Tipograph, dives into how the service is making online shopping much more effective for eGrocery sites and their customers
PSFK founder Piers Fawkes dives into what life will look like a decade from now. First up: an introduction to the project through urban revitalization
Author Macala Wright speaks to three successful meal subscription brands to identify consumer preferences and how to cater to them, breaking down tactics to drive engagement in a competitive landscape
Author Jeff Sharpe explains why there is no one-size-fits-all formula to branding, instead providing five pillars to guide retailers in taking stock of their unique audience and building an emotive identity that resonates, both online and off
Author Ashish Sidhra explains the major roadbloacks to widespread adoption of voice tech by companies beyond Google and Amazon, why investing in voice to diversify the omnichannel experience is crucial for brand building and how retailers can integrate it into their strategy
PSFK partner Scott Lachut on the emerging, innovative approaches leveraged to interact with consumers who are always on the go
Author Allison Hékimian makes the case for using the typical B2C strategy for business relations, explaining the opportunity to establish resource partnerships and reinvent the showroom concept
Author Jamin Warren traces the beginnings of virtual influencers back to the appearance of avatars, explaining why these synthetic characters don't have to be 'real' as much as they have to convey an authentic and coherent identity that clearly personifies a brand
Author Jeffrey Hill offers updates on Walgreens' and competitor CVS' moves to sell CBD products in-store, part of the former's overarching strategy to better meet customer needs and diversify product range
Author Shana Pilewski explores why personalization is a full-fledged discipline, requiring proper education of all internal stakeholders and building of robust ecosystems to get it right